sporting

[spawr-ting, spohr-]

adjective

1. engaging in, disposed to, or interested in open-air or athletic sports: sports.

   a rugged, sporting man.

2. concerned with or suitable for such sports: sports.

   sporting equipment.

3. sportsmanlike.

4. interested in or connected with sports sports or pursuits involving betting or gambling.

   the sporting life of Las Vegas.

5. involving or inducing the taking of risk, as in a sport.

sporting

/ ˈspɔːtɪŋ /

adjective

1. (prenominal) of, relating to, or used or engaged in a sport or sports

   several sporting interests

2. relating or conforming to sportsmanship; fair

3. of, relating to, or characterized by an interest in gambling

4. willing to take a risk

Other Word Forms

• sportingly adverb
• nonsporting adjective
• nonsportingly adverb
• unsporting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sporting¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; sport + -ing ²

Example Sentences

For many clubs, their academies are both a sporting foundation and a financial safeguard, ensuring competitiveness without overspending.

From BBC

That fight was the most-streamed sporting event of all time and brought in the largest gate for a U.S. boxing or MMA event held outside of Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times

“At age 19, she is already one of the most exciting players in the world,” Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Kris Hamer from the British Retail Consortium said July was a "good month for retail sales, as the warm, sunny weather and packed sporting schedule in the first half of the month got people spending".

From BBC

"Major international sporting events embody a spirit of unity and dialogue, transcending differences and divisions," said a statement from world cycling's governing body.

From BBC