unsportsmanlike
Britishadjective
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The NFL fined Juszczyk $14,926 for violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1 of its rulebook because it was deemed an unsportsmanlike act—and he wasn’t alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
What was called was an unsportsmanlike penalty on 49ers tackle Trent Williams, who came off the bench to celebrate the return.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The 27-year-old has been given the maximum punishment for unsportsmanlike behaviour at the west London club by the ATP Tour - but has appealed against the fine.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Zverev ended up bringing his phone out of his bag and taking a picture of the mark before being given a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
More jeering, whistling, catcalls, and scattered boos accompanied this unsportsmanlike conduct.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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