Other team and ball sports

Maya Taguchi (田口真彩)

Maya Taguchi (田口真彩, born 2005) is a Japanese left-handed badminton doubles player for ACT SAIKYO; 2023 world junior doubles champion and Yuta Watanabe's mixed doubles partner since 2024, world No. 13 in 2026.

Mayo GAA

Mayo GAA (Cumann Lúthchleas Gael Mhaigh Eo) is the County Mayo board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Its footballers won All-Irelands in 1936, 1950, 1951, and 2026, ending a 75-year wait by beating Kerry 1-20 to 1-17.

Mayya Petrova

Mayya Petrova (Майя Андреевна Петрова, née Kaverina), born 1982 in Volgograd, Russian handball line player; Olympic gold 2016 with Russia, world champion 2009, long-serving Rostov-Don player.

Mbaye Ndiaye (basketball)

Mbaye Ndiaye, Senegalese basketball forward born 1999, 204 cm; played Bourg-en-Bresse, Blois, ASVEL, and Olympiacos in the EuroLeague; distinct from the Eastern Michigan guard Mbaye N'Diaye and from footballers of the same name.

McDonald's All-American Game

McDonald's All-American Game (McDAAG), annual East vs. West all-star games for the top 24 US boys and 24 girls high school seniors, first played 1978; alumni include Jordan, LeBron, Parker.

McKenzie Milton

McKenzie Milton, former UCF and Florida State quarterback from Kapolei, Hawaii, led UCF to a 13-0 2017 season, overcame a catastrophic 2018 knee injury, and returned to UCF as quarterbacks coach in December 2024.

McMahon Stadium

McMahon Stadium: University of Calgary-owned outdoor football stadium in Calgary, Alberta, built in 103 days in 1960 for about $1 million. Home of the CFL Calgary Stampeders and Dinos; hosted 1988 Winter Olympics ceremonies and multiple Grey Cups, with replacement planning underway.

Meadowlark Lemon

Meadowlark Lemon (Meadow Lemon III, 1932-2015), American basketball entertainer nicknamed the Clown Prince of Basketball; Harlem Globetrotters showman famed for half-court hook shots, 16,000 games, 2003 Hall of Fame enshrinement, later an ordained minister.

Meaghan Mikkelson

Meaghan Mikkelson, full name Meaghan Mikkelson-Reid, is a Canadian retired ice hockey defenceman who won two Olympic gold medals and is now a Calgary Flames radio commentator.

Mecole Hardman

Mecole Hardman Jr. (born 1998), NFL wide receiver and return specialist from Georgia; drafted 56th overall by the Chiefs in 2019, three-time Super Bowl champion who caught the first walk-off touchdown pass in Super Bowl history (LVIII).

Megan Keller

Megan Keller (born 1996, Farmington Hills, Michigan) is an American ice hockey defender, Boston Fleet captain, three-time Olympian with gold 2018 and 2026 and silver 2022, scoring the 2026 overtime golden goal against Canada.

Meghan Agosta

Meghan Agosta (Agosta-Marciano), Canadian ice hockey forward born 1987 in Windsor, Ontario; three Olympic golds (2006, 2010, 2014) and 2018 silver with Team Canada; 2010 tournament MVP; retired from international play February 2024; Vancouver police constable.

Meghan Duggan

Meghan Duggan, American ice hockey player and executive born 1987 in Danvers, Massachusetts; 2018 Olympic gold medalist and U.S. captain, 2011 Patty Kazmaier winner, later Devils director of player development and PWHL Hamilton general manager.

Megu Hirose

Megu Hirose (広瀬芽), Japanese softball third baseman born 1981 in Amagasaki, Hyogo; Taiyo Yuden player who won gold with Japan at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2006 Doha Asian Games, with an Olympic-record 29 assists in 2008.

Mehmet Okur

Mehmet Okur (Mehmet Murat Okur), born 1979 in Yalova, Turkey, is a retired 6'11" NBA center/power forward; 2004 NBA champion with Detroit and the first Turkish NBA All-Star (2007), later a Phoenix Suns coach.

Mekhi Becton

Mekhi Becton Sr. (meh-KAI), American NFL offensive lineman from Louisville, taken 11th overall by the Jets in the 2020 draft; rebuilt his career at right guard, starting for Philadelphia's 2024 Super Bowl championship team.

Mel Blount

Mel Blount, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback 1970-1983, Hall of Fame 1989. 57 career interceptions (franchise record), 1975 AP Defensive Player of the Year with 11 INTs, four Super Bowl titles, and the 1978 five-yard contact rule named for him.

Mel Counts

Mel Counts (Melvin Grant Counts), born 1941 in Coos Bay, Oregon, is a 7-foot American center who won 1964 Olympic basketball gold with the USA, played 12 NBA seasons (789 games, 8.3 ppg), and won two NBA championships as Bill Russell's backup with the Boston Celtics.

Mel Ott

Mel Ott (Melvin Thomas Ott), nicknamed Master Melvin, was an American outfielder who spent 1926 to 1947 with the New York Giants, hitting a then-NL-record 511 home runs.

Mel Tucker

Mel Tucker (Melvin Tucker II, born 1972) is an American football coach, former Colorado (2019) and Michigan State (2020-23) head coach, 25-21 college record, fired for cause in 2023 after a sexual harassment investigation.

Melbourne Football Club

Melbourne Football Club (Demons), founded 1858-59 by Tom Wills and colleagues who wrote the first Australian rules, is an AFL club based at the MCG with 14 VFL/AFL/AFLW premierships, most recently 2021 (men) and 2022 Season 7 (AFLW).

Melbourne Park

Melbourne Park is a 40-hectare sports and entertainment precinct on Olympic Boulevard in central Melbourne, Australia, home to Rod Laver Arena and the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (AAMI Park) is a 30,000-seat purpose-built rectangular stadium in Melbourne, opened 2010, home to Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City, and Melbourne Storm, with a geodesic bioframe roof.

Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Storm, NRL rugby league club founded 1998, first professional Victorian club. Four recognized premierships (1999, 2012, 2017, 2020); 2007 and 2009 titles stripped in the 2010 salary cap scandal.

Meldric Daluz

Meldric Daluz (Meldric St. Clair daLuz Vieira, 1921-2011) was an Indian field hockey halfback who won gold with India at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, playing one match in India's fifth consecutive title run.

Meleek Thomas

Meleek Thomas (born 2006) is an American NBA guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, drafted 34th overall in 2026 after a freshman season at Arkansas averaging 15.6 points on 41.6% three-point shooting.

Meli Derenalagi

Ratu Meli Derenalagi (born 1998, Nadi, Fiji), Fijian rugby player; won men's rugby sevens gold with Fiji at Tokyo 2020 Olympics, captained Fiji 7s and the Fijian Drua, and plays back row for the Flying Fijians.

Meline Nocandy

Méline Nocandy, French handball centre back born 1998 in Saint-Claude, Guadeloupe; clubs Metz, Paris 92, Brest; Olympic gold Tokyo 2020 and silver Paris 2024; world champion 2023 with France.

Melissa Mills

Melissa Mills (Melissa Ann Mills, born 1973, Sydney) is an Australian water polo player who won gold with Australia at Sydney 2000, the first Olympic women's water polo tournament, scoring four goals including the first in the 4-3 final win over the United States.