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Davis Webb
Davis Webb (born 1995) is the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator and a former NFL backup quarterback drafted 87th overall by the Giants in 2017, later promoted to play caller by Sean Payton in 2026.
Davor Dominikovic
Davor Dominiković, Croatian handball left back born 1978 in Metković; Olympic gold 2004 and World Champion 2003 with Croatia, Champions League winner 2005 with Barcelona, later national team coach.
Dawn Staley
Dawn Staley (born 1970, Philadelphia) is a Hall of Fame point guard and coach: three Olympic golds as a player, WNBA All-Star, and South Carolina head coach with NCAA titles in 2017, 2022, and 2024.
Daxon Rudolph
Daxon Rudolph (born 2008), Canadian defenseman from Lacombe, Alberta; Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) star, drafted 4th overall 2026 by Buffalo Sabres, now at University of Denver.
Dayana Yastremska
Dayana Yastremska, Ukrainian tennis player born 2000 in Odessa; three WTA titles, career-high No. 21, 2024 Australian Open semifinalist as qualifier, first Ukrainian AO semifinalist.
Daylen Lile
Daylen Lile (born 2002, Louisville, KY) is a Washington Nationals outfielder, 2021 second-round pick, 2025 MLB debut, led NL rookies in triples (11), average (.299), and OPS (.845).
Daytona Tortugas
Daytona Tortugas, Cincinnati Reds Single-A affiliate in the Florida State League East, based in Daytona Beach at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark since 2015; 2026 FSL East second-half champions.
DC Defenders
DC Defenders: professional spring football team at Audi Field, Washington, D.C.; 2020 XFL East leader (3-2), 2023 XFL best record 9-1, 2025 UFL champions under Shannon Harris, 2026 United Bowl runners-up, famous for the beer snake fan tradition.
De La Salle Green Archers basketball
De La Salle Green Archers basketball: DLSU's UAAP men's team, nicknamed in 1939 after an NCAA title upset of Ateneo; five NCAA and eleven UAAP championships, including Season 88 in 2025.
De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox, NBA point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, drafted fifth overall by Sacramento in 2017 from Kentucky; All-Star, 2023 Clutch Player of the Year, All-NBA Third Team, and NBA steals leader.
De'Andre Hunter
De'Andre Hunter, born 1997 in Philadelphia, is an NBA forward-guard for the Sacramento Kings. The 2019 fourth overall pick won the NCAA title with Virginia and played for Atlanta (2019-2025) and Cleveland.
De'Anthony Melton
De'Anthony Melton (born 1998) is an American NBA combo guard, "Mr. Do Something", drafted 46th in 2018 by Houston; Suns, Grizzlies, 76ers, Warriors; career-best 12.3 PPG in 2025-26 and re-signed by Golden State for two years, $11 million.
De'Anthony Thomas
De'Anthony Thomas (DAT), born 1993, Oregon Ducks all-purpose back and 2014 Chiefs fourth-round pick; NFL return specialist with 69 games, 1,588 kick-return yards, and a Super Bowl title.
De'Vondre Campbell
De'Vondre Campbell, NFL linebacker (Falcons, Cardinals, Packers, 49ers, 2016–2024); 2021 first-team AP All-Pro with 145 tackles for Green Bay; released by San Francisco in December 2024 after refusing to enter a game.
De'Zhaun Stribling
De'Zhaun Stribling, born 2002 in Kapolei, Hawaii, is an NFL wide receiver drafted 33rd overall in 2026 by the 49ers after college stops at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss (216 catches, 2,964 yards, 23 TDs).
Deacon Jones
Deacon Jones (David D. Jones, 1938–2013), Hall of Fame NFL defensive end for the Rams, Chargers, and Redskins; coined the term "sack," unofficially recorded 173.5, and inspired the Deacon Jones Award.
Dead ball
Dead ball (dead puck in ice hockey): a ball or puck out of play, forcing a stoppage and restart by face-off or pitch. Covers IIHF, NFHS, and MLB rules on when play dies and restarts.
Dead-ball era
Dead-ball era: period of Major League Baseball, roughly 1901–1919, of dominant pitching and low scoring, ended in 1920 by Babe Ruth's home runs, the spitball ban, and the clean-ball policy after Ray Chapman's death.
Dean Butler
Dean Butler (Dean William Butler, born 1977, Warwick, Queensland) is a retired Australian field hockey defender, nicknamed Butts, who won Olympic gold at Athens 2004 with the Kookaburras and earned 203 caps with 14 goals.
Dean Connors
Dean Connors (born 2003, Bend, Oregon), American football running back, Riverside CC/Rice/Houston, undrafted 2026 signed by Los Angeles Rams; only FBS back with 700+ rushing and 400+ receiving yards in both 2023 and 2024.
Dean Kennedy (American football)
Dean Kennedy is an American college football coach, UCLA offensive coordinator from 2026 under Bob Chesney, formerly James Madison OC (2024-25, first CFP berth) and Holy Cross OC/QB coach (2022-23).
Dean Smith
Dean Smith (1931-2015), American college basketball coach, head coach at North Carolina 1961-1997, 879-254 record, NCAA titles 1982 and 1993, 1976 Olympic gold, Four Corners offense innovator, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
Dean Spanos
Dean Spanos (Dean Alexander Spanos), owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Chargers, son of Alex Spanos; moved the franchise from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2017 for a $650 million relocation fee, now plays at SoFi Stadium.
Deandre Ayton
Deandre Ayton, Bahamian NBA center born 1998 in Nassau; first overall 2018 draft pick by Phoenix Suns, later Portland, Lakers, and Washington Wizards; 2021 Finals runner-up.
Deandre Baker
Deandre Baker (born 1997) is an American football cornerback from Miami who won the 2018 Jim Thorpe Award at Georgia and played for the Giants and Chiefs.
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins, NFL wide receiver (Texans, Cardinals, Titans, Chiefs, Ravens, 2013-2025); 1,006 catches, 13,295 yards, 85 TDs; five Pro Bowls, five All-Pro; Georgia Tech assistant WR coach in 2026.
DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan (born 1988) is an American NBA center, 6'11", drafted 35th overall by the Clippers in 2008; a Lob City-era All-Star, All-NBA center, Nuggets champion, and current New Orleans Pelicans veteran.
DeAngelo Hall
DeAngelo Hall (born 1983) is a former NFL cornerback and safety, Virginia Tech All-American, 2004 No. 8 pick, three-time Pro Bowler with 43 interceptions and a record-tying four-INT game; later Panthers coach and FPA executive.
DeAngelo Williams
DeAngelo Williams (DeAngelo Chondon Williams), born 1983, NFL running back from Memphis drafted 27th overall by Carolina in 2006; Panthers all-time leading rusher (6,846 yards), 2008 Pro Bowler, later Pittsburgh Steelers.
Death and funeral of Babe Ruth
Death and funeral of Babe Ruth: the baseball slugger (1895-1948) died of nasopharyngeal cancer at Memorial Hospital, New York, on August 16, 1948; he lay in state two days at Yankee Stadium before a Cardinal Spellman requiem at St. Patrick's Cathedral.