Stole tiny amount to get to sporting event (4,4)
I believe the answer is:
boat race
'to sporting event' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'stole tiny amount' is the wordplay.
'stole' becomes 'boa' (both can mean a type of scarf).
'tiny amount' becomes 'trace' (I've seen this in another clue).
'boa'+'trace'='BOAT-RACE'
'to get' is the link.
(Other definitions for boat race that I've seen before include "Rowing contest" , "Contest on the Thames" , "West London contest?" , "varsity match" , "Cockney has to face" .)