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J2 League (J2リーグ)
J2 League (J2リーグ), also J.League Division 2, is Japan's second-tier professional football league, founded 1999 with 10 clubs; 20 clubs from 2026/27, 38 matchdays, promotion to J1 via top two plus play-offs, bottom three relegated to J3.
J2/J3 100 Year Vision League
Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100 Year Vision League (明治安田J2・J3百年構想リーグ): 2026 transitional J.League tournament, Feb 7-Jun 7, 40 J2+J3 clubs in four regional groups, no promotion/relegation, penalty shootouts, won by Vegalta Sendai.
Ja Morant
Ja Morant (born 1999) is an American NBA guard, 2019 second overall pick, 2020 Rookie of the Year, two-time All-Star, later traded from Memphis to Portland after suspensions and injuries.
Ja-Jeon-Geo-Gonu
Ja-Jeon-Geo-Gonu (자전거고누, Bicycle Game), also Jadongcha Gonu, is a Korean gonu-family board game with four pieces per player that capture by traveling around curved corner loops, like a smaller Surakarta.
Ja'Kobe Tharp
Ja'Kobe Tharp (born 2005), American 110m hurdler for Auburn, set the world record of 12.75 at the 2026 NCAAs in Eugene, breaking Aries Merritt's 12.80, then won NCAA, Diamond League, and Ultimate Championship titles.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie
Ja'Kobi Gillespie, born 2004, is an American NBA guard from Greeneville, Tennessee, drafted 42nd overall in 2026 by the San Antonio Spurs after college stints at Belmont, Maryland, and Tennessee, where he was SEC Newcomer of the Year.
Ja'Kobi Lane
Ja'Kobi Lane (born 2004) is a Baltimore Ravens wide receiver from Mesa, Arizona who played at USC, led the Trojans with 12 TD catches in 2024, and was drafted 80th overall in round three of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Ja'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver (No. 1), fifth overall pick in 2021, LSU Biletnikoff winner; 2024 receiving Triple Crown winner, five-time Pro Bowler, signed through 2029.
Ja'Mori Maclin
Ja'Mori Maclin, Buffalo Bills wide receiver #84, undrafted rookie from Kentucky and cousin of Jeremy Maclin; 1,004-yard 2023 season at North Texas, 71-yard preseason TD in 2026, now on Bills practice squad.
Jaak Uudmae
Jaak Uudmäe (Яак Уудмяэ), Estonian triple jumper born 1954 in Tallinn, won 1980 Moscow Olympic gold for the USSR with a 17.35 m Estonian record, denying Viktor Saneyev a fourth title amid the Ian Campbell foul controversy.
Jaakko Tallus
Jaakko Tallus (born 1981, Lieksa) is a retired Finnish nordic combined skier: Olympic team gold and individual silver at Salt Lake City 2002, team bronze 2006, world team gold 2007, retired 2010.
Jaakko Tapanainen
Jaakko Tapanainen (born 2002) is a Finnish alpine skier who won gold in the mixed team event at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne.
Jaan Talts
Jaan Talts (Яан Августович Тальтс), born 1944, Estonian weightlifter for the USSR; 1968 Olympic silver (middle-heavyweight), 1972 Munich gold (heavyweight, 580 kg), first middle-heavyweight over 500 kg total, later coach, sports academy rector, and Riigikogu member.
Jaap Derk Buma
Jaap Derk Buma, Dutch field hockey attacker (born 1972, Den Haag), won Olympic gold at Sydney 2000 and the 1998 World Cup; 143 Netherlands caps, 19 goals, retired 2002.
Jaap Eden
Jaap Eden (1873-1925), Dutch speed skater and track cyclist; first official world allround skating champion (1893, 1895, 1896) and only man to win world titles in both skating and cycling.
Jaap Stam
Jaap Stam (born 1972, Kampen) is a Dutch former central defender for PSV, Manchester United, Lazio, Milan, and Ajax, a 1999 treble winner with 67 Netherlands caps, now technical manager at DOS Kampen.
Jabari Parker
Jabari Parker, American basketball forward born 1995; Duke one-and-done, drafted 2nd overall 2014 by Milwaukee Bucks; two ACL tears; later FC Barcelona, Partizan, Joventut.
Jabari Small
Jabari Mikal Small, Tennessee Volunteers running back (2020-23), 2,122 rushing yards, 24 TDs; 2024 undrafted free agent with Titans, later Detroit Lions.
Jabari Smith
Jabari Smith Jr. (born 2003) is an NBA forward for the Houston Rockets, drafted third overall in 2022 from Auburn; National Freshman of the Year, All-Rookie Second Team, son of Jabari Smith Sr.
Jabari Smith Jr.
Jabari Smith Jr. (born 2003), NBA power forward for the Houston Rockets, third pick of the 2022 draft after one Auburn season; All-Rookie Second Team, .519 career true shooting, five-year $122 million extension signed July 2025.
Jabbar Muhammad
Jabbar Muhammad (born 2001) is an NFL cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, an undrafted 2025 free agent from Oregon who previously played at Oklahoma State and Washington, earning All-Pac-12 and All-Big Ten honors.
Jablonec
Jablonec (FK Jablonec) is a Czech professional football club from Jablonec nad Nisou, founded 1945, playing in the Chance Liga; Czech Cup winner 1998 and 2013, Super Cup 2013, home at Stadion Střelnice.
Jabrill Peppers
Jabrill Peppers is an American professional football safety known for his versatility, a 2016 Heisman finalist at Michigan who was drafted 25th overall by the Browns in 2017.
Jacardia Wright
Jacardia Wright (born 2000, Decatur, IL) is an NFL running back for the Seattle Seahawks, a 2025 undrafted free agent from Kansas State and Missouri State with 1 game, 5 carries, 20 yards.
Jaccob Slavin
Jaccob Slavin (Jaccob Scott Slavin), American NHL defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes; two-time Lady Byng winner, 2026 Olympic gold medalist with Team USA and 2026 Stanley Cup champion.
Jace Peterson
Jace Ryan Peterson (born 1990) is an American MLB utility infielder/outfielder, drafted 58th overall in 2011 by the Padres; career .226, 42 HR, 77 SB; played for six clubs including Brewers, Athletics, and Diamondbacks.
Jacek Wszoła
Jacek Wszoła (Jacek Roman Wszoła, born 1956, Warsaw) is a retired Polish high jumper, 1976 Olympic champion (2.25 m) and 1980 silver medalist (2.31 m), former world record holder at 2.35 m.
Jacinda Barclay
Jacinda Barclay (1991-2020), Australian multi-sport athlete: baseball pitcher at five Women's Baseball World Cups (silver 2010), LFL quarterback with Chicago Bliss, and foundation GWS Giants AFLW player; first Australian contact sportswoman to donate her brain to concussion research.
Jack (playing card)
Jack (playing card), originally the knave, is the lowest court card (J) of French-suited decks; the name came from the game All Fours and was adopted in the 1800s to avoid corner-index confusion with the king.
Jack Aitken
Jack Aitken (born 1995, London) is an Anglo-Korean racing driver, 2015 Formula Renault Eurocup champion and 2017 GP3 runner-up, who made one F1 start at the 2020 Sakhir GP with Williams (car 89) and is now a Cadillac factory driver in IMSA and the WEC with Jota.