Sportsmanship Discussion Comes to Front After Big Sports Weekend

Sports and competition bring out a range of emotions. It is always a fine balance between forcing your opponent into submission and also doing it in an honorable way... There was a LOT of discussion about sportsmanship this weekend after a couple of high profile events.

First, on Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers were "upset" by the Orlando Magic in a rout in game 6. After the game Lebron James left the court without performing the customary congratulations and hand shakes...and then left the arena without attending the post-game press conference.

Then, on Sunday in France, Rafael Nadal lost in the 4th round of the French Open to Sweden's Robin Soderling. It marked Nadal's first loss ever at the French Open after 4 straight titles and an incredible 31-match win streak. Nadal was gracious after the match.

Click here to see a couple of minutes from the press conference.

Diane Pucin wrote a strong opinion in the L.A. Times contrasting the two...Click here to read.

In our sport, it is traditional that both teams shake hands after the game...

What should be our expectations after a tough loss for athletes? What qualifies as good sportsmanship?