Winning, losing

The visiting team won by a wide margin. Throughout the game — even to the very end — they played with composure, focus, and good sportsmanship.

The home team lost by the same wide margin. Throughout the game — even to the very end — they played with composure, focus, and good sportsmanship.

Respect for the game and its players has nothing to do with the score. Winning or losing, by a lot or by a little, you always get to choose how you play the game.