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Roberto Osuna
Roberto Osuna, born 1995 in Sinaloa, Mexico, is a right-handed relief pitcher; MLB closer for Toronto and Houston with 155 saves, youngest ever to 100 and 150 saves, suspended 75 games in 2018 under MLB's domestic violence policy, now with Japan's SoftBank Hawks.
Robertson Stadium
Robertson Stadium was the University of Houston's on-campus football stadium, built in 1941 by HISD and the WPA, renovated in 1999, and demolished in December 2012 for TDECU Stadium.
Robin Lehner
Robin Lehner, born 1991 in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a former NHL goaltender (Ottawa, Buffalo, Islanders, Chicago, Vegas), 2018-19 Vezina finalist and two-time Jennings winner, retired after 2022 hip surgery and bankruptcy.
Robin Lopez
Robin Lopez (Robin Byron Lopez, born 1988), twin brother of Brook Lopez, is an American NBA center drafted 15th overall in 2008 by Phoenix; a defensive role player for nine teams over 16 seasons, known for hook shots and mascot feuds.
Robin Roberts (baseball)
Robin Roberts (1926–2010), Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, Whiz Kids ace of the 1950 pennant; 286 wins, 305 complete games, 28 straight complete games, inducted 1976.
Robin Söderling
Robin Söderling (born 1984, Tibro, Sweden) is a former Swedish tennis player, career-high No. 4, who beat Nadal at the 2009 French Open and reached the 2009 and 2010 finals; retired 2015, founded RS Sports, Davis Cup captain 2020–2022.
Robin Ventura
Robin Ventura (born 1967, Santa Maria, CA) is a former MLB third baseman (1989-2004) with the White Sox, Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers; six Gold Gloves, 294 home runs, 18 grand slams, and White Sox manager 2012-2016 (375-435).
Robin Welsh
Robin Welsh (1869-1934), Scottish curler, rugby wing for Watsonians and Scotland, and tennis representative; won 1924 Chamonix Olympic curling gold for Great Britain aged 54 years 102 days, the oldest Winter Olympic champion.
Robin Yount
Robin Yount (born 1955) is a Hall of Fame shortstop and center fielder who played 20 seasons (1974-1993) entirely for the Milwaukee Brewers, won AL MVP in 1982 and 1989, and collected 3,142 hits.
Robinson Canó
Robinson Canó (Robinson José Canó, born 1982, San Pedro de Macorís) is a Dominican second baseman; Yankees 2005-13, Mariners 2014-18, Mets 2019-22; .301, 335 HR, 2,639 hits, 2009 World Series, 2013 WBC MVP, now with Diablos Rojos del México.
Rocco Baldelli
Rocco Baldelli, Minnesota Twins manager 2019-2025; 2019 AL Manager of the Year; 527-505 record, three playoff berths, 2023 Wild Card Series win; dismissed September 29, 2025.
Rocco Underwood
Rocco Underwood (Jonathan Rocco Underwood), long snapper for the Philadelphia Eagles, signed undrafted in 2026 from Florida; won the 2024 Patrick Mannelly Award as the nation's best FBS long snapper.
Rocco Zikarsky
Rocco Zikarsky (born 2006) is an Australian 220 cm center, Brisbane Bullets Next Star, drafted 45th in 2025 by Chicago and traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-way contract.
Rochester Knighthawks
Rochester Knighthawks, NLL box lacrosse team in Rochester, New York, playing at The Blue Cross Arena. Expansion franchise since 2019-20 under the Knighthawks brand; Seneca Nation-owned since 2025; original team won three straight titles 2012-14.
Rochester Red Wings
Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A International League team in Rochester, NY, Washington Nationals affiliate since 2021; established 1899, oldest continually operating Minor League club, 20 championships including the 2026 IL title.
Rocket Arena
Rocket Arena, formerly Gund Arena, Quicken Loans Arena, and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, is Cleveland's downtown arena, home of the Cavaliers and Monsters, opened 1994, renovated 2019, renamed 2025.
Rocket City Trash Pandas
Rocket City Trash Pandas: Double-A Southern League baseball team in Madison, Alabama, Los Angeles Angels affiliate, relocated Mobile BayBears, plays at Toyota Field, 2026 Southern League champions.
Rockford Peaches
Rockford Peaches, women's professional baseball team of Rockford, Illinois, 1943–1954; charter AAGPBL member, four-time champion (1945, 1948, 1949, 1950), home at Beyer Stadium, subject of A League of Their Own.
Rocky Bleier
Rocky Bleier, born Robert Patrick Bleier in 1946, is a former Pittsburgh Steelers running back who won four Super Bowls after being wounded in the Vietnam War.
Rocky Colavito
Rocky Colavito (Rocco Domenico Colavito, 1933–2024) was an All-Star Cleveland Indians outfielder who led the AL with 42 home runs in 1959; his 1960 trade for Harvey Kueng spawned "The Curse of Rocky Colavito."
Rod Brind'Amour
Rod Brind'Amour, NHL center and Carolina Hurricanes head coach: 1,184 points, 2006 Cup captain, back-to-back Selke Trophies, Jack Adams 2021, 2026 Stanley Cup as coach.
Rod Carew
Rod Carew (Rodney Cline Carew, born 1945), Panamanian-born MLB second and first baseman for the Twins (1967–78) and Angels (1979–85); .328 average, 3,053 hits, seven AL batting titles, 1977 MVP, Hall of Fame 1991, number 29 retired by both teams.
Rod Laver
Rod Laver (born 9 August 1938, Rockhampton, Queensland), nicknamed 'Rocket', Australian left-handed tennis player; only player with two calendar Grand Slams (1962 amateur, 1969 Open era), 11 major singles titles, record 200 tournament titles.
Rod Laver Arena
Rod Laver Arena is the 15,000-seat retractable-roof centre court of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, opened 1988 as the National Tennis Centre's Centre Court and renamed for Rod Laver on 16 January 2000.
Rod Marinelli
Rod Marinelli (Rodney Henry Marinelli, born 1949) is a retired NFL defensive coach, 1996-2021: Buccaneers DL coach, Lions head coach (10-38, 0-16 in 2008), Bears and Cowboys defensive coordinator, Raiders DL coach.
Rod Paavola
Rod Paavola (Rodney Earland Paavola, 1939-1995) was an American ice hockey defenseman from Hancock, Michigan, who won gold with the United States at the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics and later played for the Muskegon Zephyrs and coached the Portage Lake Pioneers.
Rod Plaxton
Rod Plaxton (Hayward Alan Roger Plaxton, 1904-1963), Canadian defenseman with the Toronto Graduates; won ice hockey gold for Canada at the 1928 St. Moritz Winter Olympics, playing three games without scoring; later a Canada Life mortgage manager.
Rod Smart
Rod Smart (Torrold Smart), NFL running back and kick returner known as "He Hate Me" from the 2001 XFL's Las Vegas Outlaws; played 53 NFL games, mostly for the Carolina Panthers, including Super Bowl XXXVIII.
Rod Strickland
Rod Strickland (born 1966) is an American basketball coach and former NBA point guard, 1988 Knicks first-rounder from DePaul; 17 seasons, 1998 All-NBA second team, league-leading 10.5 assists, never an All-Star; now LIU Brooklyn head coach.
Rod Woodson
Rod Woodson (Roderick Kevin Woodson), NFL cornerback and safety 1987-2003 (Steelers, 49ers, Ravens, Raiders); Hall of Fame 2009; records of 12 interception-return TDs and 1,483 INT return yards; Super Bowl XXXV champion.