Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Basketball Poems
A collection of poems about basketball in its many facets, and, as a bonus, an article by renowned coach John Wooden about how he used poetry in his coaching.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Football Poems
This page provides links to a collection of poetry about football and its place in our hearts.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Boy Juggling a Soccer Ball" by Christopher Merrill
This poem is an evocative description of a boy in love with the sport of soccer.