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Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Olympics History and overview of Bosnia and Herzegovina's participation at the Olympic Games, organization of its Olympic Committee, post-independence debut, disciplines, and notable facts.

Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team The national association team representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in international men's football, known for qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and producing notable players li…

Boston Braves Name applied to several Boston professional teams, most notably the National League baseball club that began in Boston and later became the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves.

Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1924 as the NHL's first U.S. franchise; six-time Stanley Cup champions with a long h…

Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a professional NBA basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, known for their 17 championships, iconic green uniforms, parquet floor and deep rivalry wi…

Boston Crab: Professional Wrestling Back Submission Hold and Variations Boston crab Detailed guide to the Boston crab submission hold in professional wrestling: how it’s applied, common variations, counters, safety concerns, and its role in match storytelling.

Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball franchise from Boston, founded 1901. Longtime Fenway Park tenants with nine World Series titles, a historic rivalry with the New York Yankees, and deep region…

Botniavasan — annual cross-country ski race near Vörå, Finland Botniavasan Botniavasan is an annual long-distance cross-country skiing event held near Vörå, Finland, since 2006. The flagship race is 50 km; the event draws recreational and competitive skie…

Botswana at the Olympics Overview of Botswana’s participation in the Olympic Games, its organizing body, notable athletes, and the nation’s first Olympic medal and legacy.

Botswana National Football Team The Botswana national football team, nicknamed the Zebras, represents Botswana in international men's football. Governed by the Botswana Football Association, they play home matche…

Bouldering: the short, powerful discipline of rock climbing Bouldering Bouldering is a style of rock climbing performed on short routes called problems without ropes. It emphasizes technique, strength, and problem solving, practiced outdoors on boulde…

Bowler (Cricket) Bowler A bowler in cricket is the player who delivers the ball to the batter. This article describes roles, delivery types, legal constraints, tactics, training and historical development…

Bowling: overview, equipment, history, styles and play Bowling Bowling is a ball-and-target sport with ancient roots. This article explains modern lane-based bowling, related lawn forms, equipment, main variants, basic play and cultural signif…

Boxing: rules, history, equipment, and cultural significance Boxing A concise encyclopedia overview of boxing covering its rules, victory conditions, history, equipment, weight classes, safety concerns, and cultural role in sport and society.

Boxing gloves: design, types, history and uses Boxing gloves Protective padded gloves worn in boxing and related sports; their construction, weights, types, history, and how they differ from bare-knuckle fighting.

Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. English association football club from Bradford, West Yorkshire. Historically a Football League side, now a semi‑professional non‑league club with a long local presence and distinc…

Brawn GP — the one‑season Formula One champions of 2009 Brawn GP Brawn GP was a short‑lived but historic Formula One team that emerged from the Honda exit in 2009, won both World Championships in its debut year, and was soon absorbed into the Me…

Brazil at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang Brazil at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Brazil sent a three-athlete team to the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang: two para-Nordic skiers and one para-snowboarder, including Aline Rocha—the first Brazilian woman at…

Brazil at the Olympic Games Brazil at the Olympics Overview of Brazil's participation in the Olympic Games: history, organization, sporting strengths, hosting of Rio 2016, and notable distinctions including the IOC code BRA.

Brazil men's national football team: World Cup record, honours and playing style Brazil national football team Overview of Brazil men's national football team: World Cup record, major honours, key players and the iconic attacking, skillful playing style that has shaped Brazil's legacy in gl…

Brazil men's national volleyball team Brazil national volleyball team The Brazil men's national volleyball team, governed by the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol, is one of the sport's most successful sides with multiple Olympic, World Championshi…

Brazil v Germany (2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final) Brazil v Germany (2014 FIFA World Cup) The 8 July 2014 World Cup semi-final in Belo Horizonte, where Germany defeated Brazil 7–1; a historic, record-setting match with lasting sporting and cultural consequences.

Brazilian Grand Prix Annual Formula One race held at Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace) near São Paulo, famed for its lively fans, variable weather and dramatic championship moments.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu, commonly called BJJ, is a grappling-based martial art and combat sport focused on ground fighting, submissions, and using leverage and technique to control lar…

Brescia Calcio Brescia Calcio is an Italian professional football club from Brescia, Lombardy, known for blue-and-white colours, a strong youth system, and frequent movement between Serie A and S…

Bridgeport Sound Tigers An American professional ice hockey team founded in 2001 that played in the AHL as the primary minor-league affiliate of the New York Islanders and was based in Bridgeport, Connect…

Brisbane Broncos Professional rugby league club from Brisbane, Queensland, founded 1987; six-time premiership winners in Australia’s top-tier National Rugby League.

Bristol Rugby (Bristol Bears) — English rugby union club Bristol Rugby Bristol Rugby, commonly known as Bristol Bears, is a professional rugby union club from Bristol, England, with a history of national competition, local rivalries, and community dev…

British American Racing (Formula One team, 1999–2005) British American Racing British American Racing (BAR) competed in Formula One from 1999 to 2005; formed after the purchase of Tyrrell, it started with Supertec engines and developed into a factory-backed…

British and Irish Lions The British and Irish Lions are a composite rugby union team selected from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales that tours the southern hemisphere roughly every four years to play…

British Columbia Hockey League A Junior A ice hockey league in British Columbia that develops players for college and professional ranks; member of Hockey Canada and the Canadian Junior Hockey League.

British Virgin Islands at the Olympics Overview of the British Virgin Islands' participation in the Olympic Games since their 1984 Summer debut, including typical sports, performance record, and significance for the ter…

British Virgin Islands national football team The national association football team representing the British Virgin Islands, governed by the British Virgin Islands Football Association; competes in CONCACAF and FIFA regional…

British West Indies at the Olympics Overview of the British West Indies team's sole Olympic appearance in 1960, its composition under the West Indies Federation, and the sporting and historical legacy after the feder…

Broadwood Stadium Broadwood Stadium is a football ground in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, serving as the home of Clyde FC and a local sports hub for matches, reserves, and community even…

Brooklyn Nets: history, identity, and notable eras Brooklyn Nets Overview of the Brooklyn Nets professional basketball franchise: origins in the ABA, moves and name changes, major achievements, arenas, notable players, and community role in Broo…

Brose Baskets (Brose Bamberg) — German professional basketball club Brose Baskets Brose Baskets, commonly known as Brose Bamberg, is a leading professional basketball club based in Bamberg, Germany, noted for multiple Bundesliga titles, German Cups and regular a…

Brunei at the Olympic Games Brunei at the Olympics Summary of Brunei Darussalam's Olympic history, participation patterns, NOC development, gender and representation issues, and notable distinctions at the Summer and Winter Games.

Brunei national football team National football team of Brunei Darussalam, managed by the Football Association of Brunei Darussalam; competes regionally in ASEAN and continentally under the AFC with a modest co…

Bryant–Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) Bryant–Denny Stadium Home of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team since 1929. A historic, frequently expanded stadium known for large capacity, a long sellout streak, and ties to coach…

Brynäs IF — Swedish ice hockey club from Gävle Brynäs IF Brynäs IF is a historic Swedish ice hockey club founded in 1912 in Gävle. Known for its strong domestic record, it has won multiple national championships and remains a prominent p…

Brynäs IF FK: Football section of a Swedish sports club Brynäs IF FK Brynäs IF FK is the football section of the multi-sport Brynäs IF based in Gävle, Sweden. Founded within a larger club, it won Sweden's national title in 1925 and reached Allsvensk…

BSC Young Boys — Football club of Bern, Switzerland BSC Young Boys BSC Young Boys (YB) is a major Swiss football club from Bern, founded in 1898. Known as the Yellow-Blacks, they play at the Stade de Suisse and are regular contenders in domestic a…

Buddh International Circuit Permanent motorsport circuit in Greater Noida, India, opened in 2011; known for hosting the Indian Grand Prix and designed by Hermann Tilke. Venue for international and national ra…

Buffalo Bandits Professional box lacrosse team from Buffalo, New York. Competes in the NLL East Division, founded in 1992 as a Major Indoor Lacrosse League club; multiple league titles, including…

Buffalo Bills: history, identity, and notable achievements Buffalo Bills Professional American football franchise based in Buffalo, New York. Founded as an AFL original in 1960, two AFL titles, four straight AFC championship appearances, and a passionat…

Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional NHL team based in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1970, the club plays in the Eastern Conference and is known for its blue-and-gold identity and…

Bughouse chess (transfer chess) Bughouse chess A fast, four-player chess variant played on two boards where captured pieces are passed to a teammate who may drop them on their board; popular as a blitz social and competitive va…