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Kansas City Spurs (1968–1970) Kansas City Spurs Short-lived professional soccer team based in Kansas City that competed in the National Professional Soccer League and the North American Soccer League from 1968 to 1970.
Kansas Jayhawks — University of Kansas Athletic Program Kansas Jayhawks Overview of the Kansas Jayhawks: history, major programs, traditions, facilities, rivalries, and national achievements of the University of Kansas athletic department.
Kansas Jayhawks football The University of Kansas football program, founded in 1890, competes in NCAA Division I FBS. This article summarizes its history, traditions, stadium, rivalries, notable seasons, a…
Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball program Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball The University of Kansas men's basketball program, a storied NCAA Division I team in the Big 12, known for national championships, long streaks of postseason appearances, and a dee…
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Kansas State Wildcats Athletic program of Kansas State University known for Royal Purple colors, NCAA Division I competition in the Big 12, mascot Willie the Wildcat, and a broad tradition across major…
Karachi Kings Karachi Kings is a Pakistan Super League franchise representing Karachi. Founded in 2015 and owned by Salman Iqbal (ARY Group), the team combines local and international players an…
Karlsruher SC — German football club from Karlsruhe Karlsruher SC Overview of Karlsruher SC, a historic German football club: origins, identity, stadium, honours, notable alumni, supporters, and its role in German football development.
Kart racing (karting) Kart racing Kart racing, or karting, is a form of open-wheel motorsport using small four-wheeled vehicles. It ranges from recreational rental karts to high-speed racing classes and serves as a…
Kashima Antlers: Japanese professional football club Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers are a leading Japanese professional football club based in Kashima, known for domestic success, player development, and a strong community identity in Ibaraki Prefe…
Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol is a professional Japanese football club based in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture. Founded as a company team, it adopted the Reysol identity and has been a regular competi…
Kataller Toyama — professional football club from Toyama, Japan Kataller Toyama Kataller Toyama is a professional football club based in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Formed by a merger in 2007, the team has competed in J.League tiers and plays an active role in r…
Kauffman Stadium Kauffman Stadium is the home ballpark of the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Missouri, noted for its outfield fountains, long history since the 1970s, and major renovation in th…
Kawasaki Frontale Kawasaki Frontale is a professional Japanese football club based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, known for a possession-oriented style, strong local support and multiple top-division succes…
Kayfabe (professional wrestling practice) Kayfabe Kayfabe is the practice of presenting staged events in professional wrestling as genuine; it shapes storylines, character behavior, and fan interaction while evolving with media an…
Kazakhstan at the Olympics History and overview of Kazakhstan’s participation at the Olympic Games, its National Olympic Committee, medal totals, sporting strengths, and development since independence.
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KC Masterpiece 400 — NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway KC Masterpiece 400 A spring NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway, the KC Masterpiece 400 is a 400-mile intermediate-oval event known for close racing, strategic pit stops, and ties to Kansas Cit…
Kelowna Rockets Canadian major junior ice hockey team in Kelowna, British Columbia. Members of the Western Hockey League with a history dating to 1991, multiple WHL championships and a Memorial Cu…
Kenya at the Olympics Overview of Kenya’s Olympic history, strengths in athletics, organizational structure and notable facts about its participation and achievements.
Kenya national football team (Harambee Stars) Kenya national football team Overview of the Kenya national football team — governance, history, players, competitions, and notable facts about the Harambee Stars.
KFC Uerdingen 05 — German football club from Uerdingen, Krefeld KFC Uerdingen 05 KFC Uerdingen 05 is a historic football club from the Uerdingen district of Krefeld, Germany, known for a DFB-Pokal triumph in the 1980s and a long history across national and regi…
Kia Tigers — professional baseball club from Gwangju, South Korea Kia Tigers Kia Tigers are a KBO League baseball team from Gwangju, founded in 1982 as the Haitai Tigers. They have won the Korean Series a record 11 times and play at Gwangju-Kia Champions Fi…
Kick (martial arts): types, mechanics, history, and uses Kick A kick is a strike delivered with the foot, shin, knee or leg in martial arts and combat sports. This article outlines common kicks, mechanics, training, rules and how different ar…
Kickboxing: Origins, Techniques, Rules, and Global Development Kickboxing Kickboxing is a group of striking combat sports combining punches and kicks. This article explains its techniques, history, competitive rules, training uses, styles, and notable fi…
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Kim Shin-young (born 1983) — South Korean association football player Kim Shin-young (footballer) Kim Shin-young (김신영; born 16 June 1983) is a South Korean professional association footballer. This article summarizes his identity, the context of his sport, and relevant distinct…
King of the Ring (WWE professional wrestling tournament) King of the Ring A single-elimination professional wrestling tournament produced by WWE. Originating in the mid-1980s, it has served as a platform to elevate performers and has appeared in pay-per-…
Kings XI Punjab — Indian Premier League cricket franchise (Mohali) Kings XI Punjab Kings XI Punjab was an IPL franchise based in Mohali, established in 2008. Known for its Mohali base and 2014 run to the final, the team later rebranded as Punjab Kings and has pla…
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Kings XI Punjab in 2014 A summary of Kings XI Punjab's 2014 Indian Premier League campaign: leadership, season progression, final appearance, and the team's qualification for the Champions League T20.
Kingsmeadow — football stadium in Kingston upon Thames Kingsmeadow Kingsmeadow is a compact football stadium in Kingston upon Thames, London. Opened in 1989, it has a grass pitch, four stands and a capacity of about 4,700. It has hosted several lo…
Kingston Park (stadium) — Newcastle upon Tyne rugby venue Kingston Park (stadium) Multi-purpose sports stadium in Kingston Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, home to Newcastle Falcons (rugby union) and Newcastle Thunder (rugby league); compact capacity, community focus,…
Kinston Indians (Carolina League minor league baseball team) Kinston Indians Former minor league baseball team from Kinston, North Carolina, known as the Kinston Indians or "K-Tribe". Played in the Carolina League, won multiple championships, and relocated…
Kiribati at the Olympics Overview of Kiribati's participation in the Olympic Games, its debut in 2004, notable athletes, challenges for small Pacific nations, and distinctive moments like the opening-cerem…
Kiribati national football team The Kiribati national football team represents the island nation of Kiribati in men's association football. It is run locally, lacks FIFA membership, and faces unique geographic an…
Kit (association football) The kit is the standard clothing and equipment worn by football players: its parts, regulation under the Laws of the Game, history, commercial role, and notable distinctions.
Kitchee Sports Club — Hong Kong football club Kitchee S.C. Kitchee Sports Club (傑志體育會) is a professional sports club in Hong Kong best known for its football team, notable domestic success, youth development and participation in Asian club…
Kiteboarding (Kitesurfing): overview, equipment, styles and safety Kite surfing Kiteboarding (kitesurfing) is a wind-powered watersport in which a rider is pulled across water by a controllable kite. This article covers equipment, common styles, learning, safe…
Knockout (assault practice) Knockout Knockout refers to attacks in which assailants try to render an unsuspecting person unconscious with a single blow. It has caused serious injuries and deaths and provoked legal, me…
KNVB Cup (Dutch national football cup) KNVB Cup The KNVB Cup is the Netherlands' principal national knockout football competition, organized by the KNVB since 1899. It includes professional and amateur clubs and traditionally fi…
Kontinental Hockey League The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is an international professional ice hockey league founded in 2008, centered in Russia but including clubs from several Eurasian countries; its…
Kootenay Ice: history and legacy of the Western Hockey League club Kootenay Ice Major junior ice hockey franchise founded as the Edmonton Ice, relocated to Cranbrook as the Kootenay Ice, three-time WHL champions and a notable development program for NHL player…
Korea at the 2018 Winter Paralympics: participation and diplomatic context Korea at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Korea's involvement in the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Paralympics, the distinction between Olympic and Paralympic arrangements, and the event's diplomatic and historical b…
Korean International Circuit A motor racing circuit near Yeongam in South Jeolla, South Korea, built to host the Formula One Korean Grand Prix and other events; notable for its modern design and regional ambit…
Kosovo national football team The Kosovo national football team represents Kosovo in international association football. Since joining UEFA and FIFA in 2016 it competes in qualifiers, Nations League and friendl…
