You mentioned a hadith regarding sports.

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

In a lengthy Hadith narrated by `Uqbah ibn Aamir (Radhiallaahu Anhu), Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) is reported to have said, 'Every Lahw (amusements, pastimes, games, etc.) a man involves himself in is in vain except practice of archery with his bow, teaching (breaking, training, etc.) his horse and playing with his wife. (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Abu Dawud, Daarimi; Mishkaat vol.1 pg.332; Qadeemi)

In another Hadith recorded by Tabrani (RA), narrated by Hadhrat Jabir (Radhiallaahu Anhu) who reports of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) to have said, 'Everything devoid of the remembrance of Allah Ta'ala is Lahw save four actions; a) Walking between 2 targets (while practicing archery), b) Training or disciplining of one's horse, c) Amusing oneself with the company of one's wife, d) Learning of the art of swimming. (Targheeb Wa Tarheeb vol.2 pg.389; Dar Ihya al-Turaath)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.