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Alex Smith
Alex Smith (born 1984) is a retired NFL quarterback, first overall pick in 2005 by the 49ers, later Chiefs and Washington; 2020 AP Comeback Player of the Year after a near-amputation leg injury.
Alex Tecza
Alex Tecza, Navy Midshipmen running back/fullback from Pittsburgh and Mt. Lebanon HS, rushed for 2,236 career yards and 23 touchdowns, led FBS with 8.11 yards per carry in 2023, went undrafted in 2026, and was briefly signed and released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Alex Toohey
Alex Toohey, Australian basketball forward (born 2004, Canberra), Sydney Kings NBL Next Star, 2025 NBA draft 52nd pick by Phoenix Suns traded to Golden State Warriors, NBL Next Generation award winner.
Alex Tuch
Alex Tuch, born 1996 in Syracuse, NY, is an American NHL right wing, drafted 18th overall in 2014 by Minnesota; played for Vegas, Buffalo, and the Washington Capitals on an 8-year, $84M deal.
Alex Van Pelt
Alex Van Pelt (born 1970) is a former NFL quarterback and current Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach, hired January 31, 2026; former offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns (2020-23) and New England Patriots (2024).
Alex Verdugo
Alex Verdugo (Alexander Brady Verdugo, born 1996) is an American MLB outfielder for the Dodgers, Red Sox, Yankees, and Braves, a 2020 AL MVP vote-getter and Team Mexico World Baseball Classic player.
Alexander Bublik
Alexander Bublik (Александр Бублик), born 1997 in Gatchina, Russia, is a Kazakhstani tennis player, nine-time ATP titlist (Halle 2023, 2025), former Russia junior, career-high No. 10, first Kazakh in the ATP top 10, known for underarm serves and drop shots.
Alexander Mogilny
Alexander Mogilny, Soviet defector and Russian NHL star, first Soviet player to defect to the NHL (1989), 473 goals, 76-goal 1992-93 record, 2000 Stanley Cup, Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Alexander Nylander
Alexander Nylander, also known as Alex Nylander, is a Swedish professional ice hockey left wing selected eighth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2016 NHL Draft.
Alexander Ovechkin (Александр Михайлович Овечкин)
Alexander Ovechkin (Александр Михайлович Овечкин), Russian NHL left wing for the Washington Capitals since 2005; broke Wayne Gretzky's record with his 895th goal in April 2025, reached 929 goals, won the 2018 Stanley Cup, and announced 2026-27 as his final season.
Alexander Turnbull
Alexander Thomas Turnbull (1872 or 1883–1956), Canadian lacrosse player nicknamed "Dad", New Westminster Salmonbellies star 1897–1909, six national titles, and 1908 London Olympic gold with Canada, top scorer of the tournament.
Alexander Vasilev (tennis)
Alexander Vasilev is a Bulgarian tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 564 in 2026. He has played singles for Bulgaria in the Davis Cup with a 2–1 record.
Alexander Zverev
Alexander Zverev, German tennis player born 1997 in Hamburg; two-time Grand Slam champion (Roland Garros 2026, US Open 2026), Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist, two-time ATP Finals champion, career-high ranking No. 2.
Alexander Zverev Sr.
Alexander Zverev Sr., former Soviet tennis player (ATP No. 175 in 1985, USSR Davis Cup team) and coach of sons Alexander Zverev, Roland Garros 2026 champion, and Mischa Zverev; constant head coach despite Ferrero, Lendl, Bruguera stints.
Alexandra Eala career statistics
Alexandra (Alex) Eala, Filipino tennis player; career stats: WTA career-high No. 18 (Aug 24, 2026), 1 WTA title (Washington 2026), Miami 2025 WTA 1000 semifinalist, 2022 US Open junior champion, career W/L 40/22.
Alexandra Lacrabere
Alexandra Lacrabere (Alexandra Maïté Lacrabère), French right back born 1987 in Pau; 256 caps, 833 goals for France 2006-2021; Olympic gold 2021, world title 2017, Euro 2018; retired May 2023; Hall of Fame 2023.
Alexandra Stevenson
Alexandra Stevenson (born 1980, La Jolla, California), American tennis player, daughter of Julius Erving; first woman qualifier to reach the Wimbledon semifinals (1999), career-high No. 18 in 2002, later an ESPN analyst.
Alexandre Pharamond
Alexandre Pharamond (Alexandre Emmanuel Pharamond, 1876-1953), French rugby union player and Paris restaurateur; won rugby gold for France at the 1900 Paris Olympics and French titles with Racing Club de France and Stade Français.
Alexei Popyrin
Alexei Popyrin, Australian tennis player (born 1999, Sydney), 2017 Roland Garros junior champion, three ATP titles including 2024 Montreal Masters 1000, career-high No. 19, beat Djokovic at 2024 US Open.
Alexei Ramirez
Alexei Ramírez (Cuban Missile), born 1981 in Pinar del Río, Cuba, is a Cuban shortstop, 2004 Olympic gold medalist, and former White Sox star who set the MLB rookie record with four grand slams in 2008 and returned to Team Cuba for the 2026 World Baseball Classic at age 44.
Alexey Shved
Alexey Shved (Алексей Швед, born 1988), Russian shooting guard; 2008 EuroLeague champion with CSKA, NBA 2012-15, EuroLeague single-season scoring record holder (740 points, 2017-18) with Khimki, now UNICS Kazan captain.
Alexis Lafrenière
Alexis Lafrenière, born 2001, Canadian NHL left wing, New York Rangers; first overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft from Rimouski (QMJHL), two-time CHL Player of the Year, 255 points in 467 NHL games.
Alfie Hewett
Alfie Hewett (born 1997, Cantley, Norfolk) is a British wheelchair tennis player, world No. 1 in singles, with nine Grand Slam singles and 21 doubles titles, a 2024 career Grand Slam, and Paralympic gold in doubles with Gordon Reid.
Alfonso Soriano
Alfonso Guilleard Soriano, Dominican MLB outfielder and second baseman (1999-2014) with the Yankees, Rangers, Nationals, and Cubs; 412 home runs, 289 steals, and the only 40-40-40 season (2006).
Alfonzo McKinnie
Alfonzo McKinnie (born 1992) is an American basketball forward from Chicago, undrafted out of Wisconsin-Green Bay, who played 182 NBA games for Toronto, Golden State, Cleveland, the Lakers, and Chicago, reaching the 2019 Finals with the Warriors.
Alfred Blue
Alfred Blue (Alfred Calvin Blue III), born 1991, former NFL running back from LSU; Houston Texans 2014-18, 6th-round pick, 2,407 career rushing yards, 8 TDs; later Jaguars signee cut in 2019.
Alfred Collins (American football)
Alfred Collins (born 2001, Bastrop, Texas) is a 49ers defensive tackle, 43rd overall pick in 2025, a two-time All-Big 12 and AP Second-Team All-American from Texas; tore a patellar tendon in 2026.
Alfred Morris (American football)
Alfred Morris, NFL running back (Redskins, Cowboys, 49ers, Cardinals, Giants), 2012 sixth-round pick from Florida Atlantic who set Washington's single-season rushing record with 1,613 yards as a rookie; career 6,173 rushing yards.
Ali Dara
Ali Dara (Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara, 1915-1981), field hockey forward who won 1936 Olympic gold for British India, captained Pakistan in 1948, and coached Pakistan to 1956 silver, 1960 gold, and 1964 silver.
Alicia Quirk
Alicia Quirk, now Alicia Lucas, Australian rugby sevens player born 1992 in Wagga Wagga; touch football convert who won Rio 2016 Olympic gold playing every minute, plus 2018 Commonwealth silver and World Cup bronze; retired 2022.