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Binghamton Rumble Ponies
Binghamton Rumble Ponies, formerly Binghamton Mets, Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the New York Mets since 1992 at Mirabito Stadium; four Eastern League titles (1992, 1994, 2014, 2025), record 90-46 championship season in 2025.
Bir Bahadur Chettri
Bir Bahadur Chettri (born 1955) is an Indian field hockey goalkeeper from Bengal who played at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, where India finished seventh, and won gold in the men's tournament at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Birger Holmquist
Birger "Bigge" Holmquist (1900–1989), Swedish ice hockey and bandy forward; Europe's best player at Chamonix 1924, Olympic silver 1928, four Swedish titles with IK Göta, Hall of Fame 2012.
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons are a Minor League Baseball team in Birmingham, Alabama, the Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, playing at Regions Field since 2013.
Birmingham Iron
Birmingham Iron, AAF (Alliance of American Football) team in Birmingham, Alabama, 2019 only. Played at Legion Field under Tim Lewis, went 5-3, second in Eastern Conference, league-best defense (133 points allowed), folded April 2, 2019.
Birmingham Stallions (2022)
Birmingham Stallions (2022): USFL revival franchise launched November 2021, coached by Skip Holtz; went 9-1 and won the 2022 USFL title, then 2023 USFL and 2024 UFL championships before 2026 disbanding.
Bishop Fitzgerald
Bishop Fitzgerald, American NFL safety (Detroit Lions, born 2003, Woodbridge, Virginia). Former quarterback; Coffeyville CC, NC State, USC; consensus All-American 2025 with 5 interceptions; Titans UDFA 2026.
Bismack Biyombo
Bismack Biyombo (Bismack Biyombo Sumba), Congolese NBA center born 1992 in Lubumbashi, DRC; 7th pick of the 2011 draft, played for Charlotte, Toronto, Orlando, Phoenix, Memphis, and San Antonio; defensive specialist and foundation philanthropist.
Bison Dele
Bison Dele, born Brian Carson Williams (1969), NBA center-forward drafted 10th in 1991, 1997 Bulls champion, retired in 1999 leaving $36 million; vanished at sea in 2002 with Serena Karlan and Bertrand Saldo, a murder case implicating brother Miles Dabord.
Biurakn Hakhverdian
Biurakn Hakhverdian (Բյուրակն Հախվերդյան), born 1985 in Leiden, is a Dutch water polo defender of Iranian Armenian descent who won gold with the Netherlands at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and bronze at the 2010 European Championships.
Björn Borg
Björn Borg (born 1956), Swedish tennis champion known as the Ice Man; won 11 Grand Slam titles (6 French Open, 5 Wimbledon 1976-80), 109 weeks at No. 1, retired at 26 in 1983.
Bjorn Fratangelo
Bjorn Fratangelo (born 1993, Pittsburgh) is an American former pro tennis player, 2011 French Open boys' champion over Dominic Thiem, ATP singles high No. 99, and coach-husband of 2025 Australian Open winner Madison Keys.
Black Sox Scandal
Black Sox Scandal: 1919 World Series fix by eight Chicago White Sox players, also called the Chicago Black Sox conspiracy. Indicted 1920, acquitted 1921, banned for life by Commissioner Landis; myths about Comiskey's cheapness debunked.
Blackheath F.C.
Blackheath F.C. (Blackheath Rugby), founded 1858 by old boys of Blackheath Proprietary School, is the oldest open rugby union club in continuous existence; FA founder that withdrew in 1863, RFU founder 1871, now in the Champ at Well Hall, Eltham.
Blackwater Bossing
Blackwater Bossing, formerly Blackwater Elite, is a PBA basketball team from Caloocan City owned by Dioceldo Sy of Ever Bilena. Joined the PBA in 2014; renamed Bossing in 2020 after Vic Sotto; ended a record 29-game losing streak in 2022.
Blades Brown
Blades Brown, American professional golfer from Nashville, Tennessee; turned pro at 17 in December 2024; 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year; youngest U.S. Amateur medalist; shot 60 at the 2026 American Express.
Blaine Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert, NFL quarterback, 10th overall pick of 2011 draft by Jacksonville out of Missouri; journeyman starter for 49ers, Cardinals, Titans, then Tom Brady's and Patrick Mahomes' backup.
Blair Horn
Blair Horn (born 1961) is a Canadian rower who won gold in the men's coxed eight at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Canada's first men's eight Olympic rowing title, and later became a corporate lawyer.
Blair Walsh
Blair Walsh (born 1990) is a former NFL placekicker for the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks, 2012 first-team All-Pro rookie, known for a missed 27-yard field goal in the 2016 wild-card loss to Seattle.
Blake Bell
Blake Bell, 'Belldozer,' Oklahoma quarterback turned NFL tight end; 24 college rushing TDs, 2015 4th-round pick, 117 NFL games, 65 catches, 3 Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs.
Blake Bortles
Blake Bortles, former NFL quarterback; third overall 2014 draft pick by Jacksonville from UCF; Jaguars starter 2014-18, 2015 franchise passing records, 2017 AFC Championship run; retired 2022 after Rams backup stint.
Blake Butera
Blake Butera (born Aug. 7, 1992), Washington Nationals MLB manager since October 2025 and youngest since 1972; former Tampa Bay Rays farm director, 258-144 minor league manager.
Blake Corum
Blake Corum is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams, drafted 83rd overall in 2024 after winning a national championship with Michigan in the 2023 season.
Blake Griffin
Blake Griffin, first overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, is a retired six-time All-Star power forward of the Lob City Clippers, 2011 Rookie of the Year and dunk champion, later of the Pistons, Nets and Celtics, retired April 2024.
Blake Harrell
Blake Harrell is an American college football coach, 23rd head coach of the East Carolina Pirates since November 2024 after serving as interim coach and defensive coordinator; 14-5 record with consecutive Military Bowl wins over NC State and Pittsburgh.
Blake Horvath
Blake Horvath is an American college football quarterback who starred at the Naval Academy from 2022 to 2025, rushing for the longest run in Navy history.
Blake Martinez
Blake Martinez, NFL linebacker for the Packers, Giants, and Raiders, retired in 2022 to run Blake's Breaks, a Pokémon card business later banned from Whatnot, then briefly returned with the Panthers and Steelers.
Blake Sims
Blake Sims, Alabama quarterback 2010-2014, two-time national champion, 2014 starter with school-record 3,250 passing yards and 26 TDs; 2015 combine QB, later CFL, Falcons practice squad, and coach.
Blake Snell
Blake Snell (Zilla), born 1992, American MLB left-handed pitcher for the Dodgers; two-time Cy Young winner (2018 Rays, 2023 Padres), 2024 no-hitter with Giants, 2025 World Series champion.
Blake Treinen
Blake Treinen (born 1988, Wichita, Kansas) is an MLB right-handed relief pitcher for the Dodgers, formerly Nationals and Athletics; 2018 AL All-Star with 38 saves and 0.78 ERA; two-time World Series champion (2020, 2024).