Sporting events means fast, ever changing action. The camera you need to get this shot is a D-SLR. The Nikon D40x package would be a good choice. It comes with 2 lenses. One for close up shots and one for getting in close to the action from far away. You can also add more lenses as your needs grow. The D-SLR camera gives you complete control in manual mode and full auto mode, just like a compact (point and shoot) when you want it. You can also change the sensitivity of the sensor (ISO) to freeze the action as it happens. This also helps make more stable pictures. D-SLR cameras are also much faster when you push the shutter button and have rapid shot to catch the full range of motion.