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The following is a list of phrases from sports that have become idioms (slang or otherwise) in English. They have evolved usages and meanings independent of sports and are often used by those with little knowledge of these games. The sport from which each phrase originates has been included immediately after the phrase.
Motivational quotes can be helpful because life can be exhausting sometimes, and we have to do things that we don't like, says Dr. Daramus. “It's easy to do things that are exciting, like ...
For glossaries of terms, please place the glossaries in Category:Glossaries of sports and, if one exists, the sport-specific subcategory of Category:Sports terminology. Do not a create a sport-specific subcategory just to hold a lone glossary article (it will just get up-merged again at WP:CFD ).
Matt Christopher. Matthew Frederick Christopher (August 16, 1917 – September 20, 1997) was an American writer of children's books. [1] He wrote more than 100 novels and 300 short stories, mainly featuring sports. After Christopher's death, his family oversaw production of books under Christopher's name created by various writers and ...
Zig Ziglar was born prematurely in Coffee County, Alabama, to John Silas Ziglar and Lila Wescott Ziglar. [1] He was the tenth of 12 children, and the youngest boy. [2]In 1931, when Ziglar was five years old, his father (John Ziglar) took a management position at a Mississippi farm, and his family moved to Yazoo City, Mississippi, where he spent most of his early childhood.
According to Council of Europe, European Sports Charter, article 2.i, " 'Sport' means all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels."
Sage Robbins. . (m. 2001) . Children. 5. Signature. or Anthony Jay Robbins (né Mahavoric, was born February 29, 1960) is an American author, coach and speaker. [1] He is known for his seminars, and self-help books including the books Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within. [2]
Sports film clichés. A down and out coach is offered one last shot. [ 5 ] The coach can't get along with his star player. [ 5 ] Someone doubts the protagonist's abilities, and is made to believe in them. [ 5 ] The players overcome race relations or gang violence, and are brought together by being a team. [ 5 ]