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Raja Bell
Raja Bell (born 1976) is a former NBA shooting guard from the U.S. Virgin Islands, undrafted, known as a 3-and-D specialist with the Phoenix Suns, two All-Defensive selections, and a Kobe Bryant feud; now co-hosts The Ringer's Real Ones.
Rajeev Ram
Rajeev Ram, American tennis player born 1984 in Denver, raised in Carmel, Indiana; six-time Grand Slam doubles champion, 2022 ATP doubles world No. 1, two-time Olympic silver medalist, retired September 2026.
Rajko Žižić
Rajko Žižić (Рајко Жижић, 1955–2003), Yugoslav basketball center from Nikšić, Montenegro; Olympic gold 1980, silver 1976, bronze 1984; 188 national-team games; clubs Sutjeska, OKK Beograd, Crvena Zvezda, Reims.
Rajon Rondo
Rajon Rondo, born 1986 in Louisville, Kentucky, is an American former basketball player who won NBA titles with the Celtics in 2008 and the Lakers in 2020.
Rakeem Christmas
Rakeem Christmas is an American and U.S. Virgin Islands basketball player who broke out as a Syracuse senior, then played for the NBA's Indiana Pacers from 2015 to 2017.
Raleek Brown
Raleek Brown (born 2003) is a Texas Longhorns running back from Stockton, California, a former five-star Mater Dei recruit who starred at Arizona State in 2025 with 1,141 rushing yards and first-team All-Big 12 honors before transferring to Texas for 2026.
Ralph Beard
Ralph Beard (1927-2007), American basketball guard: 1948 Olympic gold medalist, three-time All-American and two-time NCAA champion at Kentucky, two-season All-NBA guard for the Indianapolis Olympians, banned from the NBA for life in the 1951 point-shaving scandal.
Ralph Bishop
Ralph English Bishop (1915-1974), American basketball center from the University of Washington; only collegian on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team, winning gold at Berlin 1936; later Denver Nuggets AAU player and coach, 1947 Chicago Stags draft pick.
Ralph Kiner
Ralph Kiner (1922-2014), Hall of Fame left fielder, led the NL in home runs seven straight seasons (1946-52), hit 369 career homers, and broadcast Mets games for over 50 years.
Ralph Sampson
Ralph Sampson (born 1960, Harrisonburg, Virginia) is a 7'4" Hall of Fame center, three-time national player of the year at Virginia, 1983 first overall pick, 1984 NBA Rookie of the Year, and half of Houston's Twin Towers with Hakeem Olajuwon.
Ralph Wilson Stadium
Ralph Wilson Stadium, also Rich Stadium, New Era Field, Bills Stadium, and Highmark Stadium, was the Buffalo Bills' open-air home in Orchard Park, NY, opened 1973, capacity about 71,600, replaced in 2026.
Ramesh Patel
Ramesh Unka Patel, New Zealand field hockey player born 1953 in Auckland; won gold at Montreal 1976 with brother Mohan, played at Munich 1972 and Los Angeles 1984, 123 NZ caps, later first Hockey New Zealand CEO.
Ran Takahashi (高橋藍)
Ran Takahashi (髙橋藍), born 2001, Japanese volleyball outside hitter, 188 cm, for Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and Japan's national team; 7th at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, ex-Padova and Monza in Italy.
Randall Cobb (American football)
Randall Cobb, Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver and 2011 second-round Packers pick; slot receiver and returner; only NFL player with 900+ receiving and kickoff return yards in a season (2012).
Randall Cunningham
Randall Cunningham (born 1963) is a former NFL quarterback for the Eagles, Vikings, Cowboys, and Ravens; a dual-threat pioneer with 29,979 passing and 4,928 rushing yards, 1998 All-Pro, not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Randy Arozarena
Randy Arozarena (born 1995, Cuba) is an MLB outfielder for the Seattle Mariners who set 2020 postseason records (29 hits, 10 home runs), won 2021 AL Rookie of the Year, and represents Mexico internationally.
Randy Dobnak
Randy Travis William Dobnak (born 1995) is an MLB right-handed pitcher, Kansas City Royals, formerly Twins; undrafted D-II Alderson Broaddus, ex-Utica Unicorns independent leaguer and 4.99-rated Uber driver, 2019 ALDS starter.
Randy Gregory
Randy Gregory, NFL edge rusher drafted 60th overall by Dallas in 2015 out of Nebraska; four substance-abuse suspensions, later Broncos ($70M deal), 49ers, and Buccaneers; 72 games, 22 sacks.
Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson, 'The Big Unit' (born 1963), American Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher, 6-foot-10, tallest in MLB history at debut; 303-166, 3.29 ERA, 4,875 strikeouts, five Cy Youngs, 2001 World Series co-MVP, elected 2015 first ballot.
Randy Moss
Randy Moss (born 1977, Rand, West Virginia) is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, Class of 2018, second in NFL history with 156 touchdown catches, record 23 TDs in 2007, ESPN analyst, cancer survivor.
Randy White (American football)
Randy White, "The Manster" (born 1953), Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle 1975-1988, second overall pick in 1975, Super Bowl XII co-MVP with Harvey Martin, 1994 first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Ranfurly Shield
Ranfurly Shield, the Log o' Wood: New Zealand provincial rugby challenge trophy donated by the Earl of Ranfurly in 1902, first held by Auckland, defended at home; current holder Counties Manukau.
Ranganathan Francis
Ranganathan Francis (Rangananandhan Francis, also spelled Runganadhan), Indian field hockey goalkeeper born 1920 in Yangon, died 1975 in Chennai; won three Olympic golds with India in 1948, 1952, and 1956.
Raphaël Collignon
Raphaël Collignon, Belgian tennis player born 2002, career-high ATP singles ranking No. 50, 2025 US Open third round, first ATP final at Gstaad 2026, coached by Steve Darcis.
Raptors 905
Raptors 905, the Toronto Raptors' NBA G League affiliate based in Mississauga at Paramount Fine Foods Centre; founded 2015-16, won the 2017 D-League championship with a 39-11 record and Finals MVP Pascal Siakam.
Rashaad Penny
Rashaad Penny, also known as Rashaad Armein Penny, is an American former football running back who played six NFL seasons, principally with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring in 2024.
Rashaan Salaam
Rashaan Salaam (1974-2016), Colorado Buffaloes running back, 1994 Heisman Trophy winner with 2,055 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns, later Chicago Bears first-round pick (21st overall, 1995) and youngest 1,000-yard NFL rookie rusher.
Rashad Jennings
Rashad Jennings (born 1985, Forest, Virginia) is a former NFL running back from Liberty University, drafted 250th overall by Jacksonville in 2009; he played for the Jaguars, Raiders, and Giants, rushing for 3,772 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Rashad McCants
Rashad McCants (born 1984, Asheville, NC) is a former NBA guard, 2005 UNC national champion, 14th pick by Minnesota, known for 2014 UNC paper-class academic fraud allegations and BIG3 Trilogy title.
Rashan Gary
Rashan Gary, born 1997, is an NFL edge rusher for the Dallas Cowboys, formerly the Green Bay Packers' 2019 first-round pick (12th overall) from Michigan, with 47.5 career sacks and a March 2026 trade for a 2027 fourth-round pick.