What does the cryptic crossword clue "What choirs do, covering eg Scarborough Fair (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fair". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PORT (synonym="e.g. Scarborough") in SING (synonym="what choirs do") = SPORTING; definition: "Fair" The answer is SPORTING.

What choirs do, covering eg Scarborough Fair (8)

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