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Dajuan Wagner

Dajuan Wagner, born 1983, Camden High School and Memphis star, sixth overall pick of the 2002 NBA draft by Cleveland; NBA career cut short by colitis and colon surgery.

Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott, born Rayne Dakota Prescott in 1993, is an American football quarterback who has started for the Dallas Cowboys since 2016 and holds their record for passing touchdowns.

Dakorien Moore

Dakorien Moore, known as Kori, is an Oregon Ducks wide receiver from Duncanville, Texas; a consensus five-star, No. 1 receiver recruit in 2025 who decommitted from LSU, chose Oregon, and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention as a freshman.

Dakota Albritton

Dakota Albritton, nicknamed "Stilts", is a Banana Ball player for the Savannah Bananas who performs as a pitcher, hitter, and entertainer while standing on 10-foot stilts.

Dakota Allen

Dakota Allen (Dakota Devon Allen, born 1995) is an American linebacker from Humble, Texas; a Last Chance U alumnus who played at Texas Tech and EMCC and spent 2019-2022 in the NFL with the Raiders, Jaguars, Browns, and Broncos.

Dale Hawerchuk

Dale Hawerchuk, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center (1963-2020); first overall 1981 draft pick of the original Winnipeg Jets; 1,409 NHL points; Calder 1982; Canada Cup 1987, 1991; later Barrie Colts coach.

Dale Moss

Dale Moss (born 1988) is an American former NFL wide receiver from South Dakota State who never played a regular-season game, later known from The Bachelorette season 16 and acting.

Dale Murphy

Dale Murphy (Dale Bryan Murphy), born 1956 in Portland, Oregon, is a former MLB outfielder, mostly with the Atlanta Braves (1976-1990), two-time NL MVP (1982, 1983), 398 career home runs, number 3 retired by Atlanta, not elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dalen Cambre

Dalen Cambre, wide receiver and special-teams player for the NFL's New York Giants (No. 83), born 2001; former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns holder and coverage ace, signed as a 2025 undrafted free agent.

Dallas Braden

Dallas Braden (born 1983) is a former Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher who threw the 19th perfect game in MLB history on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010, and later became an ESPN and NBC Sports California broadcaster.

Dallas Clark

Dallas Clark is a former NFL tight end (Iowa Hawkeyes; Indianapolis Colts 2003–2011, then Tampa Bay and Baltimore) who won Super Bowl XLI, made the 2009 Pro Bowl with 100 catches, and joined the Colts Ring of Honor in 2024.

Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys, NFL franchise founded January 28, 1960 as the league's 13th expansion team; five Super Bowl wins (VI, XII, XXVII, XXVIII, XXX), NFL-record 20 straight winning seasons, owned by Jerry Jones since 1989, world's most valuable sports franchise.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC), "America's Sweethearts": the Dallas Cowboys' professional cheer squad, reimagined in 1972 under Tex Schramm with the iconic star-spangled uniform, Smithsonian-honored, 85+ USO tours, CMT and Netflix series.

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, CMT reality series 2006-2021, 16 seasons, 162 episodes, following Kelli Finglass and Judy Trammell auditioning dancers for the DCC squad; succeeded by Netflix's America's Sweethearts.

Dallas Goedert

Dallas Goedert (born 1995) is an American NFL tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, drafted 49th overall in 2018 from South Dakota State; Eagles all-time postseason receptions leader and 2025 single-season TE touchdown record holder.

Dallas Keuchel

Dallas Keuchel, born 1988 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is an American left-handed starting pitcher, 2015 AL Cy Young winner with the Houston Astros, five-time Gold Glove ground-ball specialist, later with the White Sox, Braves, and other clubs.

Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks, NBA franchise founded 1980 in Dallas, Texas; play at American Airlines Center. One NBA title (2011), Finals in 2006, 2011, 2024; owned by Adelson-Dumont families since 2023 after Mark Cuban's sale; Luka Doncic traded 2025, Cooper Flagg drafted first overall.

Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars, NHL Western Conference ice hockey team in Dallas, Texas; formerly the Minnesota North Stars (1967-1993). Won the 1999 Stanley Cup on Brett Hull's triple-overtime goal; six Final appearances; moving to a Plano arena by 2031.

Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings, WNBA Western Conference team in Dallas-Fort Worth; founded 1998 as Detroit Shock (titles 2003, 2006, 2008), then Tulsa Shock, relocated 2016; plays at College Park Center, moving to American Airlines Center in 2027.

Dallen Bentley

Dallen Bentley (born 2000) is a Denver Broncos tight end, 256th overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft from Utah; a late bloomer who broke out in 2025 with 48 catches, 620 yards, and 6 touchdowns.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (DWZ), born 1995 in Hamilton NZ, NRL winger/fullback for Penrith, Canterbury-Bankstown and the NZ Warriors; Kiwis captain 2018, record 24 tries in 2023, Dally M Winger of the Year, Warriors deal to 2028.

Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht, NBA wing for the Los Angeles Lakers, drafted 17th overall in 2024 after SEC Player of the Year and consensus All-American season at Tennessee; rescinded Mark Williams trade, reduced 2025-26 role.

Dalton Rushing

Dalton Rushing (Dalton Wayne Rushing, born 2001) is a Dodgers catcher and first baseman drafted 40th overall in 2022 from Louisville, a 2024 Dodgers minor league player of the year who debuted in MLB on May 15, 2025.

Dalvin Cook

Dalvin Cook, NFL running back (Florida State; brother of James Cook), drafted 41st overall 2017 by Minnesota; four straight Pro Bowls 2019-2022, 6,227 career rushing yards, later Jets, Ravens, Cowboys.

Daly Cherry-Evans

Daly Cherry-Evans (Chez), born 1989 in Redcliffe, Queensland, is an NRL halfback/five-eighth: 2011 Manly premiership, most-capped Sea Eagle, Queensland Maroons captain, 2026 Roosters, Hull FC from 2027.

Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills NFL safety drafted 212th overall in 2021 out of Pittsburgh, suffered commotio cordis cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football on January 2, 2023, was resuscitated on the field, returned in 2023, and leads the Chasing M's Foundation CPR and AED advocacy.

Dametrious Crownover

Dametrious Crownover, New England Patriots offensive tackle, 2026 NFL Draft sixth-round pick (196th overall) from Texas A&M; former tight end, 6-7, 319 lbs, two-year right tackle starter.

Damian Jones (basketball)

Damian Jones (born 1995, Baton Rouge) is an American center, Vanderbilt All-SEC big, 30th pick of the 2016 NBA Draft, two-time NBA champion with Golden State (2017, 2018), now with Real Madrid.

Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard, NBA point guard drafted sixth in 2012 by Portland, franchise-record 19,376 points, traded to Milwaukee in 2023, 2025 Achilles tear and Trail Blazers return; rapper Dame D.O.L.L.A.

Damian McKenzie

Damian McKenzie, born 1995 in Invercargill, is a New Zealand first five-eighth/fullback for the Chiefs, Waikato and All Blacks (debut 2016, No. 1154); Chiefs' all-time top point scorer, 2024 leading Test points scorer.