Sports

Fencing (the sport) Fencing Fencing is a regulated combat sport of swordplay using foil, épée and sabre, with defined target areas, protective equipment and electronic scoring; practiced recreationally and at…

Feyenoord Rotterdam Feyenoord Feyenoord is a professional football club from Rotterdam, founded in 1908. Known for De Kuip stadium, red-and-white kit, passionate supporters and regular presence in the Eredivisi…

FIA Super Licence: qualification, rules, and pathway to Formula One FIA Super Licence Overview of the FIA Super Licence — the credential required to race in Formula One — including eligibility, common pathways, testing and exemptions, and how the system has evolved.

FIBA Basketball World Cup The FIBA Basketball World Cup is the premier international tournament for men's national basketball teams, held every four years and organized by FIBA with global qualification and…

Field hockey: rules, equipment, history and global reach Field hockey Field hockey is a team sport played on grass or artificial turf with 11 players per side. This article explains playing area, equipment, basic rules, positions, history and global…

Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics: overview and results Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics Summary of the men's and women's field hockey tournaments at the London 2012 Olympics: schedule, format, venues, teams, and final outcomes with Netherlands (women) and Germany (men…

Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics — Men's tournament Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament Men's field hockey at London 2012 (30 July–11 August) held at Riverbank Arena. Twelve teams competed; Germany won gold, Netherlands silver and Australia bronze after a pool stage a…

Field hockey at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament Comprehensive overview of the women's field hockey competition at London 2012: format, schedule, venue, participants, and the final outcome with the Netherlands taking gold over Ar…

FieldTurf: synthetic playing surface — composition, history, use and controversies FieldTurf FieldTurf is a branded artificial turf system introduced in the 1990s. This article explains its materials, development, typical uses across sports, benefits and criticisms, and no…

Fiesta Bowl (college football postseason game) Fiesta Bowl Annual American college football bowl game established in 1971, now part of the New Year's Six and the College Football Playoff rotation; notable for high-profile matchups and memo…

FIFA 07 — overview of the 2006 EA Sports football video game FIFA 07 FIFA 07 is a multi-platform football video game from 2006. This article summarizes platforms, gameplay, modes, presentation and how editions differed across consoles and handhelds.

FIFA Arab Cup Regional football tournament for Arab nations, held intermittently since 1963 and organized by FIFA for the 2021 edition. Overview, history, format, notable winners and significanc…

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup International men's beach soccer championship organized by FIFA for national teams, born from a 1990s invitational and now staged biennially with distinctive sand-surface rules and…

FIFA Club World Cup An international annual club football competition organized by FIFA that brings together continental champions to determine the world club champion; overview, format, history, sign…

FIFA Women's World Cup The FIFA Women's World Cup is FIFA's international championship for women's association football, held every four years since 1991. It has expanded from 12 to 32 teams and is the s…

FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup is the premier international men's football tournament, held every four years by FIFA. National teams qualify through regional competitions to contest a multi-we…

FIFA World Rankings (Men's national teams) FIFA World Rankings An overview of the FIFA World Rankings for men's national teams: origins, calculation methods, uses, revisions, criticisms and distinctions from other rating systems.

Fight song (sports anthem) Fight song A fight song is a short, spirited team anthem sung or played to rally fans and players at sporting events; common in U.S. college athletics and found worldwide in related forms.

Figure skating: disciplines, elements, history and competitive practice Figure skating Figure skating is a winter sport and performing art on ice that combines jumps, spins, footwork and dance; disciplines include men's and women's singles, pairs, ice dance and synch…

Fiji at the Olympics: history, achievements and participation Fiji at the Olympics Overview of Fiji’s Olympic involvement, its national Olympic committee, notable achievements (including the 2016 rugby sevens gold), typical sports and historical context.

Fiji men's national football team Fiji national football team Overview of the Fiji men's national football team: history, players and coaching, participation in OFC competitions, World Cup qualifying and Pacific Games, home venues, youth deve…

Finland at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Finland's participation in the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, covering sports contested, competition format, historical context and significance.

Finland at the Olympics: history, strengths, and notable athletes Finland at the Olympics Overview of Finland's Olympic participation since 1908, its areas of success (athletics, javelin, Nordic skiing), key athletes, organization, and notable moments including Helsinki…

Finland national football team National football team representing Finland in international men's competition, governed by the Football Association of Finland — nicknamed Huuhkajat (the Eagle-owls).

Finn Harps F.C.: County Donegal football club Finn Harps F.C. Finn Harps Football Club, based in Ballybofey, County Donegal, is a League of Ireland club known for its green and white colours, community roots, and history of competing in Irela…

First ascent (climbing and mountaineering) First ascent A first ascent is the first successful climb of a route or peak. It is a milestone in mountaineering history, recorded with details of route, style, and participants and distinguis…

First baseman (baseball) First baseman Overview of the first baseman position in baseball: role, skills, typical traits, defensive techniques, equipment, historical notes, and how it differs from other fielding position…

First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) First Professional Football League Top tier of men's professional football in Bulgaria, founded in 1924. Covers structure, history, major clubs, European qualification and recent trends in the Parva Liga.

First Vienna FC — Austria's oldest football club First Vienna FC First Vienna FC, founded in 1894, is Austria's oldest football club. Based in Vienna, it has played a formative role in the country's football history and remains a symbol of local…

Fishing: methods, history, uses and modern challenges Fishing Fishing is the practice of catching wild aquatic animals for food, livelihood and recreation. This article explains environments, methods, history, economic importance, and contemp…

Fishing lure: types, design, history and use Fishing lure Artificial object attached to a fishing line that imitates prey; overview of designs, materials, common types, techniques, history and distinctions from natural bait.

Fishman (wrestler) Mexican luchador José Ángel Nájera Sánchez, known as Fishman, a prominent masked wrestler of the 1970s–1980s who unmasked in 2000; influential in Mexican lucha libre and father of…

Fives — the British handball court sport Fives Fives is a traditional British handball game played in a small enclosed court using gloved or bare hands to strike a ball off walls. It has several regional variants and a distinct…

FK Austria Wien FK Austria Wien is a historic Vienna football club, founded in 1911 and known for its purple colors, the Vienna derby with Rapid, and its place among Austria’s most successful team…

FK Sarajevo — Professional football club from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina FK Sarajevo FK Sarajevo, founded in 1946, is a prominent professional football club based in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for maroon colours, domestic success, passionate supporters…

FK Viktoria Žižkov — Prague football club with a long history FK Viktoria Žižkov FK Viktoria Žižkov is a historic football club from Prague’s Žižkov district, founded in 1903. Noted for a 1928 national title and Czech Cup wins in 1994 and 2001, it remains part…

FLA Live Arena (Sunrise, Florida) FLA Live Arena Multi-purpose arena in Sunrise, Florida, opened in 1998; home to the NHL’s Florida Panthers and a venue for concerts, family shows and other indoor sports. Formerly known by severa…

Flexibility training: principles, methods, and practical benefits Flexibility training An overview of flexibility training covering what it is, common methods (static, dynamic, PNF), benefits, safety considerations, and how it differs from mobility and strength work.

Floorball: indoor team sport overview, rules, history and international competition Floorball Floorball is a fast, stick-and-ball indoor team sport played on a walled court with plastic sticks and a lightweight perforated ball. This article explains equipment, rules, histor…

Floriana F.C.: Historic Maltese football club Floriana F.C. Floriana F.C., founded in the 1890s, is one of Malta's oldest and most prominent football clubs. Based in Floriana near Valletta, the club competes in the top domestic division and…

Florida Panthers Professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, competing in the NHL. Founded in 1993 and named for the endangered Florida panther, the club has reached the Stanley Cup Fin…

Florida State Seminoles football Florida Seminoles College football program of Florida State University, known for garnet and gold colors, national championships, storied coaches, and a prominent role in NCAA Division I history.

Fluminense de Feira Futebol Clube Brazilian football club from Feira de Santana, Bahia, founded in 1941. Plays at Joia da Princesa stadium; recognizable by white, red and green striped kit and strong local identity…

Fly fishing: techniques, tackle, history and conservation Fly fishing Fly fishing is a casting method of sport fishing using artificial flies. This article explains gear, common techniques, historical development, target species, and conservation pra…

Flyweight (boxing weight class) Flyweight Flyweight is a boxing weight class for lighter fighters, generally around 50–52 kg (about 112 lb). Definitions vary by organization; the division emphasizes speed, endurance and te…

Food City 500 — Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series race Food City 500 The Food City 500 is a spring NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. A 500‑lap short‑track event, it’s known for close quarters, high banking, and intense fan atmosphere…

Football: Types, History, Rules and Global Significance Football Comprehensive overview of football as a family of sports: main codes, basic rules and equipment, historical origins, major competitions and cultural importance worldwide.

Football at the 1936 Summer Olympics Summary of the Olympic football tournament held in Berlin in 1936, won by Italy; covers format, context, notable outcomes and the event's place in 1930s international football.