He may not win, but he should at least be given 'a sporting chance' [=a fair chance] to succeed.
('US') a store that sells 'sporting goods' = a 'sporting goods store'
a 'sporting' gesture [=a gesture that shows good sportsmanship]
(..) who bought anything he wanted, from the high class models of every cover on a magazine in town to the best seats in shows and sporting events. Then there were the politicians, who fixed your streets, your parking tickets and your tax returns. As long as the contributions kept coming in. (..)2016 Café Society