Since taking over the helm of the Clemson football program in 2009, Dabo Swinney has positioned his program among the nation's elite and has achieved great success, winning national titles in 2016 and 2018.
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are America's favorite cheerleading squad and have performed at USO events around the world in support of the U.S. military.
Dan Patrick is one of the most popular sports broadcast personalities in the United States and is host of the nationally syndicated \"The Dan Patrick Show\".
Danny Manning excelled on the basketball court both in college and the NBA. One of the top basketball players ever to play at the University of Kansas, Manning led the Jayhawks to an NCAA national title in 1988 before embarking on a 15-year NBA career.
Darin Erstad played in the major leagues from 1996-2009 and is best remembered for the 11 seasons he spent with the Los Angeles Angeles, where he won a World Series in 2002.
Dave Roberts has served as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2016. As a player, Roberts is best remembered for helping the Boston Red Sox win the 2004 World Series.
David Breashears, mountaineer & filmmaker, is famous for guiding Richard Bass to the summit of Everest, completing Bass's ascent of the 7 highest summits on each continent.
David Freese is a retired infielder who will always be remembered for his postseason play with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011 when he was named both NLCS and World Series MVP.
Hall of Fame center David Robinson played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1989-2003. He was named the 1995 NBA MVP, won two NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals.
David Ross is the current manager of the Chicago Cubs. Prior to managing, Ross won two World Series with the Cubs and Boston Red Sox during a career that spanned 15 years.
David Wells pitched in the majors for 21 seasons and won two World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. In 1998, he pitched a perfect game for the Yankees.
David Wright was a seven-time All-Star third basemen who spent his entire 14 year career playing for the New York Mets. Wright was named just the fourth captain in Mets history.
Demario Davis is a current linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. He has twice been nominated by the Saints for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
Dennis Hull is a retired NHL left winger who spent most of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks. He is the brother of Bobby Hull and played together in Chicago for eight seasons.
Derek Parra won a gold and silver medal in speed skating at the 2002 Winter Games and in so doing became the first Mexican-American to win goldl at the Winter Olympics.
Desmond Howard is a former wide receiver and return specialist who won a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers and the Heisman Trophy at the U. of Michigan.
Dhani Jones played linebacker in the NFL for 11 seasons from 2000 - 2010 for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals. Since retiring, he has hosted numerous tv shows.
One of the most celebrated women's basketball players in history, Diana Taurasi has done it all, winning four Olympic gold medals, three WNBA titles and three NCAA championships.
Doc Rivers has served as head coach of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers since 2013. Prior to the Clippers, he coached the Boston Celtics from 2004-2013 and helped lead them to the 2008 NBA title.
One of the best-known sportscasters in Canada, Don Cherry co-hosted the "Coach's Corner" intermission segment with Ron MacLean from 1986-2019 on CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada."