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Lake Erie Walleye Trail cheating scandal
The Lake Erie Walleye Trail cheating scandal: Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky stuffed lead weights and fillets into walleye at a September 30, 2022 Cleveland tournament, were disqualified from a $28,760 prize, and later pleaded guilty.
Lake McRee
Lake McRee, American football tight end from Austin, Texas; USC (2021-25, 97 catches, 1,154 yards, 7 TDs, All-Big Ten Second Team 2025); signed 2026 as Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agent, No. 81, no NFL debut yet.
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex (Olympic Jumping Complex), ski jumping venue in Lake Placid, NY, run by ORDA; jumps date to 1920, served the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, and after a 2021 renovation are the only North American hills homologated for year-round jumping.
Lake Speed
Lake Speed (Lake Chambers Speed, born 1948), Jackson, Mississippi NASCAR Cup driver 1980-1998; 1978 World Karting Champion beating Ayrton Senna; one Cup win, 1988 TranSouth 500 at Darlington, in 402 starts.
Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers, Detroit Tigers Single-A Florida State League affiliate in Lakeland, Florida, playing at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium since 1966; renamed from Lakeland Tigers in 2007 to honor the WWII AVG pilots and the Lakeland School of Aeronautics.
Lakey Peak
Lakey Peak is an A-frame coral reef surf break at Hu'u, Dompu, on Sumbawa's south coast, Indonesia, producing both a left and right from one peak; nearby breaks include Periscopes, Nungas, Cobblestones, and Lakey Pipe, best May–October on SW groundswell.
Laki Tasi
Laki Tasi (born 2003) is an Australian defensive tackle for the Tennessee Titans, signed from the NFL International Player Pathway Program in 2025 after a rugby career; no regular-season appearances.
Lakshmipathy Balaji (லட்சுமிபதி பாலாஜி)
Lakshmipathy Balaji (லட்சுமிபதி பாலாஜி), born 1981 in Chennai, Indian right-arm fast-medium swing bowler for Tamil Nadu and India; took the IPL's first hat-trick with CSK, later bowling coach for KKR and CSK and India A head coach.
Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen, Indian men's singles badminton player from Almora; former world junior No. 1 (2017), 2018 Asian junior champion, 2021 Worlds bronze, 2022 Commonwealth Games gold, Paris 2024 Olympic fourth place.
Lakyle Samuel
Lakyle Samuel (born 2006, Manchester) is an English right-back and England U20 player, son of Jlloyd Samuel, a Manchester City academy graduate on loan at Exeter City after a Bromley loan.
Lal Shah Bokhari
Lal Shah Bokhari (لال شاہ بخاری) was an Indian field hockey halfback who captained India to the 1932 Olympic gold in Los Angeles and later served Pakistan as a diplomat.
Lala Amarnath (लाला अमरनाथ भरद्वाज)
Lala Amarnath (Nanik Amarnath Bhardwaj, 1911-2000), Indian cricketer, first Indian to score a Test century (118 on debut, 1933) and first Test captain of independent India, later chairman of selectors.
Lalit Modi
Lalit Kumar Modi (ललित मोदी), Indian businessman, founder and first chairman of the IPL; suspended and banned for life by the BCCI in 2010; cleared of FEMA penalties by SAFEMA tribunal in July 2026.
Lallianzuala Chhangte
Lallianzuala Chhangte (born 1997, Lunglei, Mizoram) is an Indian left-footed winger for Mumbai City FC and India; two-time AIFF Player of the Year, ISL Shield and Cup winner.
Lam Turki
Lam Turki, also known as Kowwa Dand, is a Bengali solitaire board game on a ten-point star board with nine pieces, documented by Sunder Lal Hora in 1933 in the Teesta Valley, Kalimpong.
Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt (1932-2006), Texas oil heir and sports executive, founded the American Football League in 1959 and the Kansas City Chiefs, coined "Super Bowl," drove the AFL-NFL merger, and built U.S. soccer and tennis ventures.
Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens quarterback, 2016 Heisman winner at Louisville, two-time NFL MVP (2019, 2023), first QB with 4,000 passing and 900 rushing yards in a season.
Lamar Miller
Lamar Miller (born 1991, Miami) is a former NFL running back from Miami (FL), drafted 97th overall in 2012 by the Dolphins. He rushed for 5,864 yards and 32 touchdowns, made the 2018 Pro Bowl with the Texans, and set the Texans' longest run at 97 yards.
Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom, born 1979, American NBA forward, 1999 fourth pick, played for Clippers, Heat, Lakers, Mavericks; two-time champion 2009-2010, 2011 Sixth Man of the Year, 2015 near-fatal overdose.
LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge, American NBA power forward-center from Dallas; starred at Texas, No. 2 pick in 2006, played for Trail Blazers, Spurs, and Nets; seven-time All-Star, 20,000 points, retired twice over a heart condition.
Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field, Green Bay Packers home stadium since 1957, opened as Green Bay City Stadium, renamed 1965 for Curly Lambeau; capacity 81,041, heated natural grass, Frozen Tundra, NFL's longest-tenured venue.
Lamberto Dalla Costa
Lamberto Dalla Costa (1920–1982), Italian Air Force combat pilot and bobsleigh pilot; with Giacomo Conti won two-man bobsleigh gold at Cortina 1956, Italy's only gold at those Games.
Lamecha Girma
Lamecha Girma, Ethiopian 3000m steeplechase runner born 2000, world record holder at 7:52.11 (Paris 2023), Olympic silver medallist Tokyo 2020, three-time world silver medallist, and former world indoor 3000m record holder.
Lameck Banda
Lameck Banda, born 2001 in Lusaka, is a Zambian left winger who played for Nkwazi, ZESCO United, Arsenal Tula, Israeli clubs, and Lecce in Serie A, reaching 100 appearances before a 2026 contract dispute with Lecce and a move to Al-Swehly.
LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball (born 2001) is an American NBA point guard, 2020 third overall pick, 2020-21 Rookie of the Year and 2022 All-Star; traded from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 2026.
LaMichael James
LaMichael James (born 1989) is a former Oregon Ducks running back, 2010 Doak Walker Award winner and Heisman third-place finisher who ran for 5,082 college yards and later played for the 49ers and Dolphins; College Football Hall of Fame 2023.
Lamine Fanne
Lamine Fanne (Mouhamed Lamine Fanne Dabo), Spanish defensive midfielder born 2004; played for AIK and Luton Town, joined Venezia FC in February 2026.
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal is a professional Spanish right winger playing for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. He holds numerous age records, including becoming Barcelona's youngest-ever La Liga debutant.
Lamini Fati
Lamini Fati (Lamini Domingos Fati João), born 2006 in Madrid, is a Spanish left-footed centre-back for Real Madrid Castilla, signed from Leganés in 2025 for over €100,000, under contract to 2029 with a €60M clause.
Lamon Brewster
Lamon Brewster, also known as Lamon Tajuan Brewster, is a retired American heavyweight boxer nicknamed "Relentless" who held the WBO heavyweight title from 2004 to 2006.