"Another Sports Meta" by Abide

Formerly known as the “Sunday Summer Substitute”, editor Cap'n Rick now takes the helm for 'Smooth Sailing Sundays'. As The Commodores sang about Sunday morning, the SSS will focus on easier metas. SSS will also support smaller grids and will mentor new constructors on request. Puzzles released each Sunday around 8am Eastern. Nudges released same day at Noon Eastern. New constructors are welcome.
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"Another Sports Meta" by Abide

#1

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So maybe the first two Smooth Sailing Sundays were a little choppier than advertised. This one should not give much resistance, as long as you love sports.

Another Sports Meta
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Since sports are involved, there will be prizes.
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#2

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Sssolved! I guess I am first to the party (doesn't happen often). Thanks @Abide Fun start to a Sunday morning.
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#3

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Fun! (And I don't even watch sports!) Thanks for the puzzle.
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#4

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Nice one. Done before tip off. Thanks, Peter.
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#5

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Well done
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SSSolved!
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SSSolved - thank you, Peter!
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Sssolved! When I saw "sports" I almost didn't try this one!
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Sssports meta Sssolved!!!
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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#10

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Sssolved. Thanks for the Sssunday fun!
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#11

Post by dbowler »

Sssolved! Thanks for an easier meta! Feels good to get one.
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Sssolved...enjoyed it...thanks!
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Sssolved! Thanks, Peter!
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Thanksss, Peter -- just my ssspeed!
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Here are some nudges for people that don't know anything about sports:
► Show Spoiler
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Sssolved! Thanks for the puzzle!
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#17

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Having not solved the grid & the nudges not being of any help, I conclude that metas may not be for me.
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SSSSolved I think because of the spoilers

If my answer is correct, there is a primrose path that you led us down.
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:crossed_swords: :rabbit: :snake: SSSolved SSSans SSSuggestions. Nice one - thanks Peter!
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I think I may have sssolved another sssports meta! :D
Check out "The MOAT MEOW Mashup Pack" here. US$10 for 14 metas that don't always abide by the "rules" of the game: asymmetry, 2-letter words, uncrossed letters, who knows. And this time there's a mega-meta! :shock:
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