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Social behavior > Social activity > Entertainment, recreation > Sports

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4.2.6.2Sports  

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  • Use this domain for words related to sports.

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  • What words refer to sports? sport, sports, organized sports, athletics, pro sports, amateur sports. What words refer to specific sports? football, soccer, basketball, tennis, track, track and field, ping pong, badminton, baseball, hockey, ice hockey, boxing, wrestling, running, cricket, golf, gymnastics, race. What words refer to a sports event? sports event, sporting event, game, match, bout. What words refer to a group of sports events? series, Olympics, tournament, tourney, meet, double-header, triple-header, season. What are the parts of a sports events? starting bell/buzzer, first quarter, second quarter, first half, half time, final bell/buzzer. What is a person called who participates in sports? athlete, player, starting line up, substitute, bench, coach, captain, referee, trainer, professional, amateur. What is a group of players called? team, club. What is a group of teams called? league, conference, association. What is the leader of a team called? coach, to coach a team, call time out, captain, to captain a team. What is the staff of a team called? assistant coach, trainer, recruiter. What words describe a player? athletic, acrobatic, competitive, star. What do athletes do? play, compete, competition, struggle, engage in a sport/contest, participate, exercise, physical exercise, train, training, calisthenics, warm up, workout, break the rules, pull ahead. What words refer to the goal of a sport? goal, score. What words are used of the outcome of a game? win, lose, tie, defeat, become champion, win the prize, finish the race, finish well, winner, loser. What are the winners and losers called? winner, champion, loser, first place winner, second place, runner up, second runner up. What awards are given to the winner? prize, cup, trophy, wreath, flowers, medal, gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, blue ribbon, prize money, champion's belt, applause, cheers, plaudits, kudos, fame. What equipment is used in sports? uniform, ball, clock, scoreboard. What is the place called where sports are played? playing field, track, court, arena, stadium, gym, gymnasium. What are the parts of the playing field? court, line, lane, out of bounds, goal, finish line. What is the person called who enforces the rules? referee, to referee, referee's whistle, umpire, to umpire, official, commissioner, timekeeper, to keep time, call time, stop play, to rule. What is a person called who watches sports? fan, crowd, cheerleaders, pep club. What do fans do? root, yell, cheer, shout encouragement, support their team, boo the referee. What is a person called who comments on sports? commentator, announcer, sportscaster, reporter.

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  • 4.2.6.2

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