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Adenizia
Adenizia (Adenízia Aparecida Ferreira da Silva, born 1986, Ibiaí, Brazil) is an Olympic champion middle blocker, gold medalist at London 2012 with Brazil, also world silver 2010 and bronze 2014, longtime Osasco player.
Adidas Stan Smith
Adidas Stan Smith: white leather tennis-turned-lifestyle sneaker, originally the mid-1960s 'Haillet' for Robert Haillet, renamed for Stan Smith (1973, Haillet dropped 1978); 22 million pairs by 1989, withdrawn 2011, relaunched 2013, adidas's all-time bestseller.
Adiel Palma
Adiel Palma (Adiel Palma López), Cuban left-handed pitcher born 1970 in Cienfuegos; Olympic baseball gold 2004 and silver 2008 with Cuba; among Cuban Serie Nacional's all-time strikeout leaders; later a pitching coach in Cuba and Italy.
Aditi Ashok
Aditi Ashok (born 1998 in Bengaluru, Karnataka) is an Indian professional golfer on the LPGA and Ladies European Tours, first Indian to win an LET title.
Adley Rutschman
Adley Rutschman, American MLB catcher (born 1998, Portland, OR), 2019 No. 1 overall pick by Orioles out of Oregon State, three-time All-Star, traded to Boston Red Sox August 3, 2026.
Adolis García
Adolis García (José Adolis García Arrieta, "El Bombi"), Cuban-born MLB right fielder; 2023 ALCS MVP and single-postseason RBI record holder (22) with the World Series champion Rangers; signed by the Phillies in 2025, out after June 2026 lat surgery.
Adolph Rupp
Adolph Rupp (1901-1977), the Baron of the Bluegrass, coached University of Kentucky basketball 1930-1972, going 876-190 with four NCAA titles, the 1966 Texas Western final, and the Rupp Arena legacy.
Adoree' Jackson
Adoree' Jackson (born 1995) is an NFL cornerback from USC, drafted 18th overall by the Titans in 2017; later Giants and Eagles, a return specialist and two-way college player.
Adou Thiero
Adou Thiero, born 2004, is an American NBA forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, drafted 36th overall in 2025 by Brooklyn after playing at Kentucky and Arkansas; known for athleticism, defense, and weak three-point shooting.
Adreian Payne
Adreian Payne (1991-2022), American power forward from Dayton, Ohio; Michigan State's all-time blocks leader, drafted 15th overall in 2014 by Atlanta; 107 NBA games with Hawks, Timberwolves, Magic.
Adrián Beltré
Adrián Beltré (Adrián Beltré Pérez), Dominican third baseman (born 1979, Santo Domingo) for the Dodgers, Mariners, Red Sox, and Rangers; 3,166 hits, 477 HR, five Gold Gloves; first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2024 with 95.1% of the vote.
Adrian Dantley
Adrian Dantley (born 1955, Washington, DC), nicknamed A.D. or The Teacher, is a Hall of Fame small forward, 1976 Olympic gold medalist, two-time NBA scoring champion with Utah, and retired with 23,177 points.
Adrián González
Adrián González, "El Titán," Mexican-American MLB first baseman (2004-2018), first overall 2000 draft pick; played for Rangers, Padres, Red Sox, Dodgers, Mets; 5x All-Star, 4x Gold Glove, 317 career home runs.
Adrian Griffin
Adrian Griffin (born 1974, Wichita, Kansas) is a former NBA player and assistant who was Milwaukee Bucks head coach from June 2023 to January 23, 2024, fired at 30-13 after 43 games, tied for the third-shortest full-time tenure in NBA history.
Adrian Lewis
Adrian Lewis, nicknamed Jackpot, English PDC darts player from Stoke-on-Trent; back-to-back world champion 2011 and 2012, first nine-dart finish in a world final, four World Cup titles with Phil Taylor; left the tour in 2023, returning via MODUS Super Series in 2025.
Adrian Mannarino
Adrian Mannarino, born 1988 in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, French left-handed tennis pro; five ATP titles, career-high No. 17 in 2024 as oldest man to reach the Top 20, flat counterpunching style.
Adrian Martinez (American football)
Adrian Martinez (born 2000, Hanford, CA) is an American quarterback who played at Nebraska and Kansas State, won 2024 UFL MVP with the Birmingham Stallions, and has been on NFL practice squads with the Lions, Jets, and 49ers.
Adrian Nocum
Adrian Nocum (Adrian Clarence Go Nocum, born 1999) is a Filipino basketball guard for Rain or Shine in the PBA, drafted last overall in 2023 despite becoming a standout.
Adrian Peterson
Adrian Peterson, NFL running back (Oklahoma; 2007 first-round pick, seventh overall, Minnesota Vikings), 2012 MVP with 2,097 rushing yards, career 14,918 yards, fifth all-time.
AEK B.C.
AEK B.C. (ΑΕΚ), the basketball section of AEK Athens founded 1924 by Constantinople refugees; first Greek club to win a European title (1968 Cup Winners' Cup), with 8 Greek championships, Saporta Cup 2000, BCL 2018 and 2026, Intercontinental Cup 2019.
Aeneas Peebles
Aeneas Peebles (born 2001) is a Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle, drafted 210th overall in 2025 out of Virginia Tech after Duke; First-Team All-ACC and AP Third-Team All-American in 2024.
Aeneas Williams
Aeneas Williams, born 1968 in New Orleans, is a Hall of Fame NFL cornerback and safety (Cardinals 1991-2000, Rams 2001-04) with 55 interceptions, 8 Pro Bowls, and 9 pick-sixes, inducted in 2014.
Aerin Frankel
Aerin Jordan Frankel, American ice hockey goaltender, Boston Fleet (PWHL) and Team USA; 2026 Olympic gold medalist with 3 shutouts and .980 save percentage; IIHF record 4 shutouts at 2024 Worlds; 2021 Patty Kazmaier Award winner.
AEW Continental Championship
AEW Continental Championship: men's singles title in All Elite Wrestling, created November 2023 as the Continental Classic tournament prize. Inaugural champion Eddie Kingston; Kazuchika Okada holds the longest reign (647 days); Jon Moxley is current champion.
AEW Dynasty (2024)
AEW Dynasty (2024) was All Elite Wrestling's first Dynasty pay-per-view, held April 21, 2024 at Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis. Swerve Strickland beat Samoa Joe for the AEW World Championship; Ospreay vs Danielson headlined acclaim.
AEW Women's World Championship
AEW Women's World Championship, the top women's singles title in All Elite Wrestling, established October 2, 2019 with inaugural champion Riho; record 372-day reign by Hikaru Shida, four reigns by Toni Storm, current champion Mercedes Moné since August 30, 2026.
AFC Championship Game
AFC Championship Game: annual NFL playoff game deciding the American Football Conference champion since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger; winner advances to the Super Bowl. 55 games played; home teams dominate, especially since the 2010s.
AFC East
The AFC East is an NFL division in the American Football Conference comprising the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, and New York Jets.
AFC North
The AFC North is an AFC division made up of the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers, with Pittsburgh holding the most division titles.
AFC South
AFC South: NFL division of the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Tennessee Titans, created in the 2002 realignment when Houston joined as the 32nd expansion franchise.