He chose the University of Maryland because of its great sports tradition.

With a few exceptions, most notably an excellent women's basketball team in the 70's, Queens has no great sports tradition.

"I think it will be fun to continue a great sports tradition in the National Football League," he said.

Damon Runyon once said that "about 95 percent of all sports tradition is pure fiction."

Although Sabino is only 40 years old, it has a rich sports tradition, mainly in the sport of football.

So now it's up to George Bush to keep the sports tradition going.

But the resentment in Miami is fueled by something more profound than the passing of an honored sports tradition.

As venerable sports traditions die or morph into silliness, people from all walks of life are making up their own.

Mr. van Over is also responsible for the sports tradition that enlivens these summer gatherings.

The city is also noted for its shooting sports traditions.