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- Sports redirects here. For other senses of that word, see sports (disambiguation).
A sport consists of a physical and mentally competitive activity carried out with a recreational purpose for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. A sport has physical activity, side by side competition, self-motivation and a scoring system. The difference of purpose is what characterises sport, combined with the notion of individual (or team) skill or prowess.
History
- Main article: History of sport
The development of sports throughout history teaches us a great deal about social changes, and about the nature of sport itself.
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Sports Roundtable: Who Will Meet At World Series?
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:31:00 -0400
With the World Series just weeks away, NPR's Tony Cox leads a discussion about the baseball playoffs with writers Greg Lee — online editor of The Boston Globe — and D-Will of the blog Sports On My Mind. The trio also tackles the latest college football news.
Dodgers, Phillies Meet In Philadelphia
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:02:00 -0400
The Major League Baseball playoffs resume Thursday with Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia. The American League series starts Friday in Florida. Two of the regular season's best teams, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs, are no longer in contention.
NHL Season Begins, And A Dream Is Delayed
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:38:00 -0400
As the pro-hockey season begins, many rookies face a moment of truth: Have they made the cut for the National Hockey League, or will they be sent down to the development league? For rookie Karl Azner, the answer comes after months of work.
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Sports Roundtable: Who Will Meet At World Series?
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:31:00 -0400
With the World Series just weeks away, NPR's Tony Cox leads a discussion about the baseball playoffs with writers Greg Lee — online editor of The Boston Globe — and D-Will of the blog Sports On My Mind. The trio also tackles the latest college football news.
Dodgers, Phillies Meet In Philadelphia
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:02:00 -0400
The Major League Baseball playoffs resume Thursday with Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia. The American League series starts Friday in Florida. Two of the regular season's best teams, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs, are no longer in contention.
NHL Season Begins, And A Dream Is Delayed
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:38:00 -0400
As the pro-hockey season begins, many rookies face a moment of truth: Have they made the cut for the National Hockey League, or will they be sent down to the development league? For rookie Karl Azner, the answer comes after months of work.
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