Across
- 4. Scoring play worth six points in American football.
- 7. Winter sport gliding downhill or cross-country on snow.
- 8. Key offensive leader in American football.
- 12. All major tennis wins or a bases-loaded homer in baseball.
- 15. Official in basketball, soccer, or football.
- 16. Prestigious grass-court tennis tournament in London.
- 18. Defensive position in American football, behind the line.
- 19. Racket sport scored as love, 15, 30, 40.
- 22. Martial art that originated in Okinawa, Japan.
- 24. Video review to confirm or overturn a call.
- 27. Short, fast race such as the 100-meter dash.
- 28. Enthusiastic supporters who cheer for teams or athletes.
- 29. Sport aiming for the fewest strokes on an 18-hole course.
- 31. Famous MLB team that moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles.
- 32. International multi-sport event every four years.
- 34. Horseback riding disciplines in the Olympic Games.
- 36. Punishment for an infraction, often resulting in a free shot.
- 40. Baseball player who throws the ball to the batter.
- 41. A 26.2-mile endurance run.
- 43. Official who enforces the rules in baseball.
- 44. Protective hand covering; essential in baseball or boxing.
- 45. High-speed competitions (cars, horses, or humans).
- 46. American gridiron sport played with an oval pigskin.
- 47. Award for sporting achievement: gold, silver, or bronze.
- 48. Side trying to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
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- 1. Combat sport in a ring with gloves.
- 2. Basic athletic movement; includes sprints, marathons, and relays.
- 3. Fast-paced sport played on ice with sticks and a puck.
- 5. Title for the top winner in any sport.
- 6. Bat-and-ball game popular in England and former British colonies.
- 9. Equipment used in tennis to hit the ball.
- 10. Known as 'America's pastime,' played with a bat and a small white ball.
- 11. Hitting the ball before it bounces (tennis or volleyball).
- 13. The world's most popular sport, called 'football' in most countries.
- 14. Process in pro sports to select new players, often from college.
- 17. Bouncing a basketball or controlling a soccer ball with feet.
- 20. A fast-paced indoor sport where players shoot hoops.
- 21. Sword-fighting sport using foil, épée, or sabre.
- 23. A person trained or skilled in sports and physical exercise.
- 25. High pass leading to a slam dunk in basketball.
- 26. Award for a victory or major achievement.
- 27. Official period when sports teams play scheduled games.
- 29. Player who defends the net in hockey or soccer.
- 30. Leader or trainer of a sports team.
- 33. Large venue where crowds watch live sporting events.
- 35. Basic aquatic activity; also an Olympic competition.
- 37. Highest achievement or best performance in a sport.
- 38. In baseball, the person who decides on strategy and lineups.
- 39. Intense contact sport popular in New Zealand with an oval ball.
- 42. The attacking side in team sports aiming to score.