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North Korea's debut at the 2018 Winter Paralympics North Korea at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of North Korea's first participation in the Winter Paralympics, its athletes, events, context and significance at the Pyeongchang 2018 Games.

North Korea at the Olympic Games North Korea at the Olympics Overview of North Korea's participation in the Olympic Games, its organization, history, sporting strengths, political influences and notable moments including the IOC country code…

North Macedonia at the Olympics Overview of North Macedonia's participation in the Olympic Games: origins, participation since 1996, name-change context, typical sports and Winter appearances, and notable facts.

North Marine Road (Scarborough cricket ground) North Marine Road Seaside cricket ground in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Yorkshire CCC's second ground, known for the Scarborough Cricket Festival, traditional pavilion, seaside atmosphere and late…

North Melbourne Football Club Professional Australian rules football club nicknamed the Kangaroos. Competes in the AFL, with a long Melbourne history, distinctive blue-and-white colours, community programs, and…

North Queensland Cowboys Australian professional rugby league club based in Townsville. Founded 1992, they compete in the NRL and won their first premiership in 2015. Overview, history, stadium, players, c…

Northampton Saints (rugby union club) Northampton Saints Professional English rugby union club from Northampton, playing in Premiership Rugby and based at Franklin's Gardens; nicknamed the Saints with a history of domestic and European c…

Northern Cavaliers: Gilgit–Baltistan’s Field Hockey Team Northern Cavaliers Northern Cavaliers is a regional field hockey team representing Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistan, affiliated with the Pakistan Hockey Federation and active in national competitions and…

Northern Fury FC — Townsville soccer club Northern Fury FC Northern Fury FC is a Townsville, Queensland soccer club. Founded 2008, played in the A-League, removed in 2011 and re-formed in 2012 to compete in NPL Queensland from Townsville S…

Northern Ireland national football team The men's international association football team representing Northern Ireland, governed by the Irish Football Association; history, achievements, notable players, and cultural si…

Northern Mariana Islands national football team Representative men's association football team of the Northern Mariana Islands, governed locally and competing in regional East Asian and Asian competitions with a focus on grassro…

Northwest Division (NBA) One of the three Western Conference divisions of the NBA, composed of five teams from the U.S. Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions; covers history, membership, and competitive not…

Norway at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Norway's participation at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, covering sports contested, event formats, team composition and the nation's Paralympic winter trad…

Norway at the Olympics A concise account of Norway’s Olympic participation, emphasizing its origins, winter-sport dominance, notable athletes, national organisation, and the IOC abbreviation NOR.

Norway national football team The Norway national football team represents Norway in international men's football. An overview of identity, history, notable players, tournament record, playing style and contemp…

Norway women's national football team Norway's national women's association football team, governed by the Football Association of Norway. Major honours include UEFA titles (1987, 1993), the 1995 World Cup, Olympic bro…

Notre Dame Stadium Historic college football stadium on the University of Notre Dame campus in Indiana; opened in 1930, home to the Fighting Irish and known for its traditions and large capacity.

Novara Calcio Italian football club from Novara, Piedmont, founded in 1908. Known for blue-and-white colours, home ground Stadio Silvio Piola, historic spells in Italy's top divisions and a stro…

Uniform number (team sports) Number (sports) A uniform number is the numeric identifier shown on a player's kit. It aids identification by officials, scorers, and spectators and has practical, regulatory and cultural roles ac…

NXT North American Championship Secondary men's singles championship of WWE's NXT brand, created in 2018 as a developmental and midcard title. Covers origins, inaugural ladder match, role within NXT, belt design,…

NXT Tag Team Championship The NXT Tag Team Championship is WWE's primary tag team title for the NXT brand, created to showcase team wrestling within NXT and to develop tag divisions separate from WWE's main…

NXT UK Tag Team Championship Men's tag team title introduced for WWE's NXT UK brand in 2018, awarded after a four‑team tournament and defended on NXT UK events and broadcasts.

NXT UK Women's Championship The NXT UK Women's Championship was a WWE title for women on the NXT UK brand, introduced in 2018 and established by an eight-woman tournament to crown its first champion.

O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 — NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 A premier NASCAR Cup Series race held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. The O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 is known for high speeds, close-quarters racing and significant cham…

Oakland Athletics: history, identity, and significance in American baseball Oakland Athletics Overview of the Oakland Athletics (A's): origins in Philadelphia, moves to Kansas City and Oakland, key eras, championships, distinctive identity, and broader influence on Major Le…

Oakwell — Barnsley stadium and sports complex Oakwell Oakwell is the principal stadium and adjoining sports complex in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, home to Barnsley F.C. and its academy. The main ground was bought by the counci…

Obstacle Course: Types, Design, History and Uses Obstacle course A sequential set of physical—and sometimes mental—challenges arranged to test speed, strength, agility and endurance. Employed in sport, military training, education and recreation…

Oeste Futebol Clube Oeste Futebol Clube is a professional football club from the state of São Paulo, Brazil, known for red-and-black colours, local development and participation in state and national…

Offensive Guard (American and Canadian football) Offensive guard A summary of the offensive guard: position, primary responsibilities, common techniques and variations, historical development, and its role within modern offensive schemes.

Offensive linemen (American football) — roles, positions, and importance Offensive linemen Players whose primary job is to protect the passer and open running lanes. Covers positions (center, guards, tackles), skills, history, responsibilities and how they shape offensiv…

Offensive tackle (football) Offensive tackle A position on the offensive line in American and Canadian football responsible for blocking defenders, protecting the quarterback and creating running lanes. Left and right tackles…

Official scorer (baseball) Official scorer Person appointed to record a baseball game's events and make neutral judgment calls that determine statistics such as errors, earned runs and hits.

Offside rule (association football) Offside rule Overview and explanation of the offside rule in association football: definition, how it is enforced, common exceptions, history, examples, and modern technology and controversies.

OFK Beograd Serbian football club from Belgrade, founded in 1911, known for blue-and-white colours, youth development and historical presence in Yugoslav and Serbian top-level football.

OGC Nice OGC Nice is a professional French football club from Nice, known for red-and-black colors, a strong regional identity, historic success in the 1950s and a modern home at the Allian…

Ohsweken Demons — Canadian indoor lacrosse team Ohsweken Demons Overview of the Ohsweken Demons, a professional indoor (box) lacrosse team based in Hagersville, Ontario, their arena, cultural roots, 2012 championship and role within the Canadia…

Oklahoma City Barons — American Hockey League team and Edmonton Oilers affiliate Oklahoma City Barons Minor-league professional ice hockey club established in 2010 as the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, based in Oklahoma City and historically linked with the Stockton Thunder…

Oklahoma City Blue American professional basketball team in the NBA G League, affiliated with the Oklahoma City Thunder; established through earlier franchises in Asheville and Tulsa before relocatin…

Oklahoma City Thunder American professional NBA team based in Oklahoma City, formed when the Seattle SuperSonics relocated in 2008; competes in the Western Conference and plays home games at the Paycom…

Old Firm: Celtic and Rangers rivalry in Scottish football Old Firm The Old Firm denotes the intense rivalry between Glasgow clubs Celtic and Rangers, central to Scottish football history, culture, and society, notable for sporting dominance and wi…

Oldham Cricket Club Oldham Cricket Club is a community cricket club in Oldham, Greater Manchester, playing home matches at The Pollards and fielding senior and junior teams in regional league cricket.

Ole Miss Rebels (University of Mississippi Athletics) Ole Miss Rebels The Ole Miss Rebels are the athletic teams of the University of Mississippi. They compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference and are known for distinctive colors, tradi…

Olympiastadion Berlin — history, architecture and major events Olympiastadion Berlin Historic sports stadium in Berlin built for the 1936 Olympic Games; renovated for modern sport and major international football and athletics events.

Olympic Azzaweya SC Olympic Azzaweya SC is a football club from Zawiya, Libya. It has competed in Libya's national leagues and cups and plays a role in local sport and youth development amid the count…

Olympic Games: history, structure, and global significance Olympic Games International multi-sport event held every four years (summer and winter), with ancient origins, a modern revival, rituals, and related events such as the Paralympics and Youth Oly…

Olympic mascots: design, role, history, and cultural significance Olympic mascot Overview of Olympic mascots: their design and selection, roles in marketing, education and ceremonies, history, merchandising, cultural symbolism, controversies and impact on host…

Olympic rings — design, meaning, history and uses Olympic rings The Olympic rings are the internationally recognized emblem of the Olympic Movement: five interlaced rings representing the unity of the world’s continents and athletes at the Game…

Olympic Stadium Central stadium used in the Olympic Games, hosting opening/closing ceremonies and athletics; often designed for legacy, repurposed after the event and sometimes renamed.