Sporting loss (6)
I believe the answer is:
defeat
(Other definitions for defeat that I've seen before include "Loss" , "Win over, frustrate" , "Gain victory over" , "annulment" , "Beat (someone)" .)
I believe the answer is:
defeat
(Other definitions for defeat that I've seen before include "Loss" , "Win over, frustrate" , "Gain victory over" , "annulment" , "Beat (someone)" .)