athletics

noun

ath·let·ics ath-ˈle-tiks

nonstandard

ˌa-thə-ˈle-

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

Synonyms of athletics next

: exercises, sports, or games engaged in by athletes

: the practice or principles of athletic activities

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Sports fans, commentators and even athletics directors are openly debating the feasibility of whether college athletes could organize and collectively bargain in the future. —

Karen Weaver, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 According to East Central University's athletics website, he was selected for the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Dallas, recorded 1,036 all-purpose yards and had eight touchdowns in his senior season. —

Jordana Comiter, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Holland later went on to a long coaching career at Virginia and then as athletics director at Davidson, Virginia and East Carolina. —

Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2024 What is an athletics program without a lot of cash? —

Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for athletics