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New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) New Japan Pro Wrestling Japanese professional wrestling promotion founded by Antonio Inoki. NJPW is known for its 'strong style', major tournaments, and international partnerships that shaped modern wrest…

New Jersey Devils Professional NHL franchise based in Newark, New Jersey. Founded after relocations, three-time Stanley Cup champions (1995, 2000, 2003), known for defense-first hockey, strong goalt…

New Orleans Pelicans Overview of the New Orleans Pelicans, the NBA franchise from New Orleans: history, identity, arena, notable players, and role in the community.

New Orleans Saints Professional NFL franchise based in New Orleans, known for its black-and-gold identity, Super Bowl XLIV victory, post‑Katrina cultural importance, and periods of both success and c…

New York Cosmos (North American Soccer League club) New York Cosmos The New York Cosmos were a high-profile North American Soccer League (NASL) team, famed for signing international stars and raising the profile of soccer in the United States befor…

New York Dragons (Arena Football League franchise) New York Dragons Overview of the New York Dragons: origins as the Iowa Barnstormers, move to New York, arena-football characteristics, notable alumni and role in the Arena Football League.

New York Giants The New York Giants are a professional American football franchise in the National Football League, based in the New York metropolitan area and playing home games in East Rutherfor…

New York Islanders Professional NHL franchise founded in 1972, based on Long Island. Four-time Stanley Cup champion (1980–1983) with deep ties to Nassau County and a modern home at UBS Arena in Elmon…

New York Jets Professional American football franchise based in the New York metropolitan area, competing in the NFL's AFC East; known for the 1969 Super Bowl III upset and a long, passionate fa…

New York Knicks Professional basketball team based in Manhattan; one of the NBA’s original franchises, playing at Madison Square Garden with a long history, notable players, and passionate fanbase…

New York Mets Professional Major League Baseball team from Queens, New York. Founded in 1962, the Mets play in the National League East, wear blue and orange, and have won two World Series title…

New York Rangers Professional ice hockey team based in Manhattan. Founded in 1926, plays at Madison Square Garden, member of the NHL's Original Six and four-time Stanley Cup champion.

New York Red Bulls Professional American soccer club based in Harrison, New Jersey, competing in Major League Soccer and known for Red Bull ownership, Red Bull Arena, and multiple Supporters' Shield…

New York Yankees Professional Major League Baseball team from the Bronx, New York City; one of MLB's most successful franchises with a long history, iconic imagery, rivalries and 27 World Series ti…

New Zealand at the 2012 Summer Olympics New Zealand won six gold medals and 13 medals in total at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. This article reviews the team, key performances, sports of strength and the event's si…

New Zealand at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of New Zealand’s participation in the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, including sports contested, team focus, event formats, and significance for para-sport in New…

New Zealand at the Olympics: history, achievements, and notable athletes New Zealand at the Olympics An overview of New Zealand's participation in the Olympic Games, its organizational structure, notable champions and sports strengths, and the nation's distinct presence at Summer…

New Zealand national cricket team Overview of the New Zealand national cricket team (the Black Caps): history, formats, notable achievements, style of play and administration.

New Zealand national football team (All Whites) New Zealand national football team The New Zealand national football team, nicknamed the All Whites, represents New Zealand in men's international association football and competes regionally in the OFC and at FIFA…

New Zealand national rugby union team (All Blacks) New Zealand national rugby union team The All Blacks are New Zealand’s men's national rugby union team, noted for their black kit, the haka, and sustained international success, including three Rugby World Cup titles (…

New Zealand Warriors: Auckland-based professional rugby league club in the NRL New Zealand Warriors Auckland-based professional rugby league club founded in 1995, the New Zealand Warriors are the only NRL team headquartered outside Australia, play at Mount Smart Stadium, and as o…

Newcastle Falcons (rugby union club) Newcastle Falcons Newcastle Falcons are a professional rugby union club from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Founded in 1877 as Gosforth, they play at Kingston Park and won the English top-flight titl…

Newcastle Jets FC Australian professional soccer club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. Competes in the A-League, known for its jet-themed identity, local derby and community programs.

Newcastle Knights Australian professional rugby league club from Newcastle, New South Wales, founded in 1988. Competes in the NRL, has won two premierships and is a major sporting institution in the…

Nexus (professional wrestling stable) Nexus (professional wrestling) A WWE wrestling faction formed from the first season of NXT rookies that debuted on Raw, disrupted top stars and underwent leadership changes before dissolving into separate career…

NFL Draft Annual event in which National Football League teams select eligible players—mainly from college—to join their rosters; a structured process shaping team building, scouting, and pl…

NFL Europa — the NFL's European developmental league (1991–2007) NFL Europa A concise history and overview of NFL Europa, the NFL-backed developmental American football league in Europe that operated from 1991 to 2007, its structure, role, notable teams an…

NHL 13: EA Sports' 2012 Ice Hockey Video Game NHL 13 NHL 13 (2012) is an ice hockey video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. Released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it updated skating physics and added the serie…

NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition A fan-focused event held the night before the NHL All-Star Game showcasing individual talents—speed, shooting, puck control and creativity—through multiple judged and timed contest…

NHL Conference Finals The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are the best-of-seven series that determine the two teams advancing from the NHL playoffs to the Stanley Cup Final.

Nicaragua at the Olympics: history, participation, and key facts Nicaragua at the Olympics Overview of Nicaragua's Olympic history, its National Olympic Committee, participation record, sports contested, medal status, and notable facts about the country's involvement in…

Nicaragua national football team The national association football team representing Nicaragua in international matches, governed by the Federación Nicaragüense de Fútbol. Overview, history, competitions, developm…

Niger at the Olympics Overview of Niger's participation in the Olympic Games, its National Olympic Committee, notable athletes and medals, typical sports, and key facts about its Olympic history.

Niger national football team The Niger national football team represents Niger in international football. Governed by the Nigerien Football Federation, it is a member of FIFA and CAF and made its first Africa…

Nigeria at the Olympics Overview of Nigeria’s Olympic history, from its first appearance in 1952 and NOC formation to notable achievements, sports strengths, the 1976 boycott, and absence from Winter Game…

Nigeria national football team (Super Eagles) Nigeria national football team The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles, represents Nigeria in international men's football. Governed by the Nigeria Football Federation, it has notable Afri…

Night game (sports) Night game An outdoor sporting event played after sunset under artificial or low natural light. Covers terminology, lighting, effects on play and spectators, history and common examples acros…

Nine-ball (pool game) Nine-ball Nine-ball is a rotation pool game in which players legally pocket balls in numerical order and win a rack by pocketing the 9-ball. It emphasizes position play, combinations and qui…

Nissan Stadium — Nashville's waterfront home of the Tennessee Titans Nissan Stadium (Nashville) Open-air stadium on the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville, home to the Tennessee Titans and venue for college football, concerts and major events; known for skyline views and…

Nissan Stadium (Yokohama) Large multi-purpose stadium in Yokohama, Japan, known for hosting the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final, major rugby and Olympic matches, and as the home ground of Yokohama F. Marinos.

Niue national football team The Niue national football team represents the South Pacific island in association football. It competes only sporadically, faces infrastructure and population limits, and is not a…

NK Zagreb: Croatian football club with a national title NK Zagreb Nogometni klub Zagreb is a historic football club from Croatia's capital, known for winning the 2001–02 Croatian league and for its local development role in Zagreb's football scen…

Nordic skiing: cross-country, ski jumping and Nordic combined Nordic skiing Nordic skiing covers winter disciplines that developed in the Nordic countries, chiefly cross-country skiing and ski jumping, plus Nordic combined. It emphasizes free-heel techniqu…

Norfolk Admirals (ice hockey) Norfolk Admirals Professional ice hockey team based in Norfolk, Virginia. The Admirals have competed in North American minor leagues since 2000 and have served as an NHL development affiliate.

Norrporten Arena Multi-purpose sports venue in Sundsvall, Sweden, opened in 1903 and primarily used for football; home stadium of GIF Sundsvall and a local site for community events and occasional…

North American Soccer League (modern second-tier U.S. and Canadian league) North American Soccer League Professional soccer league founded in 2009 that began play in 2011, operating as a second-tier competition for clubs in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, distinct from Maj…

North American Soccer League (1968–1984) North American Soccer League (1968–84) Professional outdoor soccer league that operated in the United States and Canada from 1968 to 1984, noted for expansion, rule experimentation, star signings, and its long-term infl…

North Borneo at the Olympics A concise history of North Borneo's sole Olympic appearance in 1956, its context as a British colony, and subsequent athletic representation after joining Malaysia.