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Aletta van Manen
Aletta van Manen (born 1958, Wageningen) is a retired Dutch field hockey defender, club HGC Wassenaar, who won Olympic gold at Los Angeles 1984 and bronze at Seoul 1988 with the Netherlands women's team.
Alex Antetokounmpo
Alex Antetokounmpo (born 2001) is a Greek 6'8" forward, youngest Antetokounmpo brother, undrafted in 2021, who signed a two-way Milwaukee Bucks contract in October 2025, joining Giannis and Thanasis.
Alex Anthopoulos
Alex Anthopoulos (born 1977) is a Canadian baseball executive, president of baseball operations and GM of the Atlanta Braves since 2017, 2021 World Series winner, previously GM of the Toronto Blue Jays (2009-2015).
Alex Bregman
Alex Bregman, MLB third baseman (Astros 2016–24, Red Sox 2025, Cubs 2026–), two-time World Series champion, 2019 AL MVP runner-up, 2024 Gold Glove, postseason records for third basemen, $175M Cubs deal.
Alex Carpenter
Alex Carpenter (Alexandra Carpenter, born 1994) is an American ice hockey forward, daughter of NHL star Bobby Carpenter, a three-time Olympian with gold at Milano Cortina 2026 and two silvers, and a Seattle Torrent PWHL player.
Alex Caruso
Alex Caruso, born 1994, is an undrafted 6-foot-5 NBA guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a two-time champion (2020 Lakers, 2025 Thunder) and elite defensive player, Hustle Award winner.
Alex Collins (American football)
Alex Collins, American NFL running back (2016-2021) for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, drafted 171st overall in 2016 out of Arkansas; 973 rushing yards in 2017; died at 28 in an August 2023 motorcycle crash in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Alex Cora
Alex Cora, Puerto Rican former MLB infielder and manager; Astros bench coach 2017, Red Sox manager 2018-19 and 2021-26; won 2018 World Series, suspended 2020 for sign stealing, fired April 2026.
Alex de Minaur
Alex de Minaur, Australian tennis player born 1999 in Sydney, nicknamed Demon; career-high ATP No. 5 (July 2026), 11 titles, first Australian Nitto ATP Finals singles qualifier since Hewitt 2004.
Alex Eala
Alexandra "Alex" Eala, Filipino tennis player born 2005; 2022 US Open girls' champion, 2025 Miami semifinalist, 2026 Washington WTA 500 winner, career-high WTA No. 18.
Alex English
Alex English (born 1954, Columbia, South Carolina) is a Hall of Fame NBA forward, 1980s leading scorer, 1983 scoring champion, and Denver Nuggets all-time scoring leader with 25,613 career points.
Alex Freeland
Alex Freeland (Alexander Chance Freeland, born 2001) is a Dodgers switch-hitting infielder, 2022 third-round pick from UCF, MLB debut July 30, 2025, 2024 breakout with 32 doubles, 18 HR, 31 SB.
Alex Galchenyuk
Alex Galchenyuk (Алекс Гальченюк), born 1994 in Milwaukee, is an American forward drafted third overall by Montreal in 2012; 654 NHL games, 354 points, now with KHL's Spartak Moscow.
Alex Gordon
Alex Gordon, born 1984 in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a former Royals left fielder (2007-2020), 2005 second overall pick, 2015 World Series champion, eight-time Gold Glove and two-time Platinum Glove winner, inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame in 2025.
Alex Groza
Alex Groza (1926-1995), American basketball center, 1948 Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion with Kentucky; All-NBA with the Indianapolis Olympians before a lifetime NBA ban in the 1951 point-shaving scandal.
Alex Harkey
Alex Harkey (born 2001, Austin, Texas) is an NFL offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers, drafted 206th overall in 2026 after playing at Tyler JC, Colorado, Texas State, and Oregon.
Alex Hoppe
Alex Hoppe (Alex Kevin Hoppe, born 1998, Davenport, Iowa) is an MLB right-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles; drafted by Boston in 2022, debuted with Seattle April 27, 2026.
Alex Johnston (rugby league)
Alex Johnston (AJ), born 1995, is a South Sydney Rabbitohs winger and the all-time leading try scorer in Australian premiership history, breaking Ken Irvine's 212-try record with his 213th try in March 2026.
Alex Karras
Alex Karras (1935-2012), Detroit Lions defensive tackle 1958-70, 1963 gambling suspension, Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class of 2020, later actor as Mongo in Blazing Saddles and star of Webster.
Alex Len (Олексій Юрійович Лень)
Alex Len (Олексій Юрійович Лень), Ukrainian center born 1993 in Antratsit; Maryland product drafted fifth in 2013 by Phoenix Suns; 12 NBA seasons, 708 games, later Real Madrid and Baskonia.
Alex Mack
Alex Mack (born 1985) is a former NFL center, 21st overall pick in 2009, who played 13 seasons for the Browns, Falcons, and 49ers, started all 196 games, made seven Pro Bowls, won the 2008 Campbell Trophy, and entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
Alex McFarlane (baseball)
Alex McFarlane (Alexander Jeffrey McFarlane, born 2001, St. Thomas, VI) is a Philadelphia Phillies right-handed reliever; drafted 4th round 2022 from Miami, MLB debut July 22, 2026, 2.84 ERA as a rookie.
Alex Nedeljkovic
Alex Nedeljkovic, American NHL goaltender (born 1996, Parma, Ohio), drafted 37th overall by Carolina in 2014; 2020-21 NHL GAA leader, Calder finalist, first goalie with a goal and assist in one game, now San Jose Sharks.
Alex Newhook
Alex Newhook (born 2001, St. John's, Newfoundland) is a Canadian NHL center for the Montreal Canadiens, drafted 16th overall by Colorado in 2019, a 2022 Stanley Cup winner, Tim Taylor Award winner at Boston College, and 2026 $22.2M extension signer.
Alex Olmedo
Alex Olmedo (Alejandro Olmedo, 1936-2020), Peruvian-born tennis player; won Wimbledon and the Australian Championships in 1959, first Latin American man with a Grand Slam singles title, and led the U.S. to the 1958 Davis Cup.
Alex Orji
Alex Orji, college football quarterback from Sachse, Texas; Michigan 2022-2024 (2023 national title), transferred to UNLV 2025; brother of NFL LB Anfernee Orji.
Alex Pietrangelo
Alex Pietrangelo, born 1990 in King City, Ontario, is a Canadian NHL defenseman drafted fourth overall by St. Louis in 2008. Blues captain and 2019 Cup winner (Game 7-winning goal), 2023 Cup with Vegas; stepped away July 2025 for health reasons.
Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod, born 1975) is a former MLB shortstop and third baseman for the Mariners, Rangers, and Yankees; 696 home runs (fifth all-time), 2009 World Series winner, 2014 PED suspension, now Timberwolves co-owner.
Alex Sarama
Alex Sarama is a British basketball coach, head coach of the WNBA's Portland Fire and founder of Transforming Basketball, known for applying the constraints-led approach after roles with the Cavaliers, NBA Europe, and Paris Basketball.
Alex Singleton (linebacker)
Alex Singleton, born Dec. 7, 1993, is an NFL inside linebacker for the Denver Broncos, formerly Eagles and CFL Calgary Stampeders; record 175-tackle 2023 season, 2024 ACL tear, 2025 testicular cancer surgery, Ed Block Courage Award winner.