Sportsmanship Critic Gifts

"For God's sake, it's only a game!"

Then and Now.

Bull with gun

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

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

"Really? They're now giving out non-participation trophies?"

'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.'

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

Maybe we should stop calling it 'The Masters.'

'Call 911! He watched 12 straight hours of football without training adequately.'

Rest in Peace Instant Replay

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

Footballer playing for time

"The nonprofit competitive grant season begins

"Why are they being so mean to us?"

'What the... Oh, lucky me - it's just something easy to get rid of!'

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

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

'I don't want to mention any names, but one of you isn't giving 100% out there.'

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

Sportsmanship

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

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

'You may be wondering what a sex scandal has to do with managing the national team...'

'Apparently the first leg was a bit contentious.'

'I ran the mile in two minutes. I took a short cut.'

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

'We're sending you down, Hartnett. You need to work on your scratching and spitting.'

Doping

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

'We could have a problem here lads.'