calysto brings a story of real sportsmanship.

[theweaselking]

A college softball player, a senior who had never hit a home run, finally hit her first home run earlier this month. In her excitement to round the bases she missed first base, twisted to go back and tag it, tore a knee ligament and crumpled to the ground, unable to walk. Dismayed, it was explained that her team mates were prevented by the rules from picking her up and carrying her around the bases. She was about to be carried off the field when, instead, two members of the opposing team picked her up and carried her around the field, lowering her so she could touch each base as they passed them.

As they approached home base they were met with a standing ovation.