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Athens Olympic Stadium (Spiros Louis) — Athens, Greece Olympic Stadium (Athens) Major multiuse stadium in Athens, known for hosting the 2004 Olympic ceremonies, notable football finals and concerts. Famous for its sweeping Calatrava roof and role in modern Gre…

Olympique Alès — French association football club Olympique Alès Olympique Alès is a football club from Alès, France, with a long regional history. It has competed in national leagues, developed local talent, and plays an active role in its comm…

Olympique de Marseille Olympique de Marseille (OM) is a professional French football club founded in 1899. Based at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, OM is the only French club to have won the European C…

Olympique Lyonnais: history, teams, stadium and achievements Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is a professional football club from Lyon, France, noted for domestic success in the 2000s, a leading women's side, a prolific academy and a modern stadium.

Olympique Lyonnais Féminin Professional women's football club from Lyon, France, renowned for prolonged domestic dominance and multiple UEFA Women's Champions League successes; influential in the development…

Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights (AHL team, 2005–2007) Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights Short-lived American Hockey League franchise based in Omaha, Nebraska (2005–2007); Calgary Flames' primary minor-league affiliate that moved from Saint John and later became the Qu…

Omaha Hold'em (Omaha Poker) Omaha hold'em Omaha Hold'em is a community-card poker variant where each player receives four hole cards and must make the best five-card hand using exactly two hole cards and three community ca…

Oman at the Olympics: history, participation and key facts Oman at the Olympics Overview of Oman's participation in the Olympic Games, its National Olympic Committee, typical sports and notable facts including IOC code OMA and absence of an Olympic medal to da…

Oman national football team The Oman national football team represents Oman in international men's football. Governed by the Oman Football Association, it competes in AFC and regional Gulf tournaments and is…

One Day International (ODI): the limited-overs international cricket format One Day International One Day International (ODI) is a limited-overs form of international cricket in which each team bats for a single innings, now usually 50 overs per side and governed by ICC rules a…

Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Ontario Hockey League Major junior ice hockey league in Ontario and nearby U.S. states. The OHL develops players aged mainly 16–20, awards the J. Ross Robertson Cup to its playoff champion, and is a key…

Orange Bowl (college football bowl game) Orange Bowl Annual college football bowl game in the Miami area, first played January 1, 1935. One of the oldest and most prominent postseason games in U.S. college football, often held around…

Örebro HK Örebro HK is a professional ice hockey club from Örebro, Sweden, founded in 1990 and promoted to the top Swedish league in 2013; known for steady development and local engagement.

Örebro SK — Swedish football club from Örebro Örebro SK Overview of Örebro SK: history, stadium, identity, league participation, youth work and community role of the Swedish football club from Örebro.

Orienteering: map-and-compass navigation sport and outdoor activity Orienteering Orienteering is a timed outdoor sport in which participants use detailed maps and a compass to visit control points in order; it includes foot, mountain‑bike, ski and trail forms a…

Original Six (NHL) — the six teams of 1942–1967 Original Six The Original Six were the six National Hockey League teams that composed the league from 1942 to 1967; this article explains the members, history, rivalries, and lasting influence…

Orix Buffaloes (Nippon Professional Baseball team) Orix Buffaloes Japanese professional baseball club formed by a 2005 merger of Orix BlueWave and Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes; based in Osaka and Kobe and competing in NPB’s Pacific League.

Orlando Magic (National Basketball Association franchise) Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic are an NBA professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida, founded in 1989. Coverage includes origins, arena, notable players, achievements, identity and…

Orlando Pride Orlando Pride is a professional women's soccer club in the United States, competing in the NWSL and affiliated with Orlando City SC. Founded in 2015, the team plays home matches in…

Östersunds FK: Swedish football club from Östersund Östersunds FK Östersunds FK (ÖFK) is a Swedish association football club founded in 1996, known for a rapid rise to the top tier, a Svenska Cupen triumph and a notable run in UEFA Europa League…

Othallo Tabia — Indian professional football (soccer) player Othallo Tabia Othallo Tabia is an Indian professional association football (soccer) player. This article summarizes his role and places his career in the broader context of Indian football struc…

Ottawa Lady Senators — women's ice hockey team Ottawa Lady Senators Canadian women's ice hockey club from Ottawa, Ontario. Active from the late 1980s through the 2000s, the team competed in provincial and national leagues including the CWHL and und…

Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks are a professional CFL team based in Ottawa, Ontario. Formed in 2008 and beginning play in 2014, they compete in the East Division and play home games at TD Pl…

Ottawa Senators (NHL team) Ottawa Senators Professional National Hockey League franchise based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 1992 as a modern revival of the original Senators; plays home games at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Out (baseball): Definition, common plays, and significance Out (baseball) In baseball, an out removes a batter or runner from play; three outs end a half-inning. This article explains how outs occur, common types, special rules, and why outs shape strate…

Outfield assist (baseball) Outfield assist An outfield assist is credited when an outfielder's throw or action directly leads to a baserunner being put out. It measures arm strength, accuracy and decision-making on plays to…

Outfielder (baseball) Outfielder An outfielder is a defensive baseball player positioned beyond the infield. Three outfielders cover left, center, and right field, tracking fly balls, preventing extra-base hits an…

Outrigger skis: adaptive ski aids for balance, turning and braking Outrigger skis Outrigger skis are small ski attachments used by adaptive skiers to aid balance, steering and stopping. This article covers design, technique, history, uses and safety consideratio…

Over (cricket) An over is a sequence of legal deliveries in cricket, traditionally six balls, forming a fundamental unit of play with rules, variations and tactical importance across formats.

Over the Limit (2012) — WWE pay-per-view in Raleigh, North Carolina Over the Limit (2012) Over the Limit (2012) was a WWE pay-per-view held May 20, 2012 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was the third and final Over the Limit event and showcased matches from t…

Overton's 400 (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race) Overton's 400 Annual 400-mile Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois. Traditionally the 17th race and the first event of the season's second half; carr…

Öxabäcks IF — Swedish sports club noted for pioneering women's football Öxabäcks IF Öxabäcks IF, founded in 1931 in Öxabäck, Sweden, is best known for creating one of the country's earliest and most successful women's football teams (est. 1966); it has influenced…

Pac-12 Conference A collegiate athletic conference of West Coast universities known for competitive football, basketball and Olympic sports; historically prominent with many national championships a…

Pacific Coast League Longstanding Triple-A minor league in the United States, founded in 1903; historically influential on the West Coast and today a principal development circuit for Major League Base…

Pacific Division (NBA) One of three divisions in the NBA Western Conference, made up of five West Coast teams: Golden State, Lakers, Clippers, Suns and Kings. History, structure, rivalries, and competiti…

Pacific Division (NHL) One of two divisions in the NHL's Western Conference, created in 1993. Covers teams in the U.S. West and Western Canada, known for regional rivalries, long travel, and several Cup-…

Pacific Grand Prix (Formula One) Pacific Grand Prix A short-lived Formula One round staged in 1994 and 1995 at the Tanaka International Aida circuit (now Okayama International Circuit) in Aida, Japan, notable for its rural setting a…

Pacific League (Nippon Professional Baseball — Pa League) Pacific League One of two leagues in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. The Pacific League comprises six teams, features the designated hitter, and supplies a Japan Series contender via postse…

Pakistan at the 2018 Winter Paralympics: first winter para-sport representation Pakistan at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Pakistan made its Winter Paralympics debut at Pyeongchang 2018 with a single para-alpine skier, marking a milestone for adaptive winter sport participation from the country.

Pakistan at the Olympics: participation, history, and achievements Pakistan at the Olympics Overview of Pakistan's Olympic participation since 1948, its national Olympic body, notable strengths such as field hockey, and the country's role in the Olympic movement.

Pakistan national cricket team The Pakistan national cricket team represents Pakistan in international cricket. Governed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, it plays Tests, One Day Internationals and T20s and won the…

Pakistan national field hockey team The Pakistan national field hockey team, known as the Green Shirts, is governed by the Pakistan Hockey Federation and is noted for its World Cup record, distinctive playing style,…

Pakistan national football team Comprehensive overview of the Pakistan national football team: governance, history, domestic structure, competitions, challenges and notable facts about the national side.

Pakistan Super League Pakistan Super League (PSL) is Pakistan’s premier professional Twenty20 franchise cricket competition, organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board and featuring domestic and internatio…

Palau at the Olympics Overview of Palau’s participation in the Olympic Movement, its history, typical sports, results and significance for the island nation and its athletes.

Palau national football team The Palau national football team represents the Republic of Palau in association football. It is organized locally, not a FIFA member, and competes in regional and friendly matches…

Palestine at the Olympics Overview of Palestinian participation in the Olympic Games: recognition, first appearance in 1996, typical sports and delegations, challenges faced, and the movement’s symbolic imp…

Palestine national football team The Palestine national football team represents Palestine in international football. Run by the Palestinian Football Association, it competes in FIFA and AFC competitions and has n…