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Triple jump (athletics event) Triple jump A horizontal jumping event in track and field, the triple jump uses a hop-step-jump sequence. Athletes run, perform three linked take-offs, and land in a sandpit. Technique, rhythm…

Tropicana Field: Tampa Bay's Domed Ballpark and Multiuse Venue Tropicana Field Tropicana Field is a fixed-roof domed stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, best known as the home of the Tampa Bay Rays and for its distinctive roof, catwalks and multipurpose histo…

Truist Park — Home stadium of the Atlanta Braves Truist Park Truist Park is the Atlanta Braves' baseball stadium in Cobb County, Georgia. Opened in 2017, it anchors a mixed-use district and was renamed from SunTrust Park after the SunTrust–B…

Try (rugby) — scoring in rugby union and rugby league Try A try is the primary method of scoring in rugby union and rugby league, awarded when a player grounds the ball in the opponent's in‑goal area; rules, values and key distinctions ex…

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim — German football club from Hoffenheim and Sinsheim TSG 1899 Hoffenheim TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is a professional German football club known for its rapid rise from amateur leagues to the Bundesliga, modern infrastructure, and the financial backing that tr…

TSV 1860 Munich German sports club best known for its football team, nicknamed 'Die Löwen' (The Lions). Founded as a multi-sport association in 1860, it has a long history, a devoted fan base and…

TSV Hartberg (Turn- und Sportverein Hartberg) TSV Hartberg Multi-sport association from Hartberg, Styria, best known for its men's football team which advanced through Austria's league system to reach the top tier; operates numerous commun…

Tug of War (rope-pulling contest) Tug of war A rope-pulling contest in which opposing teams pull to move a marker or force rivals across a line; played informally, in festivals, and as a regulated competitive sport worldwide.

Tulsa Revolution (indoor soccer) Tulsa Revolution Professional indoor soccer club from Tulsa, Oklahoma, competing in the Central Division of the American Indoor Soccer League. Article covers identity, play style, history, and role…

Tulsa Roughnecks (soccer) Tulsa Roughnecks American soccer club name best known for the NASL franchise from Tulsa; later revived by lower-division teams. Noted for strong local support, regional identity and a historic NASL…

Tunisia at the Olympics History of Tunisia's participation in the Olympic Games since 1960, its National Olympic Committee, notable athletes and achievements, sporting strengths and national impact.

Tunisia national football team The Tunisia national football team, nicknamed the Carthage Eagles, represents Tunisia in international football. Governed by the Tunisian Football Federation, it has World Cup and…

Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi — Türk Telekom Arena (Galatasaray Stadium) Turk Telekom Arena Modern multi-purpose stadium in Istanbul, home of Galatasaray SK since 2011. All-seated capacity 52,652 with contemporary amenities, VIP suites, museum, retail and community facili…

Turkey at the 2018 Winter Paralympics Overview of Turkey's participation at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Pyeongchang, including delegation, athlete, qualification attempts and historical context.

Turkey national football team The Turkey national football team represents the Republic of Turkey in international football, governed by the Turkish Football Federation. Notable achievements include third place…

Turkish Grand Prix A Formula One race held at Istanbul Park in Turkey, first run in 2005; notable for its high-speed Turn 8, undulating layout and a history that includes a hiatus and later calendar…

Turkmenistan at the Olympic Games Turkmenistan at the Olympics Summary of Turkmenistan’s Olympic participation: history, National Olympic Committee, events contested, results and notable facts about its Summer Games presence.

Turkmenistan national football team The Turkmenistan national football team represents Turkmenistan in international men's football. Governed by the Football Federation of Turkmenistan, it competes in AFC and FIFA co…

Turks and Caicos Islands national football team National football team representing the Turks and Caicos Islands in international soccer; a small CONCACAF and FIFA member focusing on development, regional competitions, and grass…

Turner Field: from Olympic Stadium to baseball park and college football venue Turner Field Turner Field in Atlanta opened as Centennial Olympic Stadium for 1996 Olympics, became home of the Atlanta Braves (1997–2016), and was later reconfigured as Georgia State Universit…

TuS Koblenz (German football club) TuS Koblenz TuS Koblenz is an association football club from Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The club reached the professional second tier in the 2000s and fields senior and youth team…

Tuvalu at the Olympics Overview of Tuvalu’s participation in the Olympic Games: first appearance in 2008, typical sports and delegation size, National Olympic Committee, absence of Winter appearances and…

Tuvalu national football team — overview, history, and significance Tuvalu national football team Summary of the Tuvalu national football team: organization, competitive status, challenges, cultural importance and distinguishing facts about this small Pacific nation's represent…

Twenty20 (T20) cricket Twenty20 Twenty20, or T20, is a condensed form of cricket with 20 overs per side. Designed for fast-paced, spectator-friendly play, it spawned major domestic leagues and a global internatio…

Twenty20 International (T20I): the international short format of cricket Twenty20 International A Twenty20 International (T20I) is an official international cricket match of 20 overs per side. It emphasizes fast scoring, tactical bowling limits and has transformed modern cric…

Types of tennis matches Types of tennis match Overview of the principal tennis match formats—singles, doubles, mixed, wheelchair—and common practice and scoring variations used in recreational and competitive play.

Tyrrell Racing: British Formula One Team and Constructor Tyrrell Racing British Formula One team founded by Ken Tyrrell, renowned for its 1970s success with Jackie Stewart, the six-wheeled car experiment, and its later sale to British American Racing.

U.S. Grosseto 1912 Unione Sportiva Grosseto 1912 is a Tuscan association football club founded in 1912. The team is known for its red colours, home at Stadio Carlo Zecchini, and a history of competit…

U.S. Open U.S. Open commonly denotes major American open championships, most notably the US Open tennis tournament and the U.S. Open golf championship, and is also used for other national op…

U.S. Salernitana 1919 Italian professional football club from Salerno, founded in 1919. Known as the 'Granata' for their garnet colours, based at Stadio Arechi, with a history of play in Serie B and occ…

UAE Pro League The UAE Pro League is the United Arab Emirates' top professional football competition, featuring the country's leading clubs, promotion and relegation, continental qualification an…

Uberlândia Esporte Clube Brazilian football club from Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, with a long regional presence, home stadium in the city, distinctive black-and-white identity, and participation in state and…

UCI ProTour: top-tier professional road cycling competition (2005–2010) UCI ProTour The UCI ProTour was the Union Cycliste Internationale’s top-level series of professional road races (launched 2005). It defined elite teams, race calendar and ranking before evolvi…

Unió Esportiva Lleida — Catalan football club UE Lleida Overview of Unió Esportiva Lleida, a historic association football club from Lleida, Catalonia, its identity, stadium, competitive history and legacy, including its reformation.

UE Sant Andreu (Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu) UE Sant Andreu Spanish football club from the Sant Andreu district of Barcelona, founded in 1909. A community-focused team with a long history in regional leagues and frequent presence in Spain's…

UEFA Champions League: Europe’s premier club football competition UEFA Champions League Overview, format, history and significance of the UEFA Champions League, the top annual club tournament in European football, its structure, notable winners, and how clubs qualify.

UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Defunct European club competition (1960–61 to 1998–99) that brought together domestic cup winners across UEFA members; abolished in 1999 as UEFA restructured its club tournaments.

UEFA Euro 1968 The 1968 UEFA European Football Championship was the third edition of the tournament, held in Italy and won by Italy after a replayed final against Yugoslavia.

UEFA European Championship 1972 (Euro 1972) UEFA Euro 1972 Summary of the 1972 UEFA European Football Championship held in Belgium: format, participants, outcomes and significance of the four-team final tournament won by West Germany.

UEFA Euro 1980: summary, format, and significance UEFA Euro 1980 Overview of the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship held in Italy: format changes, participating teams, key results and historical significance of West Germany’s victory.

UEFA Euro 1988: West Germany hosts a landmark tournament UEFA Euro 1988 The 1988 UEFA European Championship was held in West Germany from 10–25 June. Eight teams contested the title, won by the Netherlands who defeated the Soviet Union 2–0 in the Munic…

UEFA Euro 1992 — Sweden tournament and Denmark's unexpected triumph UEFA Euro 1992 The ninth UEFA European Championship, held in Sweden from 10–26 June 1992, featured eight teams and culminated in Denmark's surprising victory over Germany after they were invited…

UEFA Euro 1996: Hosts, format, final and legacy UEFA Euro 1996 Summary of the 1996 UEFA European Championship held in England, the first 16-team finals, Germany's victory by golden goal, key format points and cultural impact.

UEFA Euro 2000 — overview, hosts, final and legacy UEFA Euro 2000 Euro 2000 was the 11th UEFA European Championship, co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands. France won the tournament, defeating Italy by a golden goal in the final held at the Ki…

UEFA Euro 2004 — Portugal tournament and Greece's surprise victory UEFA Euro 2004 UEFA Euro 2004 was hosted by Portugal from 12 June to 4 July 2004. The 16-team finals produced one of football’s biggest surprises: Greece won the championship, defeating host nati…

UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying How national teams competed for places at UEFA Euro 2008: format, seeding, match schedule, tiebreakers and the role of play-offs in deciding final tournament participants.

UEFA Euro 2012 — Group A overview UEFA Euro 2012 Group A Summary of Group A at UEFA Euro 2012, featuring Poland, Czech Republic, Greece and Russia; group format, outcomes, notable points and legacy of the group stage.

UEFA Euro 2012 — Group B UEFA Euro 2012 Group B Summary of UEFA Euro 2012 Group B (June 9–17, 2012): participants, context, results and significance of the so-called “Group of Death.”