The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SPORTIVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does SPORTIVE mean?
SPORTIVE noun- Cyclosportive
- Lively; merry; spritely
- Playful, coltish.
- Interested in sport.
- Sporty, good at sport.