It's How You Play the Game: Poor Sportsmanship Is Becoming All Too Common

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It is said that nobody likes a spoilsport. But sports and ethics experts as well as one Olympic gold medalist say poor sportsmanship is becoming a problem in national and international sports.

From trading dirty looks during events to over-the-top grandstanding afterward, a few -- albeit rare -- examples of poor sportsmanship have crept across professional and international events, including the Olympics.

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It's How You Play the Game: Poor Sportsmanship Is Becoming All Too Common

A little over a week ago a match between the U.S. men's volleyball team and Italy in Athens broke down after Italy won. Players on both sides traded profanities, which were picked up by NBC's microphones and broadcast nat...

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