Sports

2. to finish a contest or game with an even score; tie
4. to win a victory over opponents in a game or contest; to beat
7. a person who trains and directs an athlete or a sports team
11. a top-rated, highly successful player
13. an instance of competing in a sports event in public
18. a group of sports clubs that play each other over a period for a championship
20. a room or building equipped for physical exercise
21. a person who trains for and competes in a sport
23. to hit the ball to begin play (in tennis, table tennis, squash, volleyball, etc.)
24. a fellow member of a sports team
25. a punishment imposed on a player or team for breaking the rules of a sport

1. In an illegal position ahead of the ball (in football, rugby, hockey, etc.)
3. engaged in something, like playing sports, without payment; non-professional
5. to challenge an opponent who has the ball
6. a level area for holding sports events, surrounded by seats for spectators
8. a plan to achieve an objective
9. the interval between the first and second halves of a game
10. an attitude of fairness, respect for opponents, and graciousness in winning or losing
12. to protect one's goal rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
14. a throw of the ball, esp. in baseball and softball
15. a person who rates the quality of a sporting performance, usually by awarding points
16. the condition of being physically fit and healthy
17. a sports official with authority to make rulings during a contest
19. a sports official with authority to make rulings during a contest
22. a shot that is hit in a high arc, usually over the opponent's head