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James Beattie (footballer)

James Beattie (James Scott Beattie, born 1978, Lancaster) is an English former striker, Southampton and Everton forward with 91 Premier League goals and four England caps, now Reading forward coach.

James Blake (tennis)

James Riley Blake (born 1979, Yonkers, NY), American tennis player, career-high world No. 4 in 2006; overcame a 2004 broken neck, shingles, and his father's death to win the 2007 Davis Cup; retired 2013, now ESPN analyst and Miami Open director.

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing is a 2004 third-person action game by EA Redwood Shores for GameCube, PS2, and Xbox, starring Pierce Brosnan's likeness, with an original nanotechnology plot, co-op multiplayer, and an 83 Xbox Metascore.

James Bond 007: Nightfire

James Bond 007: NightFire (007: NightFire) is a 2002 Eurocom first-person shooter published by EA for PS2, Xbox, GameCube, GBA, and PC, with Metascores of 59-80 and bot-supported multiplayer.

James Bond in video games

James Bond in video games: licensed 007 adaptations since 1982's Shaken but Not Stirred, transformed by GoldenEye 007 (N64, 1997, 8M+ sold), the EA and Activision eras, and 2026's 007 First Light by IO Interactive.

James Bradberry

James Bradberry IV, NFL cornerback from Samford, drafted 62nd overall by Carolina in 2016; Pro Bowl 2021 with the Giants, second-team All-Pro 2022 with the Eagles; released by Philadelphia after a 2024 injury.

James Bree (footballer)

James Patrick Bree, born 1997, is an English right-back for Southampton who began at Barnsley at 16 and has also played for Aston Villa and Luton Town.

James Brockermeyer

James Brockermeyer, American football center from Fort Worth, Texas; played at Alabama, TCU, and Miami (first-team All-American 2025); undrafted 2026, now on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.

James Brown (sportscaster)

James "JB" Brown (born 1951), Washington, D.C.-born Harvard-educated sportscaster, host of CBS's The NFL Today since 2006 and formerly Fox NFL Sunday; three-time Emmy winner, record Super Bowl host, 2024 Sports Emmy Lifetime Achievement honoree. Not the soul singer or NFL running back Jim Brown.

James Bunten

James Clark Bunten (1875-1935) was a Scottish mechanical engineer and sailor of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club who won Olympic gold in the 12-metre class aboard Hera at the 1908 London Games, distinct from the modern MMA fighter of the same name.

James Butler (boxer)

James Butler, "Harlem Hammer" (born 1972), Harlem-born American super middleweight boxer, 1996-2004; lost 2001 IBF title fight to Sven Ottke, assaulted Richard Grant after a 2001 charity bout, and was sentenced to 29 years for Sam Kellerman's 2004 murder.

James Canty III

James Canty III (born 1992) is an American FIDE Master, streamer, coach, and commentator from Detroit; peak FIDE 2353, Millionaire Chess runner-up, and Super Heavyweight Chessboxing World Champion.

James Cassin

James Cassin, also recorded as Jim Cassin, was an American quarter-miler who ran for the University of Southern California in the mid-1930s, finishing sixth in the 400 meters at the 1935 and 1936 NCAA championships.

James Chester

James Grant Chester (born 1989) is a Welsh retired defender; 35 Wales caps, Euro 2016 semi-finalist, Hull City FA Cup finalist, Aston Villa captain in the 2019 promotion play-off final; retired 13 February 2025.

James Collins (footballer, born 1983)

James Michael Collins (born 1983, Newport) is a Welsh retired centre-back; Cardiff, West Ham (two spells), Aston Villa, Ipswich; 51 Wales caps, 3 goals, Euro 2016 squad; retired 17 October 2020. Not the 1990-born Irish striker.

James Conner (American football)

James Conner, NFL running back for the Arizona Cardinals, formerly Pittsburgh Steelers; 2017 third-round pick out of Pitt who overcame Hodgkin lymphoma, two-time Pro Bowler (2018, 2021), and first Cardinal with 1,000+ scrimmage yards in each of his first four seasons.

James Cook (running back)

James Cook III, Buffalo Bills NFL running back, Georgia product drafted 63rd overall in 2022; brother of Dalvin Cook; 2024 co-leader with 16 rushing TDs, 2025 NFL rushing champion with 1,621 yards, two-time Pro Bowler, signed four-year extension through 2029.

James Cracknell

James Cracknell (born 1972, Sutton, England), British rower, double Olympic gold medallist in the coxless four (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004), six world titles; oldest Boat Race competitor at 46, winning with Cambridge in 2019.

James DeGale

James DeGale, British boxer, 2008 Beijing Olympic middleweight gold medallist and two-time IBF super middleweight champion; first Briton with both Olympic gold and a pro world title; retired 25-3-1 in 2019.

James Ellsworth (wrestler)

James Ellsworth (James Ellsworth Morris, born 1984), American professional wrestler from Baltimore; 2016 WWE underdog who beat AJ Styles three times, won a SmackDown contract, and managed Carmella.

James Faulkner (cricketer)

James Faulkner (James Peter Faulkner, born 1990, Launceston), Australian left-arm medium-fast all-rounder; 2013 IPL leading wicket-taker (28 at 15.25) for Rajasthan Royals and player of the match, 3-36, in the 2015 World Cup final; ODI career 2013-2017.

James Franklin (American football coach)

James Franklin (born Feb. 2, 1972), American football head coach at Vanderbilt (2011-13), Penn State (2014-25, 2016 Big Ten title, fired Oct. 2025), and Virginia Tech since Nov. 17, 2025; career 133-62.

James Gallagher (fighter)

James "The Strabanimal" Gallagher (born 1996, Strabane, Northern Ireland) is a featherweight MMA fighter, ex-SBG Ireland Bellator prospect, 13-4 pro record, first loss to Ricky Bandejas at Bellator 204, later Glory MMA, PFL, and Rizin.

James Garner (footballer, born 2001)

James Garner (born 2001, Birkenhead) is an English midfielder for Everton and England. Ex-Manchester United academy player, Forest loanee, £15m 2022 signing, U21 EURO 2023 winner, senior England debut March 2026.

James Gladstone (American football)

James Gladstone (born 1990) is general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars since February 2025, formerly Rams director of scouting; his 2025 Jaguars went 13-4 and won the AFC South after trading up for Travis Hunter.

James Guy

James Guy is a British competitive swimmer specializing in freestyle and butterfly who won three Olympic golds in relays and the 200 m freestyle title at the 2015 World Championships.

James Hagens

James Hagens (born 2006), American center from Hauppauge, New York; drafted 7th overall in 2025 by the Boston Bruins after Boston College and USNTDP; 2025 World Juniors gold, 2024 U-18 MVP.

James Harden

James Harden (born 1989) is an American NBA guard, 2018 MVP and 11-time All-Star, for the Cleveland Cavaliers; drafted third in 2009 by Oklahoma City, known for his step-back three and free-throw drawing.

James Harrison (American football)

James Harrison (James Henry Harrison Jr., born 1978) is a former NFL outside linebacker, undrafted in 2002, who won Super Bowls XL and XLIII with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was 2008 AP Defensive Player of the Year, and set the franchise sack record with 80.5.

James Haskell

James Haskell (born 1985), English rugby union back-row forward, 77 England caps, 2017 British and Irish Lions tourist, Wasps, Stade Français, Highlanders, Northampton Saints; retired 2019, now podcaster and author.