AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk (DWS) — Dutch football club AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk AFC Door Wilskracht Sterk (commonly DWS) is a football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands, known for its mid-20th-century success, later professional merger, and continued amateur an…
AFC East — NFL Division Overview AFC East One of four divisions in the American Football Conference, the AFC East includes the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins. It has a long rivalries…
AFC North (National Football League division) AFC North AFC North is one of four divisions in the NFL's American Football Conference, composed of four long-standing franchises from the Ohio–Pennsylvania–Maryland region, known for intens…
AFC Women's Asian Cup The AFC Women's Asian Cup is the premier women's national-team football championship in Asia, serving as continental title competition and a pathway to the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Afghanistan at the Olympics History of Afghanistan’s participation in the Olympic Games, its national committee, sports and athletes, notable results and the broader significance of Olympic involvement.
Afghanistan national football team The senior men's football team representing Afghanistan in international competition, governed by the national federation and competing in AFC, FIFA and South Asian regional events…
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — continental football championship Africa Cup of Nations The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is Africa’s premier men's national team football tournament, organised by CAF since 1957. It crowns the continental champion and has evolved in fo…
AIK Bandy — the bandy section of Allmänna Idrottsklubben in Solna AIK Bandy AIK Bandy is the bandy section of the Swedish multi-sport club AIK, based in Solna. Founded in 1905, the team won national championships in 1909, 1914 and 1931 and has a long regio…
AIK IF (AIK Ishockey) — Ice hockey section of AIK from Solna, Sweden AIK IF AIK IF is the ice hockey section of Allmänna Idrottsklubben (AIK) in Solna. Founded in 1921, the team has a long history in Swedish hockey with multiple national championships and…
AIK Solna (AIK Fotboll) — Swedish football club AIK Solna AIK Solna is a major Swedish football club from Solna, Stockholm, founded in 1891. Known for black-and-yellow colours, a large fanbase, multiple national titles and a history in do…
Airsoft: sport, equipment, gameplay, history and safety Airsoft Airsoft is a recreational shooting sport using realistic replica firearms that fire small plastic BBs. It emphasizes simulation, tactics, and sportsmanship across varied game types…
Ajman Club Ajman Club (نادي عجمان) is a professional football club from Ajman, United Arab Emirates, competing in national leagues and known for community programs, youth development and peri…
Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) — prominent Libyan football club Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) Al Ahli SC (Tripoli) is a major Libyan football club based in Tripoli, known for domestic success, a large supporter base, participation in continental competitions and a long-stan…
Al Ahly SC Al Ahly SC is an Egyptian multi-sport club best known for its football team. Founded in 1907, it is among Africa’s most successful clubs and was named CAF's African Club of the Cen…
Al Dhahra SC (Tripoli) — Libyan football club Al Dhahra SC Al Dhahra SC is a football club based in Tripoli, Libya. This article outlines its identity, participation in local competitions, historical context, community role, and notable di…
Al Hilal SFC — prominent Saudi football club from Riyadh Al Hilal SFC Al Hilal SFC is a Riyadh-based Saudi football club, historically the country's most successful team with numerous domestic and continental trophies and a large national and regiona…
Al Jazira Club — Abu Dhabi football club Al Jazira Club Al Jazira Club is a professional football club based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, competing in the UAE Pro League and known for domestic success, youth development, and part…
Al Nassr Football Club — Riyadh's historic Saudi football team Al Nassr FC Al Nassr FC is a Riyadh-based Saudi football club founded in 1955. Known for yellow-and-blue colours, a large national following and domestic success, it has grown to prominence in…
Al-Ahli Dubai — Emirati football club (Al Ahli Club) Al-Ahli Dubai Overview of Al-Ahli Dubai, a historic football club from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, its identity, competitions, stadium, and its later merger into Shabab Al Ahli Club.
Al-Arabi Sports Club (Doha) Al-Arabi Doha Al-Arabi is a multi-sport club based in Doha, Qatar, known for its red colours and participation in football and other sports, youth development, and a long-standing presence in Qa…
Al-Madina SC (Tripoli) Al-Madina SC Al-Madina SC is a football club based in Tripoli, Libya. It competes in the national league system, has a history in domestic cup and league competitions, and plays a role in the c…
Al-Nasr SC (Benghazi) Al-Nasr SC is a professional football club from Benghazi, Libya, competing in national league and cup competitions, with a local fan base and a role in youth development and commun…
Al-Nasr SC (Dubai) — Overview, history and role in UAE football Al-Nasr SC (Dubai) Al-Nasr SC is a Dubai-based football club founded in 1945. One of the oldest clubs in the United Arab Emirates, it plays at Al Maktoum Stadium and has a long history in domestic co…
Al-Shabab (Dubai) — Emirati football club Al-Shabab Dubai Al-Shabab Dubai was a professional football club based in Dubai that competed in UAE national competitions and later merged into Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club, contributing to local pl…
Al-Shat Tripoli (Libyan football club) Al-Shat Tripoli Al-Shat Tripoli is a football club based in Tripoli, Libya. The article summarizes its role in Libyan football, local significance, competition level, and context within Tripoli’s…
Al-Wahda Abu Dhabi Al-Wahda Abu Dhabi is a professional football club based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, known for domestic success, a strong local following and regular participation in regio…
Al-Wasl F.C. — Dubai football club of Al Wasl Sports Club Al-Wasl F.C. Al‑Wasl F.C. is a professional football club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Part of the multi‑sports Al Wasl Sports Club, it competes at the top domestic level and has a str…
Alabama Vipers (arena football franchise) Alabama Vipers Short-lived Arena Football League franchise based in Huntsville, Alabama in 2010; evolved from the Tennessee Valley Vipers (2000–2009) and later relocated to become the Georgia For…
Albacete Balompié — Spanish football club from Albacete Albacete Balompié Albacete Balompié is a professional football club based in Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain. Founded mid-20th century, it has competed in La Liga and is known for its stadium, y…
Albania at the Olympics History and overview of Albania's participation in the Olympic Games, its organization, common sports, notable characteristics and the challenges and prospects for Albanian athlete…
Albania national football team Official national football team of Albania; overview of history, identity, competitions, notable players, supporters and key achievements such as qualification for UEFA Euro 2016.
Albany Devils Overview of the Albany Devils, an American professional ice hockey team that played in the AHL as the New Jersey Devils' primary farm club, with history, affiliates, venues, and le…
Alberta Junior Hockey League The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) is a Junior A ice hockey league based in Alberta. It develops young players toward college, major junior and professional opportunities and…
Albirex Niigata — Japanese professional football club Albirex Niigata Albirex Niigata is a professional Japanese football club based in Niigata. Known for its bright orange colours, a strong local fanbase and satellite teams abroad, the club is a pro…
Alemannia Aachen Historic German football club from Aachen, founded in 1900. Known for black-and-yellow colours, passionate local support, the Tivoli stadium and a DFB‑Pokal run that led to Europea…
Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium Home of Real Madrid Castilla and part of the club's training complex, Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium is a modern 2006-built venue in Madrid named for the club legend and used for reser…
Algeria at the Olympic Games Algeria at the Olympics History and overview of Algeria's Olympic participation, key athletes, organizational structure, notable achievements, and distinctions in Summer and Winter Games.
Algeria national football team The Algeria national football team, nicknamed Les Fennecs, represents Algeria in international football. Governed by the Algerian Football Federation, it has notable World Cup appe…
Alki Larnaca FC Cypriot football club from Larnaca founded in 1948. Played at various levels of the national league system and was a notable local presence before financial collapse in 2014.
All-America (honor): recognition of top amateur athletes in U.S. sports All-America All-America designation honors amateur athletes judged among the best in a season or event, typically in U.S. collegiate and amateur sports. Selection methods, history, and example…
All-time Asian Games medal table (Summer Games, 1951–2018) All-time Asian Games medal table Overview and explanation of the all-time medal table for the Summer Asian Games (1951–2018): scope, ranking rules, historical trends, uses, limitations and how to interpret the dat…
All-time Asian Para Games medal table (2010–2018) All-time Asian Para Games medal table Cumulative medal standings for the Summer Asian Para Games covering the first three editions (2010–2018), with explanation of scope, ranking method, history and notable patterns.
All-time Asian Winter Games medal table (1986–2017) All-time Asian Winter Games medal table Summary and explanation of the cumulative medal standings for the Asian Winter Games from the inaugural 1986 Sapporo edition through the 2017 Sapporo Games, including methodology,…
Allmänna Idrottsklubben (AIK) — Swedish multi-sport club Allmänna Idrottsklubben Allmänna Idrottsklubben (AIK) is a Stockholm-based Swedish multi-sport club founded in 1891. It fields teams in football, ice hockey, bandy and several other sports and has a large…
Allsvenskan — Sweden's top men's football league Allsvenskan Allsvenskan is the highest professional men's football league in Sweden, founded in 1924. It features a calendar-year season, promotion and relegation with Superettan, and qualific…
Allsvenskan (bandy) Allsvenskan is the second tier of men's bandy in Sweden, formed in its current form in 2007–08. It comprises 24 teams in two regional groups and serves as the link between Elitseri…
Allsvenskan (men's handball) Allsvenskan is Sweden's second-tier men's team handball league, governed by the Swedish Handball Federation. It operates beneath Handbollsligan with promotion/relegation and plays…
Allsvenskan (women's handball) Allsvenskan is the second-tier national league for women's team handball in Sweden, organized by the Swedish Handball Federation and serving as a competitive development level belo…
