Sports

Racing: types, rules, history and cultural significance Racing Overview of racing as competition: forms (foot, vehicle, animal, machine, novelty), rules and formats, history, training, safety, technology, ethics, major examples and resources.

Racing Besançon Racing Besançon is an association football club from Besançon, France, active in the French league system with local support, a youth program, and a long regional sporting presence…

Racing Club (Avellaneda) — Argentine football club Racing Club Racing Club, founded in 1903 and nicknamed La Academia, is one of Argentina's historic Primera División teams. Based in Avellaneda, it has won multiple national titles and the 1967…

Racing Club de France Football Historic Parisian football section of the multi-sport Racing Club de France, known for early successes, ties to Colombes and Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir, and its ongoing amateur…

Racing Club de Santander Spanish football club from Santander, Cantabria, known for green-and-white stripes, a long history in Spain's league system, a local fan culture and a youth academy that has produc…

Racket: noise, criminal scheme, or sports implement Racket Racket has three principal senses: a loud noise, an organized fraudulent scheme (racketeering), and a racquet — the strung implement used in racket sports.

Racquet (sports implement) Racquet A racquet is a hand-held frame with a network of strings used to strike balls or shuttlecocks in racket sports. This article explains its parts, materials, history, uses and how it…

Rafting: sport, craft, risks, and recreation Rafting Rafting is traveling rapids in an inflatable craft—often a team activity—combining technical skill, specialized equipment, and risk management for recreation and competition.

Rainbow jersey: the world champion's distinctive cycling jersey Rainbow jersey The rainbow jersey is the distinctive white cycling jersey with five coloured bands worn by UCI world champions. This article explains its design, rules for wearing it, history, an…

Rampla Juniors Football Club — Uruguayan club from Cerro, Montevideo Rampla Juniors Rampla Juniors is a historic football club from the Cerro district of Montevideo, Uruguay, known for its red-and-blue identity, working‑class roots, local rivalry and spells in Uru…

Rapid City Rush — professional ice hockey team in Rapid City, South Dakota Rapid City Rush The Rapid City Rush are a professional minor-league ice hockey team founded in 2008, based at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota; CHL champions in 2009 and lat…

Råsunda Stadium Former national football stadium in Solna, Sweden (opened 1937, closed 2012). Hosted major matches including the 1958 World Cup final; demolished in 2013 and replaced by a new aren…

Raven's Nest (Raven's Flock) — professional wrestling stable Raven's Nest Raven's Nest was a cult-like professional wrestling stable led by Scott “Raven” Levy, best known for its 1995–1997 run in ECW; later incarnations appeared in WCW and TNA as Raven's…

Ravenna Calcio Ravenna Calcio is a professional Italian football club from Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, known for yellow-and-red colors; it has competed across Serie B and Serie C and plays in a city…

Rayo Vallecano — Madrid's community football club Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano is a Madrid-based Spanish football club from Vallecas, founded in 1924. Known for its red diagonal sash, working-class identity, and a memorable UEFA Cup run, it pla…

RB Leipzig: Origins, Identity, and Role in German Football RB Leipzig RB Leipzig is a German professional football club founded in 2009, known for rapid ascent to the Bundesliga, Red Bull backing, modern sporting model, and a polarizing place in Germ…

Racing FC Bafoussam RC Bafoussam Racing FC Bafoussam is a football club based in Bafoussam, Cameroon, competing in the national league system and known for its local role in player development and regional competi…

Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace RC Strasbourg Alsace Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace is a professional football club from Strasbourg, France, known for its blue-and-white colours, regional identity in Alsace and history in French na…

Real Betis Balompié — football club from Seville Real Betis Real Betis Balompié is a professional football club based in Seville, Andalusia, known as Los Verdiblancos; they compete in Spain's top division and play at the Benito Villamarín s…

Real Burgos CF Real Burgos CF is a Spanish football club from Burgos, Castile and León, known for reaching the national top division in the early 1990s and for its role in local football history.

Real Madrid Baloncesto: history, identity, and achievements Real Madrid Baloncesto Real Madrid Baloncesto is the basketball section of Real Madrid CF, founded in 1932. One of Europe's leading clubs, known for domestic and continental titles, player development an…

Real Madrid Castilla The reserve team of Real Madrid, Real Madrid Castilla develops young talent, competes in Spain's lower professional leagues, and serves as a bridge between the academy and the firs…

Real Madrid CF Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish professional football club from Madrid, noted for domestic and European success, a historic royal patronage, and a global fan base.

Real Murcia: Spanish football club from Murcia Real Murcia Real Murcia C.F. is a historic Spanish football club from the city of Murcia. Founded in the early 20th century, it has worn red-and-white colors, played in Spain's national league…

Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake is a professional soccer club based in the Salt Lake City area that competes in Major League Soccer, known for its Rio Tinto Stadium, passionate fans, and a 2009 MLS…

Real Sociedad de Fútbol Real Sociedad Real Sociedad is a professional Spanish football club from Donostia–San Sebastián, founded in 1909. Known as Txuri‑Urdin, the team wears blue and white and has a strong Basque iden…

Real tennis: the original indoor racket sport (jeu de paume / court tennis) Real tennis Real tennis, also called jeu de paume or court tennis, is the medieval indoor ancestor of modern lawn tennis. It is played on asymmetric courts with distinctive equipment, scoring…

Real Zaragoza Spanish football club from Zaragoza, Aragon, founded in 1932. Known for white-and-blue colours, La Romareda stadium, cup successes and a memorable 1995 European victory.

Red Bull Arena, Leipzig: Modern Football Stadium and RB Leipzig's Home Red Bull Arena (Leipzig) Red Bull Arena in Leipzig is a modern 42,000-seat football stadium and home of RB Leipzig, hosting domestic and international matches with corporate boxes, media facilities and cov…

Red Bull Bragantino Brazilian professional football club from Bragança Paulista, backed by Red Bull; competes in national and state competitions and is part of Red Bull's global football network.

Red Bull Brasil Brazilian football club founded in 2007 in Campinas by Red Bull GmbH; competed in São Paulo state leagues and national fourth tier and later became part of Red Bull's Brazilian pro…

Red Bull Racing — Formula One team Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing is an Austrian‑licensed Formula One team based in Milton Keynes, owned by Red Bull GmbH. Known for championship-winning cars, aerodynamic innovation and high-profil…

Red card (sports penalty) Red card A red card is a visual disciplinary sanction used in many team sports to permanently remove a player from a match for serious rule breaches, typically followed by further disciplin…

Red Deer Rebels (Western Hockey League) Red Deer Rebels Canadian major junior ice hockey club based in Red Deer, Alberta; WHL members since 1992 and 2001 Memorial Cup champions with a history of developing NHL players.

Red Star Belgrade (FK Crvena zvezda) Red Star Belgrade FK Crvena zvezda, commonly Red Star Belgrade, is a professional Serbian football club founded in 1945, known for its red-and-white colours, passionate supporters and major European…

Red Star F.C.: historic Paris-area football club from Saint-Ouen Red Star F.C. Red Star F.C., founded in 1897 by Jules Rimet in Saint-Ouen, is one of France's oldest clubs. Known for green kits, working‑class roots and multiple Coupe de France titles, it has…

Redoute's Choice — Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and influential sire Redoute's Choice Redoute's Choice (1996–2019) was a multiple Group One-winning Australian Thoroughbred and a leading sire whose bloodlines reshaped Australasian breeding and racing.

Referee (sports official) Referee An official who enforces the rules and controls the progress of a sporting contest. Roles, equipment, types, history, use of technology, and common challenges explained.

Regatta: organized boat racing events and their history Regatta A regatta is an organized series of boat races—most often rowing, sailing, or yachting—held under formal rules with courses, classes, officials, and often social and ceremonial ele…

Reggina 1914 Reggina 1914 is a professional football club from Reggio Calabria, Italy. Known as Gli Amaranto for their maroon colours, the club has a long history, passionate supporters and per…

Regina Pats Major junior ice hockey team from Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1917; oldest continuously operating major junior franchise, member of the Western Hockey League and a long-standi…

Regionalliga Mitte — Austrian third-tier football league Regionalliga Mitte Regional third-tier league in Austria covering Upper Austria, Styria, Carinthia and East Tyrol; highest amateur level with promotion to the professional second tier subject to lice…

Regionalliga Ost — Austrian third-tier football league Regionalliga Ost Regionalliga Ost is one of Austria's third-tier football leagues, covering Burgenland, Lower Austria and Vienna. It is the top amateur division and feeds into the national second t…

Reichshofstadion (Planet Pure Stadium) — Lustenau's principal football ground Reichshofstadion Football stadium in Lustenau, Vorarlberg, Austria; home of SC Austria Lustenau. Largest stadium in the state, renamed Planet Pure Stadium for sponsorship; used by local clubs and r…

Reining (Western Equestrian Sport): Patterns, Maneuvers, and Competition Reining Reining: a western equestrian sport where horse and rider execute set patterns and maneuvers—sliding stops, spins, rollbacks and lead changes—covering scoring, tack, training, free…

Relay race (track and field and road relays) Relay race A relay race is a team running event in which athletes cover set segments while passing a baton. It includes sprint relays, medleys and long-distance relays with distinct rules, ta…

Relief pitcher (baseball and softball) Relief pitcher A relief pitcher enters a game after the starter is removed. This article explains roles, tactics, history, and how relievers differ from starters in baseball and softball.

Renault in Formula One: team, engine supplier and motorsport legacy Renault F1 History and role of Renault in Formula One, from the RS01 turbo debut in 1977 through engine-supplier successes, works team championships, the 2008 controversy and the later sale a…