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Selhurst Park: Crystal Palace Football Stadium in Croydon Selhurst Park Selhurst Park in Croydon is the home stadium of Crystal Palace FC, hosting league and cup matches with seated stands, media facilities, transport links and ongoing upgrades to safe…
Senegal at the Olympics: history, participation, and notable moments Senegal at the Olympics Overview of Senegal's Olympic participation, organizational background, key athletes, medal record, common sports, and distinctive facts about the nation's presence at the Games.
Senegal national football team National football team of Senegal, known as the Lions of Teranga; overview of history, style, notable players, major achievements and cultural significance.
Sepahan Esfahan FC — Iranian football club from Isfahan Sepahan Esfahan FC Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan, commonly Sepahan, is a major professional football club based in Isfahan, Iran, known for domestic titles, continental runs and a strong local identity.
Serbia and Montenegro at the Olympics Overview of how athletes from the former Serbia and Montenegro state union participated in the Olympic Games, their changing designations, main sports, and the transition to separa…
Serbia national football team The Serbia national football team represents Serbia in international football. Governed by the Football Association of Serbia, it is recognized by FIFA and UEFA as the successor to…
Serie A — Italy's top professional football league Serie A Serie A is Italy's highest professional football division, featuring the country's leading clubs in a season-long competition that determines national champion, European qualificat…
Serie B — Italy's second-tier football league Serie B Serie B is the second-highest professional football division in Italy, providing promotion to Serie A and relegation to Serie C and serving as a major development and competition p…
Serie C — Italy's third-tier professional football league Serie C Serie C is the third level of Italian professional football, organised by Lega Pro and overseen by the FIGC. Regional group format, promotion to Serie B, relegation to Serie D, reo…
Serie D (Italian football) Serie D Serie D is Italy's highest amateur football division and the fourth tier overall, organised regionally beneath professional leagues. It provides a national competition for non‑prof…
Seychelles at the Olympics Overview of Seychelles' participation in the Olympic Games, the National Olympic Committee, sports represented, historical notes, and the nation's efforts to achieve its first Olym…
Seychelles national football team The national football team of Seychelles represents the island nation in international men's football. Managed by the Seychelles Football Federation, it competes in FIFA, CAF and r…
Sha Tin Racecourse: Hong Kong's Principal International Flat Racing Venue Sha Tin Racecourse Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s principal international flat-racing venue, hosting year-round meetings and major global fixtures with extensive spect…
Shan-e-Punjab (Punjab Provincial Field Hockey Team, Pakistan) Shan-e-Punjab Shan-e-Punjab is the provincial field hockey team representing Punjab in Pakistan. It competes under the Pakistan Hockey Federation and plays a role in domestic championships and t…
Sharjah FC (Sharjah Cultural & Social Club) Sharjah FC Sharjah FC is a professional Emirati football club based in the city of Sharjah, known for its red-and-white colors, domestic success, and long history in the United Arab Emirates…
Shatranj — the medieval form of chess Shatranj Shatranj, developed from Indian chaturanga and refined in Sassanid Persia, is the direct ancestor of modern chess. It preserves early piece names and medieval strategic ideas, and…
Shawinigan Cataractes Quebec-based major junior ice hockey club in the QMJHL, long-established in Shawinigan and 2012 Memorial Cup champions; known for player development and deep local support.
Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL ice hockey team) Sherbrooke Phoenix Canadian major junior ice hockey team based in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Founded in 2012 after the Lewiston Maineiacs folded; competes in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and plays…
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Shere Bangla National Stadium Major international cricket ground in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Home venue for the national teams, hosts Tests, ODIs, T20s and major tournaments; capacity about 26,000.
Shimizu S‑Pulse: overview of the Shizuoka professional football club Shimizu S-Pulse Shimizu S‑Pulse is a professional football club from Shimizu, Shizuoka, known for its orange kit, local rivalry in the Shizuoka derby, community roots and regular participation in…
Shinty: Scotland’s traditional stick-and-ball game Shinty Shinty is a team sport from the Scottish Highlands played with a curved stick (caman) and a ball. It has Highland roots, governed by the Camanachd Association, and is related to Ir…
Shogi (Japanese chess): overview, pieces, rules, history and cultural role Shogi Shogi is Japan’s traditional two-player chess variant, noted for its drop rule, promotion mechanics and persistent tactical complexity. This article covers pieces, rules, strategy,…
Shonan Bellmare — professional football club from Hiratsuka, Japan Shonan Bellmare Shonan Bellmare is a Japanese professional football club based in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, known for its green colors, coastal identity, youth development and history in the…
Shoot (professional wrestling) A shoot is an unscripted, real event in professional wrestling that breaks kayfabe. It contrasts with planned segments and can be deliberate, accidental, or a response to real disp…
Shortstop (baseball position) Shortstop Shortstop (SS) is the infield position located between second and third base in baseball, responsible for fielding ground balls, turning double plays, relays, and organizing infiel…
Shot (ice hockey): types, technique, and role in play Shot (ice hockey) Overview of the ice hockey shot: definition, common types (wrist, slap, snap, backhand), mechanics, tactical uses, statistics and rule distinctions.
Shot put (track and field event) Shot put Shot put is a track and field event in which athletes 'put' a heavy spherical shot for maximum distance. It features distinct techniques, standardized equipment and a history from…
Shotgun Sports Competitive and recreational shooting disciplines using shotguns to break moving clay targets; covers trap, skeet, sporting clays, five-stand, equipment, rules, safety, history and…
Shotokan (karate style) Shotokan Shotokan is a principal style of karate founded by Gichin Funakoshi in Japan. It emphasizes deep stances, powerful linear techniques, and structured training in kihon, kata and kum…
Show Jumping (equestrian sport) Show jumping Show jumping is a timed equestrian discipline in which horse and rider jump a sequence of obstacles without faults. It emphasizes precision, athleticism, training, and is governed…
Shutout (baseball) A shutout occurs when one team prevents the other from scoring any runs during a completed game. This article explains the criteria, how pitchers are credited, distinctions from no…
Shuttlecock (birdie) — construction, flight, and use in badminton Shuttlecock A shuttlecock (also called shuttle, bird, or birdie) is the projectile used in badminton. This article explains its design, flight physics, types (feather and synthetic), history,…
Sidesaddle: history, design, technique, and modern practice Sidesaddle Sidesaddle is a style of horseback riding in which the rider sits with both legs on one side. This article covers its saddles, riding technique, historical context, uses, and conte…
Sierra Leone at the Olympics Overview of Sierra Leone's Olympic history, including its debut, typical sports, organizational role, challenges, and notable facts about participation and results.
Sierra Leone national football team The national football team representing Sierra Leone in international men’s football, governed by the Sierra Leone Football Association; history, competitions, notable players and…
Sindh Qalanders — Provincial Field Hockey Team of Sindh, Pakistan Sindh Qalanders Sindh Qalanders is a representative field hockey team for Sindh Province that competes under the Pakistan Hockey Federation and helps develop regional players for national competit…
Singapore at the Olympics History of Singapore's participation at the Olympic Games, its National Olympic Committee, notable athletes and milestones including the nation's first medal and first gold.
Singapore national football team The men's national football team of Singapore, governed by the Football Association of Singapore. Competes in AFF, AFC and FIFA competitions and is a focal point for national sport…
Single (baseball) A single is a credited hit when a batter safely reaches first base on a fair batted ball. Exceptions include fielder's choice and plays ruled as errors; scorer judgment determines…
Single-elimination tournament (knockout) Single-elimination tournament A single-elimination, or knockout, tournament eliminates competitors after one loss. This article explains bracket structure, seeding, byes, common uses, advantages, drawbacks and…
Sint Maarten national football team National football team representing Sint Maarten in regional Caribbean and CONCACAF competitions; organized locally with a small player pool and developing infrastructure.
Sir Des Champs French-bred, Irish-trained AQPS racehorse Sir Des Champs (2006–2018) was a leading National Hunt chaser noted for a string of novice victories, a rivalry with Flemenstar, and a run…
Sit-ski — adaptive skiing equipment for seated skiers Sit-ski A sit-ski is a seated skiing device that enables people with lower-limb impairments to ski. Covers design, types (mono/bi-ski), components, uses in para-alpine and para-Nordic, tra…
Sivasspor Sivasspor is a professional Turkish football club from Sivas, founded in 1967. Known as Yiğidolar and wearing red and white, the club rose to the Süper Lig and made its first Europ…
SK Admira Wien — Viennese football club (1905–1971) SK Admira Wien SK Admira Wien was a major football club from Vienna (1905–1971), dominant in Austrian football between the world wars and later merged to become Admira/Wacker and, after further r…
SK Rapid Wien — Vienna's historic football club SK Rapid Wien SK Rapid Wien, founded in 1898, is one of Austria's oldest and most successful football clubs. Based in Vienna, it has a large supporter base and a record haul of national champion…
SK Sturm Graz — Austrian football club from Graz SK Sturm Graz SK Sturm Graz is a professional football club founded in 1909 in Graz, Austria. Known for black-and-white colours and a passionate fan base, the club has won multiple domestic titl…
