This. Depending on the budget, there are different options. One of the above cameras might work for non-action stuff, but for sports a DSLR is the way to go. If funds are limited (which I'm guessing is the case, based on the above cameras), I'd say try to find something like a used Nikon D1H or D2Hs (but not D2H). I can't remember what the similar older Canons would be (20D?), but those would be good ones as well.You need a SLR to shoot action if you want anything of quality.