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Tajikistan national football team The national association football team of Tajikistan, governed by the Tajikistan Football Federation; competes in AFC and regional Central Asian competitions and in FIFA World Cup…

Club Atlético Talleres (Talleres de Córdoba) Talleres de Córdoba Argentine sports club from Córdoba, best known for its football team. Founded in the early 20th century, Talleres has competed at national levels and won the 1999 Copa CONMEBOL, Có…

Tamburello (pallatamburello): traditional Italian bat-and-ball sport Tamburello Tamburello is a historic Italian bat-and-ball game played with a tambourine-like racket and ball. It has several outdoor and indoor variants and remains part of regional sporting t…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL franchise based in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 1976, two-time Super Bowl champions (XXXVII, LV). Play at Raymond James Stadium; notable players include Tom Brady and Pro Footbal…

Tampa Bay Lightning An overview of the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL franchise: origins, key players and coaches, major titles, playing identity, and community role.

Tampa Bay Mutiny: MLS charter club from 1996 to 2001 Tampa Bay Mutiny Overview of the Tampa Bay Mutiny, an original Major League Soccer franchise based in Tampa, Florida (1996–2001): history, stadium, notable players, decline and legacy.

Tampa Bay Rays Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Plays in the American League East; founded 1998 as the Devil Rays and rebranded in 2008. Home games at…

Tampa Bay Rowdies (American soccer clubs) Tampa Bay Rowdies Two soccer clubs from the Tampa Bay area: the original NASL Rowdies (founded 1975) and a modern revival formed in 2008 that reclaimed the historic name and continues professional p…

Tang Soo Do: Korean traditional striking art and its development Tangsudo Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art blending indigenous techniques with karate and Chinese influences. Emphasizes forms, strikes and kicks; developed into modern schools such as Mo…

Tanzania at the Olympics History of Tanzania's participation in the Olympic Games, its national Olympic committee, areas of athletic focus, notable events and participation patterns at Summer and Winter Ga…

Tanzania national football team (Taifa Stars) Tanzania national football team Overview of the Tanzania national football team — history, organization, competitive record, notable players and regional importance of the Taifa Stars.

Taranto Sport — Italian football club from Taranto, Apulia Taranto Sport Taranto Sport is a professional football club from Taranto, Apulia, Italy, known for its red-and-blue colors, passionate supporters, and history in the Italian league system and re…

Target Field Target Field is an open-air, baseball-specific stadium in downtown Minneapolis that has hosted the Minnesota Twins since 2010. It replaced the Metrodome and emphasizes fan sightlin…

Team Lotus: history, innovations and lasting motorsport legacy Team Lotus Team Lotus was the racing arm of Lotus Cars, known for engineering innovation and major successes across Formula One and other series from the 1950s–1970s, with a later return to F…

Team Penske Team Penske is a professional motorsports organization founded by Roger Penske, competing in top-tier series such as IndyCar and NASCAR and noted for engineering, race-team managem…

Teddy Stadium, Jerusalem Teddy Stadium Teddy Stadium is a major football stadium in Jerusalem, Israel. Home to Beitar and Hapoel Jerusalem, it holds about 31,700 spectators, hosts international matches and events, and i…

Tennessee Titans Professional American football franchise based in Nashville; founded as the Houston Oilers in 1960, relocated to Tennessee in 1997 and rebranded as the Titans in 1999; member of th…

Tennis: rules, equipment, history, tournaments and playing styles Tennis Comprehensive overview of tennis: equipment, surfaces, rules and scoring, historical origins, major tournaments and tours, playing styles, etiquette, and recreational and adaptive…

Tennis Borussia Berlin — TeBe, a Berlin football club Tennis Borussia Berlin Tennis Borussia Berlin (TeBe) is a historic football club from Berlin known for violet colors, a tennis-derived name, and a fluctuating history between regional and national levels…

Tennis court: dimensions, surfaces, layout and history Tennis court An overview of the tennis court: standard dimensions, lines and parts, surface types, historical development, common uses and notable differences between court surfaces.

Tent pegging Tent pegging is a mounted equestrian sport of ancient origin in which riders use a lance or sword to strike and lift ground targets at gallop; it evolved from cavalry training and…

Ternana Calcio Ternana Calcio is a professional football club from Terni, Umbria, known for red-and-green colors, the nickname Le Fere, and a long presence in Italy’s league system including Seri…

Test cricket: the traditional five-day international format Test cricket Test cricket is the oldest and longest form of international cricket, played over up to five days with two innings per side. It emphasizes endurance, tactics and the highest standa…

Test match (cricket) The traditional five-day international form of cricket: rules, history from England–Australia origins, list of Test nations, format features, significance and modern challenges.

Testimonial match A testimonial match is an exhibition sporting event held to honour and raise funds for a long-serving player, often featuring former teammates, guest players, and charitable compon…

Texaco Cup (association football competition) Texaco Cup A cross-border club football tournament in Britain and Ireland sponsored by Texaco in the early 1970s. It involved clubs not in European competitions and helped popularize corporat…

Texas hold 'em poker Texas hold 'em A concise guide to Texas hold 'em: rules, structure, history, strategic features, and where it fits among poker variants.

Texas Motor Speedway A major 1.5-mile oval racetrack near Fort Worth, Texas, opened in 1996 and known for hosting two annual NASCAR Cup Series events plus other motorsport and entertainment activities.

Texas Rangers (Major League Baseball team) Texas Rangers (baseball) The Texas Rangers are an MLB franchise based in Arlington, Texas, representing the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Founded as the Washington Senators, they play in the American League West…

Texas Stars (American Hockey League team) Texas Stars Professional AHL ice hockey club based in Cedar Park, Texas; primary development affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars, founded in 2009 and active in player development and community…

Muay Thai (Thai boxing): overview, techniques, training, and history Thai boxing Muay Thai, or Thai boxing, is a striking martial art from Thailand known as the “art of eight limbs.” This article covers techniques, training, rituals, competition rules, history,…

Thailand at the Asian Games A concise overview of Thailand’s participation, hosting history, medal record and sporting strengths at the Asian Games.

Thailand national football team The Thailand national football team represents Thailand in international men's football, governed by the Football Association of Thailand. Known as the War Elephants, it is a leadi…

The Ashes — England v Australia Test cricket rivalry The Ashes The Ashes is the long-standing Test cricket series between England and Australia, named after a small urn of ashes and symbolising one of the sport's oldest rivalries.

Brothers of Destruction: The Undertaker and Kane The Brothers of Destruction The Brothers of Destruction were a WWF/E tag team pairing The Undertaker (Mark Calaway) and Kane (Glenn Jacobs), managed by Paul Bearer and noted for their supernatural personas an…

The Championships, Wimbledon — Overview, History and Traditions The Championships, Wimbledon Encyclopedic overview of The Championships, Wimbledon: history, grass-court identity, schedule, format, traditions, notable features and cultural significance in tennis.

The Greatest Show on Turf — St. Louis Rams offense (1999–2001) The Greatest Show on Turf Nickname for the St. Louis Rams' high‑powered offense from 1999–2001, famed for explosive passing, versatile playmakers, a Super Bowl title, and lasting influence on modern NFL off…

The Hardy Boyz: Matt and Jeff Hardy — American professional wrestling tag team The Hardy Boyz Overview of The Hardy Boyz, brothers Matt and Jeff Hardy, their high-flying style, landmark ladder and TLC matches, reunions, singles careers, work in major promotions, and lasting…

The Hart Foundation (professional wrestling stable and tag team) The Hart Foundation A wrestling name used for several tag teams and stables formed around the Hart family. Originated in the WWF in 1985 and later revived as a multi-member stable featuring family and…

The Hawthorns — Home of West Bromwich Albion The Hawthorns The Hawthorns is a football stadium in West Bromwich, England. Opened in 1900, it has a capacity of about 26,500, four main stands, and is the long‑time home of West Bromwich Albio…

The Kippax: Manchester City's Famous Side Stand at Maine Road The Kippax The Kippax was the iconic side stand at Manchester City's Maine Road ground, notable for its atmosphere, three-tier 1994 redevelopment, and its lasting place in the club’s history…

The Legacy (professional wrestling stable) The Legacy (professional wrestling) The Legacy was a villainous WWE stable on Raw formed in 2008 featuring Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr.; known for its multi‑generational theme and two WWE Tag Team tit…

The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) The Mega Powers High‑profile late‑1980s professional wrestling alliance of Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, managed by Miss Elizabeth, noted for major WWF storylines, a high‑profile breakup, and later…

The Open Championship (the Open or British Open) The Open Championship The Open Championship is the oldest of men's major golf tournaments, played annually on rotating links courses in the United Kingdom and administered by The R&A.

The Rock 'n' Sock Connection Popular WWF tag team pairing of The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) and Mankind (Mick Foley) during the Attitude Era. Noted for unlikely chemistry, memorable segments and three reigns as WWF…

The Rugby Championship — Southern Hemisphere international rugby tournament The Rugby Championship Annual international rugby union competition between New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina. Begun as the Tri Nations (1996), expanded in 2012; uses a round‑robin point…

Thespakusatsu Gunma Thespakusatsu Gunma is a professional Japanese football club from Gunma Prefecture. The club draws identity from Kusatsu's onsen culture, competes in the J.League system, and empha…

Throw-in (association football) Throw-in A throw-in is a method of restarting play in association football when the ball has wholly crossed the touchline; this article explains the procedure, rules, common infringements,…