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Atlanta Flames (NHL franchise, 1972–1980) Atlanta Flames Professional National Hockey League team based in Atlanta from 1972 to 1980; relocated to Calgary and became the Calgary Flames. Early NHL expansion into the American South with a…

Atlanta Hawks American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia, competing in the NBA. Established franchise with a long history, notable players, a championship legacy, and an act…

Atlanta Thrashers Former NHL expansion franchise based in Atlanta (1999–2011). Played at Philips Arena, made one playoff appearance (2006–07), and was sold and relocated to become the modern Winnipe…

Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer club based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2014. Known for large crowds, rapid on-field success including the 2018 MLS Cup, a strong supporters culture and dist…

Atlantic Division (NBA) One of three divisions in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association, the Atlantic Division groups five northeastern clubs — Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadel…

Atlas F.C.: Club Social y Deportivo Atlas of Guadalajara Atlas F.C. Atlas F.C., based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, is a historic Mexican football club known for red-and-black colors, a strong youth academy and a long-standing rivalry with C.D. Guadalaj…

Atlético Clube Goianiense Atlético Clube Goianiense (Atlético-GO) is a professional football club from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil. Nicknamed 'Dragão', it wears red and black, competes in national leagues, and h…

Atlético Junior (Junior de Barranquilla) Atlético Junior Colombian professional football club from Barranquilla, founded in 1924. Plays in the Categoría Primera A at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez; known as Los Tiburones with red…

Atlético Madrid: history, identity, stadium, players and achievements Atlético Madrid Overview of Club Atlético de Madrid: origins, stadium, notable players, playing style, honours and rivalries of the Spanish La Liga club.

Atlético Nacional: history, identity, stadium and achievements Atlético Nacional Atlético Nacional is a leading Colombian football club from Medellín, known for green-and-white colors, Copa Libertadores titles, a passionate fanbase and a longstanding rivalry wi…

Atletico Piombino: Italian football club from Piombino, Tuscany Atletico Piombino Overview of Atletico Piombino, a Tuscan football club competing in Eccellenza, its role in the local community, competition level, organization and notable characteristics.

Åtvidabergs FF Åtvidabergs FF is a Swedish association football club from Åtvidaberg, best known for winning the Allsvenskan title and national championships in 1972 and 1973 and for its role in…

Audi Cup 2011 — second edition of the Munich invitational Audi Cup 2011 Second edition of the Audi Cup, a two-day, four-team invitational held in Munich, Germany. FC Barcelona won the tournament, beating Bayern Munich in the final; Internacional finish…

Audi Cup 2013 — Munich pre-season tournament Audi Cup 2013 Overview of the 2013 Audi Cup, the third edition of the invitational pre-season tournament in Munich featuring Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Milan and São Paulo, its format, venu…

Audi Cup 2015 — four-team pre-season tournament in Munich Audi Cup 2015 The fourth Audi Cup was a two-day, four-team invitational held in Munich in early August 2015. Clubs included Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Tottenham Hotspur in a knocko…

Audi Cup 2017 — Munich preseason football tournament Audi Cup 2017 Two-day invitational football tournament in Munich on 1–2 August 2017. Four clubs—Bayern Munich, Atlético Madrid, Napoli and Liverpool—competed in a knockout preseason format at th…

Aurora Pro Patria 1919 Aurora Pro Patria 1919 is an Italian football club from Busto Arsizio, Lombardy, founded in 1919. It has competed across Italy's professional leagues and remains an important local…

Australasia Olympic Team (1908–1912): Joint Australia and New Zealand Delegation Australasia at the Olympics History of the Australasia Olympic Team (1908–1912): the joint Australia and New Zealand delegation at the 1908 and 1912 Games, their events and results, and the legacy that led to…

Australia at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang Australia at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Australia's team at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, including sports contested, leading athletes, historical context and the broadcast milestone in Australi…

Australia at the Olympics: history, achievements and legacy Australia at the Olympics A concise overview of Australia's participation in the modern Olympic Games: origins, notable athletes and moments, sporting strengths, hosting history and its role in the Olympic…

Australia men's national soccer team (the Socceroos) Australia men's national soccer team Overview of the Australia men's national soccer team — history, identity, competitions, major achievements, and role within AFC and global football.

Australia national cricket team Comprehensive overview of the Australia national cricket team: history, formats, achievements, records and legacy as one of the sport’s most successful international sides.

Australia national rugby union team (Wallabies) Australia national rugby union team The Australia national rugby union team, nicknamed the Wallabies, represents Australia in men's international rugby union. Two-time Rugby World Cup winners and a long-standing Tier…

Australia national rugby union team (the Wallabies) Australia national rugby union team The Australia national rugby union team, known as the Wallabies, represents Australia in international rugby. This article covers their origins, identity, achievements, playing sty…

Australian Football League (AFL) Australian Football League The AFL is Australia's premier professional competition of Australian rules football. It features 18 clubs, a national season with finals culminating in the Grand Final, and large…

Australian Grand Prix Annual Formula One motor race held in Australia, first a championship round in Adelaide and since 1996 staged on a temporary Albert Park circuit in Melbourne; a major international…

Australian Open: Overview, History, Surfaces and Significance Australian Open Comprehensive article on the Australian Open: its role as the first Grand Slam of the year, court surfaces, history, venue, event format, and notable features.

Australian Rules Football: Rules, Play Style, and Cultural Significance in Australia Australian rules football Overview of Australian Rules Football: origins, AFL governance, core rules (kicking, marking, running, contests), play style on oval fields, team structure, scoring, and its cultur…

Austria at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Austria sent a delegation of 13 athletes to compete in para-alpine skiing, para-snowboard and cross-country skiing at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Austria at the Olympic Games Austria at the Olympics History and overview of Austria's participation in the Olympic Games, its national Olympic committee, winter strengths, notable athletes and national impact.

Austria national football team The Austria national football team represents Austria in international football and is organised by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). Known for red-and-white colours, histor…

Austrian Cup (ÖFB-Cup) Austrian Cup The Austrian Cup (ÖFB-Cup) is Austria's national men's knockout football competition, organized by the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). It runs alongside the league season and…

Austrian Football Bundesliga The Austrian Football Bundesliga is Austria’s top professional league, featuring leading clubs, a multi-stage season format, and qualification for UEFA competitions. Founded in 191…

Austrian Grand Prix A Formula One race staged in Austria since 1964 on several circuits — originally at Zeltweg, later the fast Österreichring/A1‑Ring, and today at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

Austrian Hockey League (Erste Bank Eishockey Liga) Austrian Hockey League Top professional ice hockey competition in Austria, commercially known as the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. Overview of format, history, notable clubs, and its role in Austrian and Ce…

Regionalliga West (Austria) Austrian Regionalliga West Austrian third‑tier football league covering Vorarlberg, Salzburg and North Tyrol. Formed in 1980–81, it has served as a regional competition and a route to higher divisions with s…

Auto Club 400 (NASCAR Cup Series race) Auto Club 400 The Auto Club 400 is a NASCAR Cup Series points race held at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. Traditionally run early in the season, it was shortened from 500 to 400 mile…

Auto Club Speedway A 2-mile D-shaped oval superspeedway in Fontana, California, known for NASCAR and open-wheel events, built in the 1990s on a former steel mill site and served by nearby freeways an…

Auto racing (motorsport) Auto racing Auto racing is competitive motorsport where purpose-built or modified cars race on circuits or closed roads. It includes single-seaters, touring, rally, drag and endurance events w…

Autodromo Nazionale Monza A historic high-speed motor racing circuit in Monza, Italy, known for hosting the Italian Grand Prix and its long straights, banked oval, and prominent place in international motor…

Avispa Fukuoka: Professional Football Club Based in Hakata, Fukuoka Avispa Fukuoka Avispa Fukuoka is a professional football club based in Hakata, Fukuoka. Recognized by its wasp-themed crest, the team competes in Japan’s professional leagues and fosters youth an…

Away colours (sports uniforms) Away colours Alternate team uniforms worn when playing away to avoid visual clashes. They fulfil practical, regulatory and commercial roles and vary by sport, competition and tradition.

Axel jump (figure skating) Axel jump An Axel is a figure skating jump with a forward takeoff that requires an extra half rotation. It ranges from single to quadruple Axel and is famed for its technical difficulty and…

Azerbaijan Grand Prix A Formula One street race held on the Baku City Circuit, first run under the Azerbaijan Grand Prix name in 2017. Noted for its long straight, tight castle section, dramatic races a…

Azerbaijan national football team National football team that represents Azerbaijan in international men's football; organised by the national federation, competes in FIFA/UEFA competitions and regional tournaments…

Azerbaijan national futsal team National futsal side representing Azerbaijan, governed by AFFA; overview of history, structure, competitions, style, and notable facts including early major-tournament debut in 201…

Azerbaijan Premier League Top professional football division in Azerbaijan, covering its structure, history, clubs, competition format, and international role in UEFA competitions.

Azerbaijan Supercup A one-match football contest in Azerbaijan between the national league champion and the cup winner, held as a season-opening trophy with intermittent organization and varying rules…