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A Misconception of Sportsmanship

submitted by EastCoastBias
April 30, 2008  |  1 comment  |   Email to a Friend
The Central Washington University softball team is being credited with the greatest act of sportsmanship ever shown. They carried an injured opponent around the bases so she could complete a home run. Since when does sportsmanship include helping your opponent win? I want to set the record straight now, and remind everyone of the difference between sportsmanship and charity.
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1. SnitchinBubs , May 01, 2008  |  Reply
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Sometimes worlds collide. Think about it this way - whether they help her around the bases or not, they are going to be on SportsCenter. The question is - how do you want to be portrayed on national TV? I think they did the right thing.

If all she did was hit a double, then I think it is fair to tag her out in the base line - but she already put the ball over the wall.

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