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David Njoku
David Njoku, born in 1996, is an American football tight end drafted by Cleveland in 2017 who made the Pro Bowl in 2023 and joined the Chargers in 2026.
David Ortiz
David Ortiz (Big Papi), Dominican designated hitter and first baseman for the Twins and Red Sox, 1997–2016; 541 home runs, three World Series titles, first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2022.
David Pastrňák
David Pastrňák, Czech NHL right winger for the Boston Bruins, drafted 25th overall in 2014; four straight 100-point seasons, 933 career points, five All-Star Teams, named Bruins captain in September 2026.
David Pocock
David Pocock (born 1988, Messina, South Africa), Zimbabwe-born Australian former Wallabies openside flanker and captain, 83 tests, three World Cups, two John Eales Medals; now independent ACT senator elected 2022, re-elected 2025.
David Pollack
David Pollack (born 1982), Georgia Bulldogs three-time All-American defensive end, 2005 Bengals first-round pick whose NFL career ended with a broken neck in 2006, later ESPN College GameDay analyst until 2023.
David Price (baseball)
David Price (David Taylor Price), born 1985 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, American left-handed pitcher; first overall 2007 draft pick, 2012 AL Cy Young winner with Tampa Bay Rays, 2018 World Series champion with Boston Red Sox.
David Robertson (baseball)
David Alan Robertson (D-Rob), born 1985, American MLB relief pitcher; 2009 World Series champion Yankees, 2011 All-Star, 175 saves, 2.93 ERA over 15 seasons; cutter-curveball reliever, 2021 Olympic silver medalist.
David Robinson
David Robinson, "The Admiral," NBA center for the San Antonio Spurs (1989-2003), 1995 MVP, 1994 scoring champion with a 71-point game, two-time NBA champion, and Hall of Famer class of 2009.
David Ross (baseball)
David Wade Ross (born 1977), American MLB catcher 2002-2016 with the Dodgers, Reds, Braves, Red Sox, and Cubs; two-time World Series champion (2013, 2016), homered in Game 7 of the 2016 Series as Jon Lester's personal catcher, then managed the Cubs 2020-2023.
David Shaw (American football)
David Lorenzo Shaw is an American football coach and former Stanford wide receiver who was Stanford's head coach from 2011 to 2022, its winningest coach, and later joined the Detroit Lions.
David Sills (American football)
David Sills V (born 1996) is an American football wide receiver who committed to USC at 13 as a quarterback, starred at West Virginia, and has played for the Giants, Broncos, Falcons, and Buccaneers.
David Stearns
David Stearns is an American baseball executive who has led the New York Mets' baseball operations since 2023, after running the Milwaukee Brewers from 2015 to 2022.
David Stern
David Joel Stern (1942-2020), NBA commissioner 1984-2014, the league's longest-serving and fourth commissioner; grew the NBA into a global brand, launched the WNBA and G League, added seven franchises, and was succeeded by Adam Silver.
David Stockton
David Stockton (born 1991, Spokane) is an American point guard, son of John Stockton, Gonzaga alum, undrafted 2014; 6 NBA games with Kings and Jazz, long G League and European career.
David Stone (American football)
David Stone Jr. is an Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle, No. 0, a consensus five-star 2024 recruit from IMG Academy and a projected first-round 2027 NFL Draft pick known for run defense.
David Thompson (basketball)
David Thompson, "Skywalker" (born 1954, Shelby, NC), NC State star and 1974 NCAA champion, ABA Rookie of the Year with Denver, 73-point game in 1978, Hall of Fame 1996.
David Tyree
David Tyree (born 1980), Giants wide receiver and 2005 Pro Bowl special-teamer from Syracuse, famous for the Helmet Catch, a 32-yard reception in Super Bowl XLII that helped end the Patriots' 19-0 bid; retired 2010.
David Walker (linebacker)
David Walker (born 2000) is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker, 121st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from Central Arkansas. Won the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award; school's all-time leader in sacks (31.0) and TFL (63.0); missed rookie year with ACL tear.
David Wells
David Lee "Boomer" Wells, born 1963, American MLB left-handed pitcher, 1987-2007, nine teams; 239-157, 4.13 ERA, 2,201 strikeouts; threw the 15th perfect game, May 17, 1998, Yankees; two World Series titles.
David West (basketball)
David Moorer West Sr. (born 1980), American power forward, 15 NBA seasons with Hornets, Pacers, Spurs, Warriors; two-time All-Star, 2003 AP National Player of the Year at Xavier, two-time NBA champion (2017, 2018).
David Wright
David Wright, Mets third baseman and captain (2004–2018), 7-time All-Star, 1,777 hits, 242 HR, 49.2 WAR; career ended by spinal stenosis; No. 5 retired 2025.
Davidson Wildcats men's basketball
Davidson Wildcats men's basketball: Davidson College's NCAA Division I program in the Atlantic 10, based at Belk Arena; 15 NCAA bids, Elite Eights in 1968, 1969, and 2008 under Lefty Driesell and Bob McKillop, with Stephen Curry as assistant GM.
Davion Mitchell
Davion Mitchell, NBA point guard for the Miami Heat, born 1998. Drafted ninth overall in 2021 by Sacramento, won the 2021 NCAA title with Baylor, traded to Miami in 2025, re-signed for two years, $24 million.
Dāvis Bertāns
Dāvis Bertāns, the Latvian Laser, Latvian forward born 1992, drafted 42nd in 2011 by Indiana, nine NBA seasons (Spurs, Wizards, Mavericks, Thunder, Hornets), career 39.6% from three, $80M Wizards deal, now Dubai Basketball.
Davis Cup
Davis Cup: the ITF's official men's international tennis team competition, founded 1900 by Dwight Davis, aka the World Cup of Tennis; 157 nations in 2025, USA leads with 32 titles, Italy reigning champion.
Davis Cup zonal competition
The Davis Cup zonal competition is the regional ladder beneath the Davis Cup's top tier, dividing most member nations into Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Europe/Africa zones on promotion and relegation.
Davis Love III
Davis Love III, American golfer (born 1964, Charlotte, NC): 21 PGA Tour wins including 1997 PGA Championship and 1992/2003 Players; two-time Ryder Cup captain (2012, 2016); World Golf Hall of Fame 2017; RSM Classic host.
Davis Mills
Davis Mills, Houston Texans quarterback, Stanford product, third-round pick (67th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft; first rookie QB with 300 yards, 3 TDs, and a 140.0+ rating in a game; career backup to C.J. Stroud.
Davis Wade Stadium
Davis Wade Stadium, officially Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field, is the on-campus football stadium of Mississippi State University and home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team.
Davis Warren
Davis Warren, American college football quarterback, Michigan walk-on (2020–2025) and Stanford starter (2026); acute myeloid leukemia survivor diagnosed March 2019; 2024: 1,199 passing yards, 7 TD, 9 INT.