unsporting

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But the use of what became known as "Bodyline", which saw batsmen having to defend themselves rather than their stumps, was condemned as "unsporting" by Australian officials and almost provoked a breakdown in diplomatic relations.

From Barron's

Hansen was charged with misconduct in breach of nine clauses of the URC's disciplinary guide, including law 3.3.13 which states foul play can include statements that are "unsporting and/or insulting".

From BBC

Walker, who was Europe's captain in the first four editions of the biennial contest, is wary that continued unsporting partisan behaviour will spoil both the Solheim and Ryder Cup.

From BBC

At Wimbledon, Azarenka, who has condemned the violence against Ukraine,, external was booed by a Court One crowd, who assumed she was being unsporting.

From BBC

Ralph: The principle of parachute payments is entirely unsporting, but without them many 'bigger' clubs would go the way of Bury FC.

From BBC