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]
(..) Hook, hook. Dunk, dunk. - You're not that tall. - Yes, I am. Maybe I'm all about three points. I'm all about home runs. Stop mixing your sporting metaphors. A leprechaun's got his dick in the monkey's ass. And Morgan comes runnin' in, goin', "I don't mind it. I don't mind... " (..)1997 Good Will Hunting