Canada women's national soccer team The national team representing Canada in international women's association football, governed by the Canadian Soccer Association; regular World Cup and Olympic competitor with mult…
Canadian Championship Annual national soccer cup competition for professional Canadian clubs; awards the Voyageurs Cup and a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Canadian football A distinct code of gridiron football played mainly in Canada, using a larger field, three-down play, twelve players per side and rules that favor a more open, kicking-oriented game…
Canadian Football League (CFL): Overview, Rules, History and Cultural Impact Canadian Football League The Canadian Football League (CFL) is Canada’s professional gridiron league. This article explains its rules, team structure, history, the Grey Cup, and how it differs from America…
Canadian Grand Prix Annual Formula One race held in Canada since 1961, most notably at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal; renowned for unpredictable weather, strategic racing and its place in Cana…
Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) Canadian Lacrosse League A short encyclopedia entry on the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax), a professional indoor box-lacrosse circuit in Canada, its teams, season timing, structure and role in the sport.
Canberra Raiders Canberra Raiders are a professional rugby league club from Australia's capital, founded in 1981. They compete in the NRL, wear green and white, and have won three premierships (198…
Canoe racing: competitive paddling, events, boats, and history Canoe racing Canoe racing is a competitive paddling sport on calm or slow-moving water, with sprint, marathon and slalom formats. Athletes use single-bladed paddles and specialized boats that e…
Canon Sportif de Yaoundé (Canon Yaoundé) Canon Yaoundé Canon Yaoundé is a major Cameroonian football club from Yaoundé, known for domestic success and continental titles and for developing players for the national team.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Australian professional rugby league club based in Belmore, Sydney. Founded 1934, competing in the NRL; eight premierships (most recent 2004). Known as the Bulldogs, with strong co…
Cape Town Stadium A modern multi-purpose stadium in Green Point, Cape Town, built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and now used for sport, concerts and public events with notable views of Table Mountain.
Cape Verde at the Olympics History and overview of Cape Verde's participation in the Olympic Games, its national committee, typical delegation patterns, and challenges for athletes from the island nation.
Cape Verde national football team National football team of Cape Verde, its development, characteristics, competitions, and notable aspects including diaspora influence and continental participation.
Capital Dynamos — Islamabad's Field Hockey Team Capital Dynamos Capital Dynamos is the Islamabad Capital Territory's field hockey team, organized under the Pakistan Hockey Federation and active in regional and national competitions and player d…
Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.) Capital One Arena Multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Washington, D.C., opened in 1997. Hosts professional hockey and basketball teams, concerts, college games and major entertainment events.
Captain (association football) The captain in association football is the player selected to lead the team on the field. This article explains match duties, selection methods, armband tradition, succession rules…
Captain (ice hockey): role, duties, rules and history Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, the captain is the team's on-ice leader designated to speak with officials and represent teammates. This article explains duties, rules, appointment methods, history…
Team captain (sports) Captain (sports) A concise guide to the role of the team captain in sports: on-field duties, selection, variations across sports, historical background, and how captains differ from coaches or mana…
Capture the Flag — rules, variations, history, and modern uses Capture the flag An overview of the traditional outdoor game Capture the Flag, its common rules and variations, history, strategic points, safety considerations, and modern adaptations including cy…
Carlton Football Club — history, identity, and achievements Carlton Football Club Overview of the Carlton Football Club (the Blues): origins, grounds, colours, notable achievements, rivalries and modern role in Australian rules football.
Carolina Hurricanes: NHL franchise overview, history and impact Carolina Hurricanes Overview of the Carolina Hurricanes NHL team: origins, arena, 2006 Stanley Cup, identity, divisional placement and regional significance in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Carolina Panthers An overview of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, covering origins, stadium, identity, notable seasons and players, rivalries, and cultural impact in Charlotte and the Carolinas.
Carom billiards: history, rules, games, and distinguishing features Carom billiards Carom billiards is a family of cue sports played on pocketless tables where points are scored by caroming a cue ball off other balls. It includes straight rail, balkline, three-cus…
Carrom: indoor tabletop game — equipment, play, history and variations Carrom Carrom is a finger-flick tabletop game from the Indian subcontinent. Players pocket small discs with a striker on a wooden board. The game has casual and competitive forms governed…
Casale F.B.C. (A.S. Casale Calcio) Casale F.B.C. Italian football club from Casale Monferrato, Piedmont. Founded in the early 20th century, best known for winning the national championship in 1913–14 and its ongoing role in regio…
Casting (fishing): techniques, equipment, history and uses Casting (fishing) Casting is the act of projecting bait or a lure with a rod, reel and line to place it where fish are. This article explains equipment, common techniques, history, applications, and…
Catalonia national football team Representative football team of Catalonia that plays friendly matches and showcases regional players; not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA but active in exhibition fixtures.
Catch (baseball) A catch occurs when a fielder gains secure control of a batted or thrown ball in flight and retains possession long enough to complete the play, producing an out; rules govern bord…
Catch and release in sport fishing: practice, purpose and precautions Catch and release Catch and release is a fishing practice intended to conserve fish populations by returning captured fish alive. This article explains methods, gear, legal exceptions and ethical co…
Catcher (baseball position) Catcher The catcher is a defensive position in baseball located behind home plate. This article covers role, equipment, skills, history, game responsibilities, and notable distinctions.
Cayman Islands at the Olympics Overview of the Cayman Islands' Olympic participation, from their 1976 debut to the first Winter appearance in 2010, organizational history, sports emphasis, and notable facts incl…
Cayman Islands national football team National football team representing the Cayman Islands in international men's association football; affiliated to CONCACAF and the Caribbean Football Union, competing in regional q…
C.D. Alcoyano (Club Deportivo Alcoyano) CD Alcoyano Spanish football club from Alcoy, founded 1928. Plays at Estadio El Collao (4,850 seats) and competes in Primera División RFEF – Group 2 within the Spanish league system.
Ceará Sporting Club: overview, history, identity and competitions Ceará Sporting Club Ceará Sporting Club is a professional football club from Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, known for its black-and-white colors, long regional tradition and rivalry with Fortaleza EC.
Cefn Druids A.F.C. Welsh football club from Cefn Mawr with roots in 19th-century Druids teams; notable for its long history, local role, and participation in Wales's league and cup competitions.
Central African Republic at the Olympics Overview of the Central African Republic’s Olympic participation: history, organization, notable moments, athlete representation and challenges in international competition.
Central African Republic national football team The national association football team of the Central African Republic, governed by the Fédération Centrafricaine de Football; competes in FIFA and CAF competitions and draws playe…
Central Division (NBA) One of the three Eastern Conference divisions in the NBA, the Central Division groups five Great Lakes teams — Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks — known for intense rival…
Cerezo Osaka — Japanese professional football club Cerezo Osaka Cerezo Osaka is a professional football club based in Osaka, Japan, known for its pink colors, youth development and rivalry with Gamba Osaka. It competes in Japan's top leagues an…
CFR Cluj: Romanian football club from Cluj-Napoca CFR Cluj Overview of Fotbal Club CFR 1907 Cluj: origins, rise to Romania's top tier, colours, honours, stadium, rivalry and European participation.
Chacarita Juniors: Argentine football club with a working-class tradition Chacarita Juniors Club Atlético Chacarita Juniors is an Argentine football club from the Buenos Aires area, known for its red-and-white colors, the 1969 Metropolitano title, and a passionate local f…
Chad at the Olympics A concise encyclopedia entry on Chad's participation in the Olympic Games: history, organization, sports contested, notable facts and challenges of the country's Olympic involvemen…
Chad national football team The Chad national football team, nicknamed Les Sao, represents Chad in international football. Governed by the national federation, it competes in CAF and FIFA qualifiers and regio…
Chamois Niortais F.C.: French professional football club Chamois Niortais F.C. Chamois Niortais F.C. is a professional football club from Niort, France, known for blue-and-white colours, a regional supporter base, development of local talent and regular compe…
Championnat National — the third tier of French football Championnat National Championnat National is the third level of men's association football in France, a national league that links professional and semi-professional clubs and serves as a promotion/rel…
Championship: definition, formats, history and significance Championship A championship decides a champion in sport and other contests. It can be a single final, a season title, a defended belt in combat sports, or a cup; formats, governance and cultura…
Chariot racing Ancient spectacle of competitive horse-drawn chariots, popular in Greece and Rome. A dangerous, ritualized sport with social, political and economic significance, organized around…
Charlotte Checkers (AHL franchise since 2010) Charlotte Checkers (2010–) Professional American Hockey League team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 2010 after relocation of the Albany River Rats. Serves as an AHL development club with t…
