Sportsmanship

Generation Win: Has Our Drive to Win Replaced Sportsmanship?

Pamela Meyer | Posted 05.16.2013 | Sports

Read More: Pga, Tiger Woods, Lebron, Cheating, Sportsmanship, Liespotting, Tiger, Nike, Tiger Woods Masters, Sports News

What do a hard shove in an NBA playoff game, a wayward ball in The Masters golf tournament, and a high school soccer match in Utah have in common? Nike's new slogan sums it up: Winning Takes Care of Everything.

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How Do We Teach Sportsmanship to Young Children?

Diana Grycan | Posted 05.18.2013 | Parents

Read More: Sportsmanship, Sports, Parenting, Teaching, Children, Behavior, Winning, Youth Basketball, Parents News

I have become one of those grandparents that I used to watch with disdain. I go to my grandchildren's basketball games and scream and shout and cheer with pleasure!

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Lopsided 107-2 Score Sparks Controversy

The Huffington Post | Kavitha A. Davidson | Posted 01.30.2013 | Sports

A lopsided final score in a high school girls' basketball game has sparked a debate over sportsmanship and the need for a mercy rule. Bloomington S...

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Lessons From a Tennis Mom

Maureen Anderson | Posted 01.12.2013 | Parents

Read More: Stick-to-It-Iveness, Parental Influence, Attitude, Fun, Health, Sportsmanship, Improv, Parenting, Tennis, Parents-Moms, Parents News

I never set out to get my daughter hooked on tennis. She just got jealous of the fun I was having with Dad, and took my spot. I'm not complaining. I've learned a few things on the sidelines.

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On Being a Good Sport

Don Meyer, Ph.D. | Posted 12.03.2012 | College

Read More: Sportsmanship, Valley Forge Christian College, Jesse Owens, Meghan-Vogel-Carries-Runner, Meghan Vogel, Think About It, Vfcc, College News

We don't have to look very far to find ample evidence of unsportsmanlike conduct. Out of control fans (especially parents) and coaches and players bring disgrace and embarrassment to themselves and everyone around them. How easy it is to forget that it is only a game.

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The Olympics Aren't Just About Medals

Zach Veach | Posted 10.17.2012 | Teen

Read More: Sportsmanship, Sports Inspiration, Katie-Ledecky, 2012 London Olympics, Michael Phelps, Teen News

The Olympics is so much more than a gold medal, a 30-second run or 10 laps in the pool -- it's about individuals reaching their goals because of hard work and determination.

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She Played 40 Minutes Of Soccer... With A Broken Ankle

Posted 07.09.2012 | Teen

Read More: Sportsmanship, Broken Ankles, Young Athletes, Landon Light, Amazing Sports Stories, High School Soccer, Lakeville South High School, Megan Vogel, Brianna Seltzer, Teen News

Soccer star Brianna Stelzer will go down in Lakeville South High School history as not just a talented athlete, but a player with exemplary sportsmans...

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WATCH: Runner Carries Competitor Across Finish Line

The Huffington Post | Ileana Llorens | Posted 06.05.2012 | Teen

Meghan Vogel might have won the state title for the 1600 meter race, but the track star is probably receiving more attention for her extraordinary act...

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Coaches, Take a Lesson!

Gordon Marino | Posted 05.18.2012 | Sports

Read More: Sportsmanship, Nfl, Coaching, Football, Greg Williams, Sports News

There has been a good deal of moaning and most unfortunately, shrugging, about New Orleans Saints coach Greg Williams and his "bounties for injuries" scandal.

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Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and the Death of the Gentleman, Sportsmanship, and Class in American Society

Michael W. Waters | Posted 11.22.2011 | Religion

Read More: Sportsmanship, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Manhood, Bible, America, Christianity, Boxing, Corinthians, Apostle Paul, Sports Crime, Religion News

But this is much bigger than boxing. What happened in the ring Saturday night is a microcosm of what is taking place within this country. The state of manhood in America is increasingly troubled.

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The Death of the Student Athlete

Tom Gerdy | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports

Read More: Sportsmanship, Win at All Costs, Student-Athletes, Sports Crime, Randy Shannon, Cam Newton, Steroids, Cheating, Ohio State Football, University of Miami Football, Sports News

Bribery, gambling, and other strong-arm tactics make for a full day in the life of a gang member. But similar tactics have also become a large part of the world of sports.

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If He's on My Team, It's "Gamesmanship"

Ron Kaplan | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports

Read More: New York Yankees, Cheating in Sports, Derek Jeter, Instant Replay, Sports, Baseball, Tampa Bay Rays, Espn, Injuries, Sportsmanship, Alex Rodriguez, Mike and Mike, Sports News

In the seventh inning of the Sept. 15 game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, Derek Jeter hoodwinked the home plate umpire into believing he had been hit by a Chad Qualls pitch.

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Ponytail Pull Was Bad (But Good for Women's Sports)

Laura Pappano | Posted 05.25.2011 | Sports

Read More: Sportsmanship, Female Athletes, Serena Williams, Elizabeth Lambert, Sex-Based Double-Standards, Bad Behavior, Michael Vick, The Playing Field, Sports News

It is tiring to hear enlightened men describe themselves as "supporters" of women's sports as if they are charitable donors.

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Getting a Grip on Fan Behavior in College Sports

Myles Brand | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment

Read More: Sportsmanship, College Sports, Sports, Athletes, Fans, Sports Fan, Stadiums, Oregon, Entertainment News

There is something very wrong taking place in sports, including college sports. Fans cheering and jeering has, in some cases, gone beyond what is tolerable.

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