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]
(..) has come to Casablanca... ...and we are checking up on anyone who can be of any help. My interest in whether Laszlo stays or goes is purely a sporting one. In this case, you have no sympathy for the fox? Not particularly. I understand the hound's point of view too. Laszlo published the (..)1942 Casablanca