Good Sportsmanship Gifts

"Welcome to the big leagues."

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

'Missed again, eh, Bob? Maybe you should switch to decaf!'

'Yes, Jenny, I know I'm always reminding the team to be good sports, but you really don't have to thank the ref after every call.'

'Hole in one!!!!'

'Unbelievable, these guys brought a ringer.'

'You are doing it wrong.'

Isn't there something about this in th Geneva Convention

'You beat me by two...but with your penalties I beat you by 150!'

'He intentionally entangles his face mask in my hand!'

"The nonprofit competitive grant season begins

"Why are they being so mean to us?"

Then and Now.

Rower Bobby Pearce stops mid-race to let some ducks cross his path safely

Your counselor wants you to concentrate on one sport. Ok. Sports Camp. Which do you like best? Maybe baseball. Great. Or soccer or lacrosse. I'm proud of you, Teddy! You don't care about being the cool sports star! Ok. Then soccer.

1st. 2nd. Nice Guy.

'Aw, come on guys - at the end of the day, it's only a game - right?'

"Why does he keep in the same players?"

'So you're the referee who had the courage to call a Technical Foul on Bobby Knight.'

Sportsmanship

Listen up, team! There will be no trash talk. No harassing the refs. No throwing elbows. Understand? Yes, coach! Ok, kids! Go play! Coach.

"What have you done?"

"...And I don't want any resentments just because someone hits below the belt..."

'I gave him the old one-two, but then he gave me three, four, five, six, seven and eight!'

'Apparently the first leg was a bit contentious.'

Bull with gun

Hall of Fame

"You mock, sir—you mock a sport storied and beloved. I, sir, pity you."

'And remember: when introduced to the other team's captain, make direct eye contact and give a firm handshake...'

Victim support

'We could have a problem here lads.'

"My handicap? I'm a poor loser."

"Don't worry about your poor cross - I probably wouldn't have scored anyway."

'No hitting below the belt.'