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match (a sports game between two sides)

A sporting contest between two players or teams, especially in football, tennis, or cricket

game (a single sports contest)

A single competition or contest played according to rules; common in American English for sports events

team (a group of players on one side)

A group of players competing together on the same side

score (the points total in a game)

The number of points, goals, or runs achieved by each side in a game

to score (gain a point or goal)

To gain a point, goal, or run in a game

to win (be victorious in a contest)

To finish first or be victorious in a game or competition

to lose (be defeated in a contest)

To be defeated in a game or competition

draw (a tied result with equal scores)

A result in which both teams have the same score; a tie

championship (a contest to decide the overall winner)

A competition to decide the best player or team in a sport

tournament (a series of matches to find a winner)

A series of games or contests in which players compete until one winner remains

opponent (the player or team you compete against)

The person or team you are competing against

referee (the official who enforces the rules)

The official who controls a match and makes sure the rules are followed, especially in football and boxing

coach (a trainer who manages a team or athlete)

A person who trains a sports team or athlete and decides tactics

athlete (a person trained in sports)

A person who is good at sports, especially one who competes at a high level

player (a participant in a game or sport)

A person who takes part in a game or sport

fan (an enthusiastic supporter)

A person who strongly supports a team, sport, or athlete

stadium (a large arena for sports events)

A large sports ground with seats for spectators

goal (a point scored by putting the ball in the net)

A point scored in football, hockey, or similar sports by getting the ball into the net

exercise (physical activity for fitness)

Physical activity done to stay healthy and fit

to exercise (do physical activity for fitness)

To do physical activity to keep fit and healthy

gym (a place with equipment for working out)

A building or room with equipment for physical exercise

training (preparation and practice for sport or fitness)

The process of preparing for a sport or improving fitness through practice and exercise

to train (practise to improve at a sport)

To practise and prepare physically for a sport or competition

muscle (body tissue that produces strength)

The body tissue that produces movement and strength, often discussed in fitness contexts

fit (in good physical shape)

In good physical condition because of regular exercise

fitness (the state of being physically healthy)

The condition of being physically healthy and strong

to work out (exercise to build fitness or strength)

To do physical exercise, especially in a gym, to get fit or build strength

to warm up (prepare the body with light exercise)

To do gentle exercises to prepare your body before sport or training

to run (move fast on foot)

To move quickly on foot, faster than walking

to kick (strike with the foot)

To hit something with your foot, especially a ball

to throw (send through the air with the hand)

To send something through the air using your hand and arm

to catch (grab something in the air with the hands)

To take hold of something moving through the air with your hands

to swim (move through water using the body)

To move through water using your arms and legs

to jump (push off the ground with the legs)

To push yourself off the ground using your legs

to pass (give the ball to a teammate)

To give the ball to a teammate during a game

to beat (defeat an opponent)

To defeat someone in a game or competition

to compete (take part in a contest to win)

To take part in a contest and try to win against others

practice (repeated activity to improve a skill)

Repeated activity done to improve a skill in sport

race (a contest of speed)

A competition to see who is the fastest over a distance

marathon (a long-distance running race)

A long-distance running race of about forty-two kilometres

football (the team sport played with a kicked ball; soccer)

A team sport played by kicking a ball into the opponent's goal; soccer

basketball (the team sport played with a ball and hoop)

A team sport in which players throw a ball through a high hoop

tennis (the racket sport played over a net)

A sport played by two or four people who hit a ball over a net with rackets

swimming (the sport or activity of moving through water)

The activity or sport of moving through water

cycling (the sport or activity of riding a bike)

The sport or activity of riding a bicycle

boxing (the combat sport using fists and gloves)

A combat sport in which two people fight using their fists and gloves

yoga (exercise with stretching and breathing)

A type of exercise involving controlled movements, stretching, and breathing

captain (the leader of a sports team)

The leader of a sports team

whistle (the device a referee blows to signal)

A small device the referee blows to start, stop, or control a game

pitch (the field where football or rugby is played)

An area of ground marked out for playing football, rugby, or cricket

court (the marked area for tennis or basketball)

A marked area for playing sports such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball

weights (heavy objects lifted to build strength)

Heavy objects lifted during exercise to build strength and muscle

champion (the winner of a competition)

A person or team that has won a competition or is the best

to get fit (become physically healthy through exercise)

To become physically healthy and strong through exercise

to keep fit (stay in good physical shape)

To stay in good physical condition through regular exercise

to score a goal (get the ball in the net for a point)

To get the ball into the net and gain a point in football or similar sports

to go for a run (run outdoors as exercise)

To leave and run, usually outdoors, as exercise

half-time (the break in the middle of a match)

The break in the middle of a match between the two halves

to kick off (start a football match)

To start a football match or game

competition (an organised contest)

An organised event in which people try to win by being the best

medal (a metal award given to the top finishers in a competition, typically gold for first, silver for second, and bronze for third)

A metal award, often gold, silver, or bronze, given to a winner in a competition

to be into (be keen on a sport or activity)

To be very interested in or enthusiastic about a sport or activity

soccer (American English; British: football)

American English word for the team sport played by kicking a round ball into a goal (called football in most other countries).

field (American English; British: pitch)

American English word for the marked grass area where football/soccer is played (British: pitch).