2015–16 Juventus F.C. season
After winning only three of their first ten league matches and losing to Sassuolo on 28 October 2015, which left them in 12th place, the team went on a run of 25 matches in which they took 73 points of a possible 75, and secured the title. On 21 May, the club then won the Coppa Italia for the 11th time, and their second straight title, becoming the first team in Italy's history to complete Serie A and Coppa Italia doubles in back-to-back seasons.


2015–16 Juventus F.C. season, Season review
In the summer of 2015, several departures and arrivals occurred: Pirlo, Vidal, Tevez, Coman and Llorente leave the club, all towards foreign leagues. In order to counterbalance sales, the club proceeds to buy Alex Sandro, Khedira, Dybala, Zaza and Mandžukić. Juventus won the Supercoppa Italiana but the line-up revolution looks deleterious, as the Bianconeri start the domestic league with two losses to Udinese and Roma. In the following weeks, the club suffers draws to Chievo and Frosinone at Juventus Stadium, while Napoli and Sassuolo also defeat Allegri's team.


2015–16 Juventus F.C. season, Season review
In Europe, however, the second place of previous season is confirmed: Juventus suffers only one loss during the group stage, in the last match by Sevilla. Then the club went on a run in the league that resulted in a series of 15 wins in row, starting with Derby della Mole which ended 2–1 (with the final goal scored in injury time). In the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals, Internazionale lost 3–0 in Turin.


2015–16 Juventus F.C. season, Season review
The winning league streak is stopped on 19 February 2016, due to a goalless draw with Bologna. Four days later, Juventus face Bayern Munich (for the Champions League round of 16), the German side goes up 2–0, before Juventus manage to fill the gap for a final 2–2 draw. Meanwhile, on the 2nd March, in the Coppa Italia semifinal  2nd leg, the Nerazzurri were able to recover from a 3–goal handicap: they lose only on penalties, due to Palacio's miss.


2015–16 Juventus F.C. season, Season review
In the second round of 16 leg in the Champions League, Pogba and Cuadrado bring Juventus up 2–0, but Lewandowski and Thomas Müller (who scores during injury time) equalize the score: in extra time, Thiago and ex-Juventus player Coman mark the goals to knock out Juventus 4–2. Four days after, Buffon celebrates a record for goalkeepers in Serie A, having a clean sheet of 974 minutes. On 25 April, Juventus, nine points over Napoli, mathematically won the Scudetto, after Napoli were defeated by Roma. Juventus ended the league with 91 points, also winning, a week later, the domestic cup (for the second time in row) with a 1–0 in extra time win against AC Milan.


2015–16 Juventus F.C. season, Players, Squad information
Players and squad numbers last updated on 18 September 2015.Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Juventus F.C. season, Notes
A. The match was called after 70 minutes due to the annual tradition of pitch invasion.


2015–16 KBL season
The 2015–16 KBL season was the 20th season of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), the highest level of basketball in South Korea. Goyang Orion Orions won its first KBL championship since the 2001–2002 season.


2015–16 KF Bylis season
The 2015–16 season is Klubi i Futbollit Bylis Ballsh's 42nd competitive season, first season in the Kategoria Superiore and 43rd year in existence as a football club.


2015–16 KF Bylis season, Season overview, June
Bylis Ballsh was very active during the summer transfer window. On 1 June 2015, the 22-year old goalkeeper Shkëlzen Ruçi returned in the squad after spending the second part of 2014–15 season on loan at Elbasani.


2015–16 KF Bylis season, Season overview, July
On 16 July, Ardit Peposhi signed a two-year deal for Bylis with an option to extend it for another year. Five days later, Bylis purchased the Elbasani midfielder Orgest Gava, who terminated his contract follow the relegation of Elbasani in Albanian First Division. On 24 July, Bylis signed Renato Hyshmeri for free, after having been a free agent since his departure from Tirana. He signed a two-year contract.


2015–16 KF Bylis season, Season overview, August
On 6 August 2015, they sold the striker Arbër Dhrami to fellow Kategoria Superiore side Tërbuni Pukë. Two days later, Bylis bought Flamur Tairi from Renova for free; he signed a three-year contract. On 9 August, Bylis signed with Emmanuel Mbella from SVN Zweibrücken and Xhelil Asani from FK Napredok, both for free. On 13 August, the club signed the Kosovar defender Ahmet Haliti from Prishtina for an undisclosed fee. One week later, Bylis continued to be active in Kosovo by signing the goalkeeper Kushtrim Mushica from Prishtina.


2015–16 KF Bylis season, Season overview, August
On the very same day, the club purchased the services of veteran midfielder Bekim Kuli, who returned in Ballsh after one-and-a-half year, signing a one-year deal and taking the vacant number 18. On 23 August, Bylis commenced their 2015–16 season with a 2–0 away lose to Kukësi with the goals scored by Mateus and Erick Flores.


2015–16 KF Bylis season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 KF Bylis season, Statistics, Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.


2015–16 KF Skënderbeu Korçë season
The 2015–16 season was Skënderbeu Korçë's sixth season competing in the Kategoria Superiore, having won five consecutive titles in the last five years. It covered a period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.


2015–16 KF Skënderbeu Korçë season
The 2015–16 season was one of the greatest campaigns in the history of Skënderbeu Korçë. The club retained the championship for the fifth consecutive season and become the first Albanian club to reach group stage of an UEFA club competition.


2015–16 KF Skënderbeu Korçë season, Season overview
By eliminating Milsami Orhei in the third qualifying round of 2015–16 UEFA Champions League, Skenderbeu become first Albanian club to reach Champions League play-off.


2015–16 KF Skënderbeu Korçë season, Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 KF Tirana season
The 2015–16 season was Klubi i Futbollit Tirana's 77th competitive season, 77th consecutive season in the Kategoria Superiore and 95th year in existence as a football club.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, June
The defender Erion Hoxhallari came back to Tirana on 1 June after a long-season loan to Teuta Durrës. On 5 June, Shkëlqim Muça was hired the new head coach of KF Tirana, replacing Gugash Magani who resigned after some poor results at the end of the season. The former Tirana player during '80s signed a three-year contract with the club. One week later, Tirana and Kukësi reached an agreement for the loan of Muça at Kukësi for the club's Europa League matches. On 15 June, Kire Ristevski left the club and signed with Rabotnički of Macedonia.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, June
On 26 June, Tirana completed the signing of former Austria international defender Ronald Gërçaliu on a two-year deal. On the same day, "White and Blues" signed Dritan Smajli from Kukësi on a two-year contract as well. On 28 June, Kavdanski signed a contract until the end of the season. In the last day of the month, Renaldo Kalari signed with the cross-town rivals of Partizani Tirana on a free transfer.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, July
On 5 July, Lika left Vllaznia Shkodër to return to Tirana after three seasons, signing a one-year deal. Later on 12th, Tirana signed with Olsi Teqja on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. During his presentation, Teqja said that the move to Tirana was "a dream come true".


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, July
On 16 July, Masato Fukui signed with Tirana on a free transfer, becoming the first Japanese player to sign for an Albanian club. Five days later, Debatik Curri signed with Flamurtari Vlorë as a free transfer.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, August
Mario Morina left Tirana in the first days of August in favour of Flamurtari Vlorë after not finding a mutual way with Tirana for the new contract. On 8 August 2015, Tirana completed the signing of Gilberto Fortunato for an un undisclosed fee, bringing back the Brazilian striker who left his mark in second part of 2013–14 season, where he became a fan favourite.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, August
On 10 August, young forward Florian Kadriu came to the club on trial, which he successfully passed two days later; he was rewarded with a three-year contract. The next day, Gentian Muça returned from his short spell with Kukësi. Midfielder Erjon Vucaj inked a contract with the club for an undisclosed fee after he became a free agent and winning the trial against Flamurtari Vlorë. On 19 August, Alush Gavazaj was sent in a one-season loan at newly promoted side Tërbuni Pukë.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, August
Tirana started the Kategoria Superiore campaign on 23 August, defeating 2–1 the newcomes of Tërbuni Pukë with the goals of Lika and Fukui. On the same day, Entonio Pashaj left the club and joined Flamurtari Vlorë after refusing to be a backup. On 25 August, Tirana purchased Dejan Karan from Hungarian side Kecskeméti on a one-year deal with an option of a further one. Four days later, Tirana announced the signing of Elis Bakaj, who returned on the team only three months after his departure. He was presented to the media on the next day.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, September
Tirana started the month with Jetmir Sefa announcing his departure from the club in favour of signing with Vllaznia Shkodër. On 9 September, Marsel Çaka signed a long time contract with the club and was loaned to Kamza for the rest of the season.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, September
In the first league match of September, Tirana didn't go more than a disappointing goalless draw at home against the newly promoted side Bylis Ballsh on 12th. To begin its Albanian Cup campaign, Tirana played its first leg match against Erzeni Shijak. They were able to clinch the victory only in the last minutes of the match thanks to the goal of Florian Kadriu.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, October
Tirana endured a strong month as it was started with a 0–1 loss at the hands of rivals Partizani Tirana, which was followed by a 1–1 draw against Flamurtari Vlorë, which got the manager Shkëlqim Muça sacked after only five months on duty. Following that, both assistants of Muça were appointed temporarily managers of the team.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, October
In the first leg of Albanian Cup's second round, Tirana thrashed 5–1 Kastrioti at Krujë with two goals scored by Gilberto and one each for Masato Fukui, Vucaj and Kërçiku. After the match against Vllaznia Shkodër, where the duo failed to secure the win, Tirana begun negotiations with coach Ilir Daja. The negotiations where finally concluded and on 28 October Daja signed a contract until the end of the season. He was presented to the media in the very next day.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, November
Ilir Daja debuted with a 2–1 win over Kukësi at Qemal Stafa Stadium on 1 November. The goal of defender Gentian Muça and an own goal from Franc Veliu clinched the win for the capital side. This match was the last for the Brazilian striker Gilberto, who had agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent before the match.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, November
Tirana continued a fine run with Daja as manager overwhelming 3–0 Tërbuni Pukë at home. The goals were scored by Karan, Elis Bakaj and Gilman Lika. In the middle of the month, Tirana announced that its new home Selman Stërmasi Stadium will be ready at the end of the month to host the league match against Skënderbeu Korçë. In the inaugural match, Tirana disappointed the fans by losing 2–1, with the goals scored by two former players of Tirana, Salihi and Lilaj, which did not celebrate as a sign of respect. For Tirana scored Elis Bakaj via a penalty kick


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, December
In December, Tirana recorded three goalless draw, respectively against Teuta Durrës, Partizani Tirana and Vllaznia Shkodër. On 23 December, in the last match of the year, Tirana recorded a 1–0 at Kukësi thanks to the header of Gentian Muça, taking the first ever win at Zeqir Ymeri Stadium. Tirana ended the second phase of the league in fourth place with 29 points.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, December
They conceded only two goals during this phrase, all of them against Skënderbeu Korçë, keeping the goal intact in eight of nine matches. They ended the first part of the season as the team with the best defence, conceding 10 goals in 18 matches, less than any other team. On 25 December, Kavdanski left the club by terminated his contract with the club.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, January
In January of the following year, during the winter transfer window, Tirana secured the services of the Brazilian duo Hugo Almeida and Alex Willian respectively form Portuguesa and Icasa. They signed both a six-month contract with an option to extend it for a year, and were presented on 13 January. On the same day, the 26-years old defender Endrit Idrizaj returned to the club after spending the last year in loan at Apolonia Fier.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, January
The ethnic Albanian prodigy Florian Kadriu was sent on loan at fellow Kategoria Superiore side Teuta Durrës until the end of the season in order to gain more experience. Stivi Frashëri terminated his contract with Tirana by mutual consensus. Tirana kicked off 2016 by beating away Flamurtari Vlorë in the first leg of quarter-final of Albanian Cup, thanks to an Argjend Malaj winner. Back in Kategoria Superiore, on 30 January, Tirana won comfortably 3–1 away against Tërbuni Pukë to go up in the 3rd place, overtaking Teuta Durrës. The goals were scored by Bakaj, Muzaka and Muça.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, February
On 1 February, in the last day of winter transfer window, Tirana signed Enriko Papa from Bylis Ballsh on a free transfer. He signed a one-year contract with the option of a further one. On 6 February, Tirana announced via its official website that they have terminated the contract with Brazilian forward Hugo after he requeried to leave the club due to familiar reasons. However, five hours later, Hugo returned to the team, and also brought his family in Albania, saying that he never asked the club to leave and the situation that was created was a misunderstanding created by his manager, leading Hugo to terminate they cooperation.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, February
A day later, Tirana recorded an emphatic 3–0 away win over Laçi, thanks to the goals of Bakaj, Muzaka and Hugo. That was the first win at Laçi Stadium since 5 May 2012 where Tirana won thanks to a winner of Bekim Balaj. However, during the match Bakaj and Karan were booked meaning that they would miss the following league match against Bylis Ballsh at home. However, during the match Tirana was able to beat Bylis Ballsh 2–0 thanks to the goals of Muzaka and the youngster Majkel Peci, who made his Kategoria Superiore debut.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, February
Tirana also registered the first victory at the newly renovated Selman Stërmasi Stadium. In the returning leg of Albanian Cup's quarter-final at Selman Stërmasi Stadium, Tirana was surprisingly knocked out by Flamurtari Vlorë who won 2–1 to qualify in the next round with the aggregate 2–2 (away rule goals), in the match which saw the dismissal of Erion Hoxhallari and Olsi Teqja, leaving Tirana with nine players for the last ten minutes of the match. On 19 February, the vice-captain Gentian Muça successfully underwent surgery in his knee that would rule him out for two months.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, February
Three days later, in the next league match against the league leaders Skënderbeu Korçë, Tirana lost 0–1 in a match which was infamously marred by the "one-sided" decisions of the referee Andi Koçi, who did not give a clear penalty to Tirana's Gilman Lika while awarded an incorrect penalty to Skënderbeu's Hamdi Salihi, who scored the lone goal. Skënderbeu's coach Mirel Josa and also the team's vice captain Orges Shehi and Bakary Nimaga admitted that the penalty of Tirana was correct.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, February
A day later, the club's sporting director Devi Muka came out on a press conference to condemn the arbitration of Andi Koçi, while Tirana's coach Ilir Daja accused the referee for not leaving Tirana to fight for the title. One the same day, Tirana filed an official document that requested the lifetime ban of referee Andi Koçi, adding also that Enea Jorgji should not judge any of Tirana matches. On 26 February, Hugo Almeida left the team after terminating his contract with the club by mutual consensus. In the last match of the month, Tirana earned a goalless draw at home against Teuta Durrës, they rivals for the European spot.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, March
In the match of the March, Tirana fell 2–0 to Patizani Tirana at Qemal Stafa Stadium, losing out the 3rd spot in the process. The striker Elis Bakaj who made his return from injury in the 50th minute of the match was red-carded five minutes later, leaving the team with ten players, which lead the Disciplinary Committee of AFA to suspended for five matches for his behaviour. In the next match four days later, Tirana didn't go more than a goalless draw against Flamurtari Vlorë at home, felling down to 5th place.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, March
Four days later, Tirana confirmed the bad form recently by losing the Albanian derby 3–1 to Vllaznia Shkodër at Reshit Rusi Stadium. The team took the lead in the 5th minute though an own goal from Stefan Cicmil, but Vllaznia Shkodër bounced back and scored three times, two in the first half.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, March
Tirana tried to react and to turn page in the next match versus Kukësi, but didn't go more than a 1–1 draw, despite leading in the first half with a goal from Gjergji Muzaka. Tirana finished the month without winning a single match; on 22 March, the club fined the defender Dritan Smajli for breaking the rules one day before the match against Kukësi, and was not included in the team for the match. Four days later, Tirana even lost the friendly versus the Albanian First Division side Kamza. In the last day of the month, Tirana liquidated €198.000 debts to its former players and employers, avoiding potential penalties that could be applied by FIFA and UEFA.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, April
Tirana commenced the month by taking a 3–0 home victory over Tërbuni Pukë thanks to an Elis Bakaj hat-trick, returning Tirana in the winning ways after six consecutive league matches without a win. That was the second win at Selman Stëmasi Stadium and Elis Bakaj become the first player to score a hat-trick for Tirana since Bekim Balaj on 23 October 2011. On 5 April, Tirana terminated its cooperating with Alex Willian who didn't play a single minute in the senor team in competitive matches, being reduced to play only with the reserve side. Tirana then defeated Laçi at home thanks again to Elis Bakaj winner to keep the European chances alive.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, April
After that, Tirana made another false step as they didn't go more than a goalless against the penultimate side of Bylis Ballsh. In the next match, Tirana suffered another defeat at the hands of Skënderbeu Korçë, losing 1–0 at Selman Stërmasi Stadium thanks to the Hamdi Salihi's later winner. That was Tirana's fourth league loss against Skënderbeu Korçë in as many matches played. In the last league match for this month, Teuta Durrës held Tirana to a 0–0 draw at Niko Dovana Stadium.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, May
Tirana begun May with a 2–2 home draw against Partizani Tirana, with the goals scored by Gentian Muça and Elis Bakaj. The team was on lead until 94th minute, but Partizani levelled the scored thanks to a Realdo Fili strike. For singing anti-Partizani crust with the fans, Gentian Muça was accused of public incitement of hatred, and was banned for one year from all competitions by the Disciplinary Committee of AFA, effective immediately. Also Tirana's stadium was banned for eight matches for its fans behaviour, also the Sporting Director Devi Muka was banned for ten matches after assaulting a Partizani Tirana member staff.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Season overview, May
On 8 May, in the next league match, Tirana lost 2–1 away to Flamurtari Vlorë, leaving Tirana mathematically out of European competitions for the fourth consecutive season. In the last match at home, Tirana beat Vllaznia Shkodër thanks to the lone goal of Elis Bakaj, his 13th in the league. On final day of the season, Tirana was defeated 2–1 away to Kukësi to finish the season in the 5th position, remaining out of European competitions for the fourth consecutive year. Tirana collected 53 points, 18 less the last season.


2015–16 KF Tirana season, Statistics, Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.


2015–16 KF Tërbuni season
This article covers the 2015–16 season for KF Tërbuni Pukë. They'll participate in the Kategoria Superiore and Albanian Cup.


2015–16 KHL season
The 2015–16 KHL season was the eighth season of the Kontinental Hockey League. The season started on 24 August 2015 with the Opening Cup between defending champions SKA Saint Petersburg and last year's Continental Cup winners CSKA Moscow, replacing Ak Bars Kazan, the previous season's Gagarin Cup finalists.


2015–16 KHL season, Team changes
Spartak Moscow returned to the league prior to this season. It was also announced by KHL President Dmitry Chernyshenko that Atlant Moscow Oblast would not participate in the league this season due to financial problems.


2015–16 KHL season, Divisions and regular season format
In this season, each team played every other team once at home and once on the road, giving a total of 54 games (27 at home, 27 on the road), plus 6 additional games (3 at home, 3 on the road) played by each team against rival clubs from its own conference. Thus, each team played a total of 60 games in the regular season.


2015–16 KHL season, Divisions and regular season format
How the teams are divided into divisions and conferences is shown in the table below.


2015–16 KHL season, Gagarin Cup Playoffs
The playoffs started on February 21, 2016, with the top eight teams from each of the conferences and ended with the last game of the Gagarin Cup final on April 19, 2016.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season
The 2015–16 season was the 71st season in the existence of the club. The team played in the Basketball League of Serbia, in the Adriatic League and in the Euroleague.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season, Overview
The team started preparing for season 2015–16 by re-signing coach Dejan Radonjić and guard Branko Lazić for two years each. Team captain Luka Mitrović extended his contract until summer 2017. Marcus Williams, Boban Marjanović, Nikola Kalinić, Charles Jenkins and Jaka Blažič left the club, and roster was reinforced by Sofoklis Schortsanitis, Stefan Nastić, Ryan Thompson and Gal Mekel. From its development team FMP, Zvezda promoted MVP of 2015 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, Marko Gudurić. The first part of the season was marked by mixed results and a lot of squad changes.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season, Overview
Due to serious injuries of Mitrović and Dangubić, club brought back Marko Simonović, and later on landed Quincy Miller. Out-of-form Schortsanitis and Mekel were replaced by Vladimir Štimac and returning Marcus Williams. Mid -season, the club also released Williams and Thompson, replacing them with Vasilije Micić and Tarence Kinsey. Results improved, and Red Star ended group stage of EuroLeague with a 5–5 score, reaching the third place of group A, qualifying for Top 16 stage. Successful European season continued as Zvezda ended fourth in Top 16 Group E, with a score of 7 wins and seven losses.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season, Overview
In the playoffs, it was stopped by CSKA Moscow, who eventually went on to lift EuroLeague trophy. In ABA league, Zvezda entered playoffs from the second position, facing another EuroLeague team – Cedevita – and, defeating them twice, advanced to final series. In the finals, Zvezda pulled a 3-0 against Mega Leks, defending the ABA league title. Zvezda ended another spectacular season by defending the Serbian league title beating Partizan 3-1 in the finals.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season, Competitions, Adriatic League, Results by round
Source: Competitive matchesGround: A = Away; H = Home; R = Rest. Result: L = Loss; W = Win; R = Rest; P = Postponed.


2015–16 KK Crvena zvezda season, Competitions, Serbian Super League, Results by round
Source: Competitive matchesGround: A = Away; H = Home; R = Rest. Result: L = Loss; W = Win; R = Rest; P = Postponed.


2015–16 KK Partizan season
In the 2015–16 season, Partizan NIS Belgrade competed in the Basketball League of Serbia, the Radivoj Korać Cup and the Adriatic League.


2015–16 KML season
The 2015–16 Korvpalli Meistriliiga season (also known as the Alexela Korvpalli Meistriliiga for sponsorship reasons) was the 91st season of top-tier basketball in Estonia. TÜ/Rock came into the season as defending champions of the 2014–15 KML season.


2015–16 KML season
The season began on 7 October 2015 and concluded on 27 May 2016 with Kalev/Cramo defeating TÜ/Rock 4 games to 1 in the 2016 KML Finals to win their 8th Estonian Championship.


2015–16 KML season, Regular season
During the regular season teams will play 4 rounds for 32 games (2 at home and 2 away) with following exceptions:


2015–16 KML season, Regular season
Double points will be awarded to teams winning those games.


2015–16 KML season, Playoffs, Bracket
The playoffs began on 14 April and ended on 27 May. The tournament concluded with Kalev/Cramo defeating TÜ/Rock 4 games to 1 in the 2016 KML Finals.


2015–16 KML season, Individual statistics
Players qualify to this category by having at least 50% games played.


2015–16 KNVB Cup
The 2015–16 KNVB Cup is the 98th season of the Dutch national football knockout tournament. The winner qualifies for the group stage of the Europa League the following season and the Johan Cruyff Shield, the Dutch Supercup match between the Cup winner and the champions of the Eredivisie.


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Qualification
Teams qualified for the Cup through the following: (reserve teams are excluded)


2015–16 KNVB Cup, First round
Only amateur teams compete in this round. Matches were played on 26 August 2015. Due to heavy rainfall four matches were abandoned during the game and finished one week later on 2 September 2015


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Second round
Winners from the first round compete against all professional clubs.


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Third round
The 32 winners from the previous round progress to this stage.


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Fourth round
The 16 winners from the previous round progress to this stage.


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Quarter-finals
The 8 winners from the previous round progress to this stage.


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Semi-finals
The 4 winners from the previous round progress to this stage.


2015–16 KNVB Cup, Final
The 2 winners from the previous round progress to the final. The winner of the semi-final match between Feyenoord and AZ is marked as the 'home' team in the final, as that was the first match to be drawn at the draw for the semi-finals.


2015–16 KS Cracovia (football) season
KS Cracovia (Polish pronunciation: [kraˈkɔvʲa]) is a Polish sports club based in Kraków. During the 2015-16 campaign they will compete in the following competitions:Ekstraklasa, Polish Cup.


2015–16 KS Cracovia (football) season, Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season
The 2015–16 season is KCCA F.C's 2nd season in the Uganda Premier League sponsored by AZAM TV and the league is reported by its commercial name the Azam Premier League, and their 49th consecutive season in the top-flight of Ugandan football. Along with the Uganda Premier League, the club will also compete in the Uganda Cup/Kakunguru Cup and the Cecafa Kagame Interclub Cup. The season covers the period from 15 July 2015 to 15 June 2016.


2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season, Prepations
Kampala Capital City Authority F.C introduced their road to 2015/2016 Season. They began with the major changes that is, it all began by the club C.E.O announcing their budget of 1.4 Billion Uganda Shillings in partnership with their major sponsors Startimes Uganda. And on the same occasion held on 19 June 2015 saw the C.E.O Jennifer Musisi announce their new coaching team of manager Mike Mutebi and Sam Simbwa as the second in command or as his assistant.


2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season, Kagame Inteclub Cup
Kampala Capital City Authority FC is participating in the 41st CECAFA interclub Cup and the 13th Cecafa Kagame Interclub Cup due to the sponsorship naming rights. KCCA will be representing Uganda because they merged as the Champions of Uganda's Top League in 2014. Draws were held on 1 July 2015, the tournament that started on 18 July and is to end on 2 August 2015 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. KCCA FC was drawn in Group C with Malakia of South Sudan, Azam of Tanzania and Adama City of Ethiopia.


2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season, Kagame Inteclub Cup
KCCA managed to get over a devastating start of the tournament after losing to Azam FC a team of the host nation and improving their performance on the pitch and mentally, winning the rest of the games in the group that enabled KCCA qualify to the Quarter finals with Six points. With the side losing again to Azam in the semi-final game they were facing for the second time in the tournament, Kampala Capital City Authority FC came to win a bronze medal after showing a good display to the Sudanese side Khartoum National Team by 2-1.


2015–16 Kampala Capital City Authority FC season, Squad statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 13.30hrs 2 August 2015


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which is the Jayhawks 118th basketball season. The Jayhawks played their home games at Allen Fieldhouse. They were led by 13th year head coach Bill Self and were members of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 33–5, 15–3 in Big 12 play to win their 12th consecutive regular season Big 12 title. They defeated Kansas State, Baylor, and West Virginia to be champions of the Big 12 Tournament. They received an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where they were the tournament's overall #1 seed. They defeated Austin Peay, UConn, and Maryland to advance to the Elite Eight where they lost to Villanova.


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team
In July 2015, the Jayhawks represented the United States at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. The Jayhawks, along with Nic Moore from SMU and Julian DeBose from Florida Gulf Coast, went 8–0 to win the Gold Medal.


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, Preseason, World University Games
In April 2014, the Kansas basketball team was selected by the United States International University Sports Federation (US-IUSF) to represent the United States in the 2015 World University Games. Kansas was selected as the team to represent the U.S. from the schools that expressed interest. This was the second time a college team represented the United States in the World University Games; University of Northern Iowa had finished 9th in 2007.


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, Preseason, World University Games
Current university students or recent graduates, born between Jan. 1, 1990, and Dec. 31, 1997, were eligible for the 2015 Games. Only U.S. citizens were eligible for the U.S. team; therefore Cheick Diallo, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, and Dwight Coleby (from Mali, Ukraine, and Bahamas respectively) were ineligible. The Kansas travel party, consisting of 12 competitors and 11 staff (23 total), left Lawrence on June 28 and lived in the athlete village throughout the Games. There were two non-Jayhawks on the U.S. roster: guards Nic Moore of SMU and Julian DeBose of Florida Gulf Coast, replacing injured Kansas guard Devonte' Graham.


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, Preseason, World University Games
Team USA won all their matches in the tournament, beating Germany 84–77 in double overtime on July 13, 2015, to win the gold medal.


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team, Rankings
*AP does not release post-tournament rankings†Change is from final poll from 2014–2015 season


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Jayhawks were led by first year head coach Brandon Schneider. They played their home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas and were members of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 6–25, 0–18 in Big 12 play to finish in last place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Women's Tournament where they lost to Texas.


2015–16 Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball team, Schedule and results
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2015–16 Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team represented Kansas State University in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Their head coach was Bruce Weber in his fourth year at the helm of the Wildcats. The team played its home games in Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, its home court since 1988. They were a member of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 17–16, 5–13 in Big 12 play to finish in eighth place. They defeated Oklahoma State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Kansas.


2015–16 Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team, Preseason
The Wildcats finished the previous season 15–17 record 8–10 in Big 12 Play to finish in a tie for eighth place. They lost in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament to TCU.


2015–16 Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kansas State Wildcats women's basketball team will represent Kansas State University in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Wildcats were led by second-year head coach Jeff Mittie. They play their home games at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas and were members of the Big 12 Conference. They finished the season 19–13, 8–10 in Big 12 play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Women's Tournament to West Virginia. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Women's Tournament where they defeated George Washington in the first round before losing to South Carolina in the second round.


2015–16 Kapaz PFK season
The Kapaz PFK 2015-16 season is Kapaz's fourth Azerbaijan Premier League season, and seventh season since their reformation in 2009. It is their first season with Shahin Diniyev as manager, during which they will participate in the Azerbaijan Cup as well as the League.


2015–16 Kapaz PFK season, Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kapaz PFK season, Transfers, Summer
In:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kapaz PFK season, Transfers, Summer
Out:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kapaz PFK season, Transfers, Winter
In:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kapaz PFK season, Transfers, Winter
Out:Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kategoria Superiore
The 2015–16 Kategoria Superiore was the 77th season of the top Albanian professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1930. It was organised by the Albanian Football Association and it was the 13th season under the name Kategoria Superiore, which took over from the Albanian National Championship in 2003. The season began on 21 August 2015 and concluded on 18 May 2016.


2015–16 Kategoria Superiore
Skënderbeu began the season as defending champions of the 2014–15 season. Bylis and Tërbuni entered as the two promoted teams from the  2014–15 Albanian First Division, but they were both relegated at the end of the season.


2015–16 Kategoria Superiore
Hamdi Salihi of Skënderbeu won the scoring title with 27 goals in 30 games. Alban Hoxha of Partizani led the league with 19 clean sheets in 32 games. Gugash Magani of Flamurtari and then Teuta won the Manager of the Season award.


2015–16 Kategoria Superiore, Teams, Changes
Bylis, the 2014–15  Kategoria e Parë champion, returns to the top level after just one year of absence.


2015–16 Kategoria Superiore, Teams, Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2015–16 Kategoria Superiore, Results
Each team plays every opponent four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 games.


2015–16 Kategoria e Dytë
The 2015–16 Kategoria e Dytë is being competed between 24 teams in 2 groups, A and B, respectively.


2015–16 Kategoria e Parë
The 2015–16 Kategoria e Parë was competed between 20 teams in 2 groups, A and B, respectively.


2015–16 Kazakhstan Basketball Championship
The 2015–16 Kazakhstan Basketball Championship (Russian: Чемпионата Казахстана по баскетболу сезон 2015–16) was the 24th season of the Kazakhstan Basketball Championship, the highest professional basketball league in Kazakhstan. Its official designation in full was: XXIVth basketball Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan for men's teams (National league) (Russian: XXIV-го Чемпионата Республика Казахстан по баскетболу среди мужских команд (Национальной лиги)).


2015–16 Kazakhstan Basketball Championship
The regular season ran from 15 January to 3 April 2016. 5 teams played 16 games each, with 8 confrontations between every side.


2015–16 Kazakhstan Basketball Championship
The playoffs ran from 13 April to 13 May 2016, BC Barsy Atyrau won their second consecutive title by beating BC Astana in the final.


2015–16 Kazakhstan Basketball Championship, All-Kazakhstan Basketball Championship Team
The league selected their choice of the best players at each position for the season.


2015–16 Kazakhstan Hockey Championship
The 2015–16 Kazakhstan Hockey Championship was the 24rd season since the founding of the Kazakhstan Hockey Championship.


2015–16 Kazakhstan Hockey Championship, Regular season, Standings
GP = Games Played, W = Wins, OTW = Overtime win, SOW = Shootout win, OTL = Overtime loss, SOL = Shootout loss, L = LossColor code:   Direct Playoff qualification


2015–16 Kazakhstani Futsal Championship
The 2015–16 season of the RBK Kazakhstani Futsal Championship is the 18th season of top-tier futsal in Kazakhstan.


2015–16 Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball team represented Kennesaw State University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Owls were led by first-year head coach Al Skinner and played their home games at the KSU Convocation Center on the university's campus in Kennesaw, Georgia as members of the Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun). They finished the season 11–20, 7–7 in A-Sun play to finish in a tie for fifth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the A-Sun Tournament to Florida Gulf Coast.


2015–16 Kennesaw State Owls women's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kennesaw State Owls women's basketball team represent Kennesaw State University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I Basketball Season. The Owls, led by fourth year head coach Nitra Perry. They play their home games at the KSU Convocation Center, in Kennesaw, Georgia and were members of the Atlantic Sun Conference. They finished the season 11–19, 6–8 in A-Sun play to finish in fifth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of A-Sun Tournament to Stetson.


2015–16 Kennesaw State Owls women's basketball team
On March 7, head coach Nitra Perry's contract was not renewed. She finished a four-year record at Kennesaw State of 41–80.


2015–16 Kent Invicta Football League
The 2015–16 Kent Invicta Football League season was the fifth and last in the history of Kent Invicta Football League, a football competition in England. At the end of the season, the league merged with the Southern Counties East League and became the lower division of the merged league.


2015–16 Kent Invicta Football League, Clubs
The league consisted of 20 clubs after Hollands & Blair were promoted to Southern Counties East League and five clubs joined the league:


2015–16 Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team represented Kent State University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, their 100th season of play. The Golden Flashes, led by fifth year head coach Rob Senderoff, played their home games at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, also known as the MAC Center, as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 19–13, 10–8 in MAC play to finish in a tie for third place in the East Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC Tournament to Bowling Green. Despite having 19 wins, they did not participate in a postseason tournament.


2015–16 Kent State Golden Flashes men's basketball team, Previous season
The Golden Flashes finished the season 23–12, 12–6 in MAC play to finish in a share for the East Division championship as well as a share of the MAC overall regular season championship. They lost in the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament to Akron. They were invited to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament where they defeated Middle Tennessee in the first round and Texas A&M Corpus–Christi in the second round before losing in the quarterfinals to Northern Arizona.


2015–16 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team represented Kent State University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Golden Flashes, led by fourth year head coach Danielle O'Banion, played their home games at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, also known as the MAC Center, as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 6–23, 3–15 in MAC play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the East Division. They were seeded 12th in the 2016 MAC Women's Basketball Tournament and lost in the first round to Eastern Michigan.


2015–16 Kent State Golden Flashes women's basketball team
On March 15, Kent State and Head Coach Danielle O'Banion mutually agreed to part ways. She finished at Kent State with a 4 year record of 21–98.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team played its home games in Lexington, Kentucky for the 40th consecutive season at Rupp Arena, with a capacity of 23,500. The team was led by John Calipari, in his seventh season. They were a member of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 27–9, 13–5 in SEC play to win a share of the SEC regular season championship. They defeated Alabama, Georgia, and Texas A&M to be champions of the SEC Tournament. They received the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where they defeated Stony Brook in the first round to advance to the second round where they lost to Indiana.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2015–16 newcomers
Isaiah Briscoe, originally from Newark, New Jersey, was the third highest rated point guard that Calipari had signed at Kentucky. He committed to Kentucky on November 13, live on ESPNU. He chose Kentucky over St. John's. He was the nation's consensus top point guard, was ranked the consensus No. 13 overall player by the four main recruiting services Rivals, ESPN, Scout, and 24/7 Sports. He helped lead Team USA at the 2014 FIBA Americans U18 Championships to a gold medal. He was a McDonald's All-America and Jordan Brand Classic game selection.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2015–16 newcomers
Skal Labissière, originally from Haiti, was a consensus top five player in the 2015 class. He moved to Memphis, Tennessee from his home country after an earthquake disaster in January 2010. Labissière and Briscoe committed on the same night, minutes apart, on ESPNU. Labissière chose Kentucky over Memphis. Calipari has likened Labissière to former Wildcats Anthony Davis and Nerlens Noel.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2015–16 newcomers
Charles Matthews, originally from Chicago, Illinois, was the first commitment in the 2015 signing class on February 26, 2014. Once considered a top-15 player in class, Matthews finished in the top-60 recruits on the four recruiting services.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2015–16 newcomers
Mychal Mulder, originally from Windsor, Ontario, was the first signee after the conclusion of the 2015 season. Mulder helped lead Vincennes University to a 33-2 record, earned JUCO All-America honors and was rated the 13th-best junior-college prospect in the country by 247Sports.com's composite ranking. He chose Kentucky over Creighton, Indiana, and Wichita State at a press conference on April 28.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2015–16 newcomers
Jamal Murray, originally from Kitchener, Ontario, was the last signee for the 2016 season. Murray was originally a member of the 2016 recruiting class but reclassified to the 2015 class. Murray was rated a top-15 prospect by nearly every recruiting service and tabbed a consensus five-star recruit. Murray's stock began to soar following a breakout performance at the Nike Hoop Summit against the USA Basketball Team. He scored 30 points against the United States prior to a 29-point, 10-assist, eight-rebound effort in the BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Roster
On April 9 the University of Kentucky held a press conference for all players that intended to declare for the 2015 NBA Draft. Seven players declared themselves eligible for the draft: Booker, Cauley-Stein, the Harrison twins (Aaron and Andrew), Johnson, Lyles, and Towns. On April 13, assistant coach Barry Rohrssen left the team to join the St. John's staff under new head coach Chris Mullin. On April 23 Poythress announced that he would return to Kentucky for his senior season. On April 28 Mulder announced his decision to attend Kentucky at press conference.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Roster
On May 22 Tony Barbee, who served as special assistant to Calipari in 2015, was officially announced as Rohrssen's replacement on Calipari's staff. On June 24 Murray announced his decision to Kentucky televised on Canada's TSN, donning a Canadian flag. He chose Kentucky over Oregon. On August 20 it was announced that Humphries would reclassify from the 2016 class to the 2015 class to join the team for the season.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Off-season rankings
The earliest preseason predictions were made the day after the 2015 NCAA Tournament on April 7, before final decisions by college players about declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft and before many high-school players signed a National Letter of Intent about their 2015 seasons. Despite the speculation that most of the 2015 roster would declare for the NBA Draft, ESPN ranked Kentucky as its top ranked team for the 2015-16 season. Sporting News projected that Kentucky would be one of the top five teams. CBSSports.com ranked Kentucky as their number three team in their initial rankings.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Accolades and rankings
The Southeastern Conference preseason media poll was released at the SEC Media Days in October, it predicted that Kentucky would win the championship. Skal Labissière and Tyler Ulis were named to the All-SEC First Team.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Accolades and rankings
USA Today announced its initial coaches poll on October 15 with Kentucky ranked as No. 1 in the country, which was also shared with North Carolina. The Associated Press announced on October 31 that Kentucky was ranked No. 2 to start the season in its initial poll of the season.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Events
On May 21 Kentucky released the non-conference portion of its schedule. The schedule is highlighted by marquee match-ups at Rupp Arena and across the country. Kentucky will travel to Chicago to play defending National Champion Duke in the annual Champions Classic, to Los Angeles to play UCLA for its first ever game at Pauley Pavilion, to Miami  to play South Florida and former assistant Orlando Antigua, and to Brooklyn to play against Ohio State in the annual CBS Sports Classic. Kentucky will also host Arizona State and in-state rival Louisville. On August 19 the SEC released its schedule for the upcoming season.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Events
Tickets for Big Blue Madness, Kentucky's version of Midnight Madness went on sale and sold out on October 2.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Events
Big Blue Madness took place on October 16. The event debuted the team for the 2015-16 season. It included player introductions, a speech by Calipari, and a scrimmage.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Pre-season, Events
The Blue-White scrimmage was the first live game for the team. It occurred at Rupp Arena on October 27. Tyler Ulis scored 10 points and added 15 assists as the White squad defeated the Blue squad 74 to 66.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016–17 commitments and signees
Bam Adebayo, originally from Pinetown, North Carolina, was a consensus top 15 player in his class. He committed to Kentucky on November 17, live on ESPN's Mike & Mike simulcast radio show. He chose Kentucky over NC State and Auburn. He is ranked in the top 10 by Rivals (No. 6) and ESPN (No. 6). 247Sports (No. 14) and Scout (No. 15) tab him as a top-15 prospect in the 2016 class. He has prior USA Basketball experience and was named a MaxPreps All-American in 2013.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016–17 commitments and signees
De'Aaron Fox, originally from Katy, Texas, was the second highest rated point guard that Calipari had signed at Kentucky. He committed to Kentucky on November 12, live on ESPNU. He chose Kentucky over Kansas, Louisville, and LSU. He was the nation's consensus top point guard, was ranked the consensus No. 3 overall player by the four main recruiting services Rivals, ESPN, Scout, and 24/7 Sports.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016–17 commitments and signees
Wenyen Gabriel, originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, was the third commitment in the Kentucky class. He committed to Kentucky on October 1, live on the radio. He chose Kentucky over Connecticut, Duke, and Maryland. He was a consensus five star prospect, and was ranked the consensus No. 17 overall player by the four main recruiting services Rivals, ESPN, Scout, and 24/7 Sports.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016–17 commitments and signees
Sacha Killeya-Jones, originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was the second commitment in the Kentucky class. He committed to Kentucky on October 1, live on the radio. He chose Kentucky over Connecticut, North Carolina, and Virginia. He was a consensus four star prospect, and was ranked the consensus No. 36 overall player by the four main recruiting services Rivals, ESPN, Scout, and 24/7 Sports.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016–17 commitments and signees
Malik Monk, originally from Bentonville, Arkansas, was the second highest rated shooting guard that Calipari signed at Kentucky. He committed to Kentucky on November 18. He chose Kentucky over Arkansas where his brother, Marcus Monk, played college basketball and football. He was a consensus five star prospect, and was ranked the consensus No. 5 overall player by the four main recruiting services Rivals, ESPN, Scout, and 24/7 Sports.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016–17 commitments and signees
Tai Wynyard, originally from Auckland, New Zealand, was the first commitment in the 2016 class. Wynyard committed to Kentucky on January 25. He was a consensus four star prospect, and enrolled in December 2015 to join the team in the spring.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, November
The season officially began on November 13 with a 78–65 victory over Albany in the first game of the HoopHall Invitational at Rupp Arena. The following night Kentucky defeated NJIT 87–57 behind 26 points from Labissiere. Three nights later the team traveled to Chicago for the Champions Classic to play No. 5 Duke. The Cats defeated the Blue Devils 74–63 which was Kentucky's first victory over Duke since the 1998 NCAA Tournament Kentucky returned home on November 20 to defeat Wright State 78–63. Ulis led the team with 21 points and 5 assists.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, November
Kentucky entered its game against Boston U. on November 24 ranked number one in the country for the first time this season. The Cats defeated the Terriers 82–62. The night after Thanksgiving, on November 27, Kentucky traveled to Miami to play South Florida in the Hoops Hall Invitational. Kentucky defeated the Bulls 84–63 despite losing Ulis in the first half to a hyper-extended elbow. On November 30 Kentucky returned home to defeat Illinois State 75–63 behind 16 points from Murray.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, December
On December 3 Kentucky traveled to Los Angeles to play UCLA for their first meeting ever in Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Kentucky 87–77 which was Kentucky's first regular season loss since March 8, 2014 at Florida. Kentucky returned home on December 9 to defeat Eastern Kentucky 88–67 behind 22 points and 13 rebounds from Poythress. On December 12 Kentucky hosted Arizona State and defeated the Sun Devils 72–58 behind 14 points and 7 rebounds from Lee. On December 19 Kentucky traveled to Brooklyn to play in the annual CBS Sports Classic against Ohio State.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, December
Despite 33 points from Murray, the Buckeyes defeated UK 67–74. On December 26 Kentucky returned home to play in the annual Battle for the Bluegrass against Louisville. For the second consecutive year Ulis was named MVP of the game after a 21 points, 8 assist performance to lead Kentucky to a 75–73 victory. The win marked the seventh victory out of the last eight.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, January
Kentucky opened conference play against Ole Miss on January 2 at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated the Rebels 83–61 behind 20 points and 10 assists from Ulis. On January 5 Kentucky traveled to Baton Rouge to face LSU. LSU defeated Kentucky 61–83 giving Kentucky its first SEC regular season loss since March 2014. Coming off the loss to LSU the team traveled to Tuscaloosa to face off against Alabama. Behind a career high from Poythress (25) Kentucky defeated the Tide 77–61. On January 12 Kentucky returned to Rupp Arena defeat Mississippi State 80–74 behind 22 points from Murray.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, January
On January 16 Kentucky traveled to Auburn to play Auburn. Despite a 12-point second half lead, Kentucky lost to the Tigers for the first time in the last nineteen games 70–75. On January 21 Kentucky traveled to Fayetteville to play Arkansas. Behind a career-high 24 points from Ulis, Kentucky defeated Arkansas 80–66. The victory gave Calipari a victory in every SEC arena since becoming Kentucky's head coach in 2009–10. Two days later Kentucky returned to Rupp Arena to defeat Vanderbilt 76–57 behind 21 points from Ulis. On January 28 Kentucky hosted Missouri before their last non-conference game of the season.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, January
Kentucky defeated the Tigers 88–54 behind 20 points from Ulis and 18 points from Willis. For their last non-conference regular season game of the season Kentucky traveled to Lawrence to face #4 Kansas in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. The Wildcats came up short against the Jayhawks with an 84–90 overtime loss in one of the toughest venues in all of college basketball.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, February
On February 2 Kentucky traveled to Knoxville to face Tennessee. Despite having a 21-point lead in the first half, the Wildcats fell to the Volunteers 77–84. This was the largest lead that was lost in the John Calipari era at Kentucky. On February 6 Kentucky returned to Rupp Arena to host Florida. The Wildcats defeated the Gators 80–61 behind a career-high from Murray (35). Murray's 35 points ties for the most by a freshman in Kentucky history. On February 6 Kentucky defeated Georgia 82–48 behind 24 points from Murray.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, February
Kentucky held the Bulldogs without a made field goal for over 17 minutes. On February 13 Kentucky traveled to Columbia to face South Carolina. Despite Calipari being ejected with two technicals in the first minutes of the game, Kentucky dominated the Gamecocks 89–62. On February 18 Kentucky returned to Rupp Arena for a rematch with Tennessee. The Wildcats got revenge over the Volunteers with an 80–70 victory, their fourth in a row. On February 20 Kentucky traveled to College Station to face Texas A&M. The Wildcats fell to the Aggies in overtime 77–79 after a buzzer beating lay-up by A&M.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, February
On February 23 Kentucky returned to Rupp Arena for their second contest with Alabama. The Wildcats defeated the Crimson Tide 78–53 behind 23 points from Murray. On February 27 Kentucky traveled to Nashville to face Vanderbilt in their second contest of the season. The Commodores defeated Kentucky 62–74 despite 33 points from Murray.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, March
On March 1 Kentucky traveled to Gainesville for their second contest against Florida. In their last road game of the season Kentucky defeated the Gators 88–79 behind 20 points from Murray, his seventh straight game of 20 or more points. The game also saw the reemergence of Labissiere, who made the most of his first start since December 12 by chipping in 11 points and eight rebounds. On March 5 Kentucky hosted LSU for their second contest against the Tigers.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Schedule, March
In their last regular season game of the season Kentucky defeated the Bayou Bengals 94–77 to claim a share of their 47th SEC regular-season title. Willis returned for his first game since February 20 due to a sprained right ankle. Murray scored 22 points, Labissiere added 18 and Poythress scored 12 in his last game at Rupp Arena.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Honors, Watch lists
On January 13 Murray and Ulis were two of three SEC players (with Ben Simmons) named to the 25-man John R. Wooden Award midseason watchlist. On February 29 Ulis was named one of eleven finalists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy by the USBWA. Also on February 29 Murray was named one of five finalists for the Wayman Tisdale Award by the USBWA. On March 5 Ulis was one of fourteen players named as a Wooden Award finalist by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Honors, Weekly awards
On November 16 Labissiere was named SEC Freshman of the Week following a 26-point career-high against NJIT. On November 23 Ulis was named SEC Player of the Week following a victory over Duke. On December 7 Briscoe was named SEC Freshman of the Week after scoring 19 points in games against Illinois State and UCLA. On December 14 Murray was named SEC Freshman of the Week after 16.5 points, a guard-best  5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in wins over Eastern Kentucky and Arizona State. On December 28 Ulis was named the SEC Player of the Week after his performance against Louisville.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Honors, SEC Awards
Ulis was named SEC Player of the Year, the first Kentucky players since Anthony Davis in 2012. Ulis was also named SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Murray and Ulis were unanimous first-team All-SEC selections by coaches and the media. Murray was also named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. Following the victory over Texas A&M in the SEC Championship, Ulis was named MVP of the SEC Tournament.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, Honors, All-American and national awards
Ulis was a consensus first-team All-American. The Associated Press named Ulis as a first-team All-American, and Murray as a third-team All-American. The USBWA named Ulis a second-team All-American. The NABC named Ulis a second-team All-American. The Sporting News named Ulis a first-team All-American.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016 NBA Draft
On April 1 the University of Kentucky held a press conference for Murray as he declared himself eligible for the 2016 NBA Draft, and would forgo his remaining eligibility by signing with an agent. On April 5 Labissiere declared himself eligible for the draft, and would forgo his remaining eligibility by signing with an agent. On April 6 the University of Kentucky held a press conference for Ulis as he declared himself eligible for the draft, and would forgo his remaining eligibility by signing with an agent.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, 2016 NBA Draft
In the draft Murray was selected No. 7 by Denver. He was followed by Labissiere, who went to the Phoenix Suns at No. 28 and traded to the Sacramento Kings; In the second round Ulis was taken No. 34 by the Suns.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team
The 2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team will represent University of Kentucky during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Wildcats, led by ninth year head coach Matthew Mitchell, play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum with two games at Rupp Arena and were members of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 25–8, 10–6 in SEC play to finish in a tie for fourth place. They advanced to the semifinals of the SEC Women's Tournament where they lost to South Carolina. They received an at-large to the NCAA Women's Tournament where they defeated UNC Asheville and Oklahoma in the first and second rounds before getting upset by Washington the sweet sixteen.


2015–16 Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team, Roster
Adeniyi Amadou (Syracuse) Camryn Whitaker (Western Kentucky) Tamika Williams (Connecticut)


2015–16 Kerala Premier League
The 2015–16 Kerala Premier League Season, Officially known as 3rd Dentcare Dental Lab Kerala Premier League due to sponsorship reasons, was the third season of the Kerala Premier League, Hosted by Muvattupuzha Football Club,  professional football league played in Kerala since 2013–14. The season features 8 teams in men's edition and 4 teams in women's edition. The season kicked off on 16 April 2016. Marthoma College Women’s Football Club emerged as the winners of the women’s edition and remained unbeaten in the league. SBT beat Central Excise for 1–0 in the finals to clinch the Kerala Premier League title for the consecutive time.


2015–16 Kerala Premier League, Sponsorship
Ramco Cements was the sponsors of the first 2 seasons. For the 3rd Edition Dentcare Dental Lab Pvt. Ltd. came in as the sponsor of the League.


2015–16 Kerala Premier League, Men's, Structure
It featured the best eight teams of Kerala affiliated to the KFA competing for the Trophy. The league is played in a two single format where the teams were divided into 2 groups of 4 Teams each. Matches were hosted by Muvattupuzha Football Club and were played in Muvattupuzha Municipal Stadium. Top 2 teams from each group qualified for the semifinals. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. At the end of the season a table of the final League standings is determined, based on the following criteria in this order: points obtained, goal difference, and goals scored.


2015–16 Kerala Premier League, Men's, Teams
This is the completed club list for the 2015–16 season.


2015–16 Kerala Premier League, Women's, Structure
It features four women’s club teams from Kerala. All teams face each other once. Three points are awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. At the end of the season a table of the final League standings is determined, based on the following criteria in this order: points obtained, goal difference, and goals scored.


2015–16 Kerala Premier League, Women's, Teams
This is the completed club list for the 2015–16 season.


2015–16 Khuzestan Premier League
The 2015–16 Khuzestan Premier League season  was the 16th season of the Khuzestan Premier League which took place from September 25, 2015 to March 17, 2016 with 14 teams competing from the province of Khuzestan. Teams played home and away with one another each playing 26 matches. Persepolis Shush finished the season on top of the standings and was promoted to division 3 of the Iranian football system. Meanwhile, finishing in last place, Yaran Abadan will be relegated to the Khuzestan Division 1 league.


2015–16 Kilmarnock F.C. season
The 2015–16 season was Kilmarnock's third season in the Scottish Premiership and their 23rd consecutive appearance in the top flight of Scottish football. Kilmarnock also competed in the League Cup and the Scottish Cup.


2015–16 Kilmarnock F.C. season, Overview
Kilmarnock finished eleventh in the Scottish Premiership with 36 points. They reached the third round of the League Cup, losing to Hearts, and also reached the fifth round of the Scottish Cup, losing to Rangers. Kilmarnock rounded off the season with a 4–1 aggregate victory over Falkirk in the Premiership play-off final to secure top flight status for the 2016–17 season.


2015–16 Kilmarnock F.C. season, Squad statistics
During the 2015–16 season, Kilmarnock used 31 different players in competitive games. The table below shows the number of appearances and goals scored by each player.


2015–16 Kilmarnock F.C. season, Squad statistics
Source:Note 1: League appearances and goals include play-off matches against Falkirk. Note 2: Appearance statistics from Soccerbase.com don't include the match on 19 May against Falkirk.


2015–16 Kiribati parliamentary election
Parliamentary elections were held in Kiribati on 30 December 2015, with a second round of voting for 25 seats on 7 January 2016. The result was a victory for the Pillars of Truth party, which won 26 of the 46 seats.


2015–16 Kiribati parliamentary election, Electoral system
The 46 member of the House of Assembly are elected by three methods; 44 are elected in 23 single- and multi-member constituencies using a modified two-round system. Voters had as many votes to cast as the number of seats in their constituencies, and a candidate was elected in the first round if they received more than 50% of the ballots cast. Where not all seats were filled, a second round was held with the number of candidates being equal to the number of remaining seats plus two.


2015–16 Kiribati parliamentary election, Electoral system
A tie in the second round would have resulted in a third round of voting. The other two members of the House consisted of one seat elected by the Rabi Council of Leaders, and the Attorney General, as an ex-officio member until the Change of Constitution in October 2016. The Speaker elected after the elections from outside the House of Assembly, is not an MP.


2015–16 Kiribati parliamentary election, Results
Of the 44 seats, 19 were won in the first round and 25 went to a run-off. In the first round, incumbent minister Tom Murdoch lost his seat. In the run-off, Labour Minister Martin Moreti and Environment Minister Tiarite Kwong lost their seats. Former President Teatao Teannaki also lost his seat on Abaiang. However, former presidents Ieremia Tabai and Teburoro Tito retained their seats.


2015–16 Kiribati parliamentary election, Results
On Onotoa, Kouraiti Beniato retained his seat, while on Maiana new MPs David Collins and Kaure Baabo were elected; In North Tarawa, two new MPs, Atarake Natara and Emile Schutz, were elected, while Nabuti Mwemwenikarawa, former leader of Maurin Kiribati and candidate for president, lost; on Kiritimati, Kirata Temwamwaka and Jacob Teem were elected; while Uriam Iabeta won her Teraina seat in the Line Islands.


2015–16 Kitchee SC season
The 2015–16 season is Kitchee's 37th season in the top-tier division in Hong Kong football. Kitchee will compete in the Premier League, Senior Challenge Shield, FA Cup and 2015 AFC Cup in this season.


2015–16 Kitchee SC season, Players, Squad information
Last update: 28 July 2015Source: Ordered by squad number. LPLocal player; FPForeign player; NRNon-registered player


2015–16 Kitchee SC season, Squad statistics, Appearances and goals
Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute. Players with number struck through and marked  left the club during the playing season.


2015–16 Kitchee SC season, Squad statistics, Top scorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.


2015–16 Kitchee SC season, Squad statistics, Disciplinary record
Includes all competitive matches. Players listed below made at least one appearance for Southern first squad during the season.


2015–16 Kitchee SC season, Squad statistics, Disciplinary record
Last updated: 25 July 2015Source: Ordered by ,  and  = Number of bookings;  = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card;  = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.


2015–16 Kitchee SC season, Squad statistics, Captains
Last updated: 25 July 2015Source: Competitive match reports. Competitive matches onlyMatches started as captain onlyCountry: FIFA nationality; No. : Squad number; P: Position; Name: Player name; No. Games: Number of games started as captain.


2015–16 Korfbal League
The 2015–16 Korfbal League season is the 10th season of the Korfbal League since its establishment in 2005. PKC are the defending champions. At the end of the season Dalto relegated direct. AW.DTV went to the play-off to stay in.


2015–16 Korfbal League, Teams
A total of 10 teams will be taking part in the league: The best eight teams from the 2014-15 season, one direct promotion from the Hoofdklasse and one promotion/relegation play-off winner.


2015–16 Korfbal League & Hoofdklasse promotion/relegation play-off
The 2015–16 Korfbal League & Hoofdklasse promotion/relegation play-off was played between AW.DTV (number 9 of the Korfbal League) and TOP (the loser of the Hoofdklasse promotion final). The first match in the play-off was played at the home accommodation of AW.DTV called Gaasperdam. After a 13-10 half-time score the home team won 24-21.


2015–16 Korfbal League & Hoofdklasse promotion/relegation play-off, Teams
A total of 2 teams will be taking part in the play-off.


2015–16 Korfball League & Promotion Division promotion/relegation play-off
The 2015–16 Korfball League & Promotion Division promotion/relegation play-off is played between the number 9 of the England Korfball League and the top two teams of the Promotion Division North & West and South & East. In North & West Bristol Thunder and Birmingham City qualified. In South & East Bearsted and Cambridge Tigers qualified. KV (1st) and Bearsted (2nd) both were promoted to the England Korfball League 2016-17 Season starting in November 2016.


2015–16 Korfball League & Promotion Division promotion/relegation play-off, Teams
A total of 5 teams will be taking part in the play-off.


2015–16 Korfball League & Promotion Division promotion/relegation play-off, Controversies
In the last 60 seconds of a tense game between Birmingham City and Cambridge Tigers with the score level at 6-6. Birmingham needed a win for a small chance of promotion, a Cambridge win would give them almost certain promotion to the EKL. Cambridge won a free-pass, which was missed however, followed up by a running in shot by Josh Dawes, giving them the lead. With 30 seconds to go, Birmingham were awarded a penalty which was missed.


2015–16 Korfball League & Promotion Division promotion/relegation play-off, Controversies
With 6 seconds to go Cambridge, having collected the missed penalty, were passing the ball out of defence and the referee called up for time wasting, the clock then stopped at 3 seconds, which allowed Birmingham to take an instant shot which was scored by Jess Beale to level the match. The match finished 7-7, therefore giving Bearsted a chance to secure a place in next seasons EKL, they went on to beat Bristol Thunder 13-7 in their final game, promoting them.


2015–16 Korisliiga season
The 2015–16 Korisliiga season was the 76th season of the top professional basketball league in Finland. The season started on October 3, 2015 and ended May 11, 2016. Kouvot won its fourth national championship this season.


2015–16 Korisliiga season, Teams
Namika Lahti left the league after the 2014–15 season, because of a bankruptcy. BC Nokia was promoted from the second tier First Division after winning the championship there.


2015–16 Korisliiga season, Attendance
Source: Notes:1: BC Nokia played in the First Division last season.


2015–16 Kosovar Cup
The 2015–16 Kosovar Cup was the football knockout competition of Kosovo in the 2015–16 season.


2015–16 Kosovar Cup, First Round
These matches were played on 13, 14 and 21 October 2015.


2015–16 Kosovar Cup, 1/8 Final
These matches were played on 19, 20 and 21 February 2016.


2015–16 Kosovar Cup, Quarterfinals
This matches will be played on 16 and 17 March 2016. Prishtina got a bye to the semi-finals.


2015–16 Kosovar Cup, Semifinals
This matches will be played on 27 April and 18 May 2016.


2015–16 Kosovo Basketball Superleague
The 2015–16 Kosovo Basketball Superleague season was the 22nd season of the Kosovo Basketball Superleague, the highest professional basketball league in Kosovo. The season started on October 3, 2015, and ended on May 18, 2016.


2015–16 Kosovo Basketball Superleague
Two days before the new season, Kastrioti decided to leave the league due to financial problems so the league will remain with 7 teams for this season. Sigal Prishtina was the defending champion.


2015–16 Kosovo Basketball Superleague, Arena standards
This season, the facilities of the clubs participating in Kosovo Basketball Superleague and hosting the home matches, must have a minimum capacity of 1,000 people.


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster
The 2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster is an ecological disaster which occurred from 2015 to 2016 onwards in Kuantan District of Pahang in Malaysia. The unscrupulous bauxite mining was blamed for causing soil pollution particularly along the lane of Kuantan highway where the lorries carrying bauxite which also spread to waters around the district, causing the environment to turned red as a result from unregulated mining activities that posed health hazards to both mine workers and the district surrounding communities lived along the mine routes.


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster, Background
The existence of bauxite minerals in Kuantan District have been recognised by the Geological Survey in 1937 with the area is underlain by basalt and associated dolerite dykes, which cut the underlying rocks. Beginning from 2013, the government began to start small-scale bauxite mining in the area of Balok before being expanded into Goh Hill, Sagu Hill and Karang River.


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster, Background
With neighbouring Indonesia moved out from their long-time bauxite mining industry to be replaced by domestic metal processing industry with an immediate ban being enforced on the mineral mining in early 2014, this subsequently causing the shortage of worldwide supply particularly to China. The Malaysian state of Pahang which has deposits on the minerals taking the opportunity to fill in the demands with the involvement of many unscrupulous parties with unregulated mining methods. Following Malaysia's participation in the markets, their annual output of bauxite subsequently increased from over 200,000 tonnes in 2013 to nearly 20 million tonnes in 2015, becoming the world's top producer which accounting for nearly half of the supply to China's massive aluminium industry.


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster, Authorities response towards the pollution, Unscrupulous mining contractors licence revokement and subsequent moratorium
In July 2015, the Pahang state government revoked the licences of 34 contractors to curb rampant bauxite mining in the area due to increasing concerns over pollution caused by the activity with only 11 operators would be allowed to operate. With the growing impacts to environment, the Cabinet of Malaysia decided to suspend the activities until regulations, licensing and environmental protection can be put in place.


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster, Authorities response towards the pollution, Unscrupulous mining contractors licence revokement and subsequent moratorium
In 2017, the Malaysian government through their Environment Ministry are in the position to extend its moratorium on the mining for another three months or more as there is still runoff from bauxite stockpiles near a port that contaminating the country coastal waters. An estimate of RM10 million tonnes of bauxite stockpile had been seized earlier by Malaysian Anti-


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster, Authorities response towards the pollution, Unscrupulous mining contractors licence revokement and subsequent moratorium
Corruption Commission (MACC) at Goh Hill and Kuantan Port with a probe will be facilitated for the unlawful bauxite-mining since the activities were also involving a senior state Customs enforcement officer, 10 state Land and Mines Office (PTG) enforcement officers and a PTG general assistant who has been arrested. Further in 2019, the Land and Natural Resources Ministry stated that the mining activities can only resume if every parties involved are prepared to carry out and enforce the standard operating procedure (SOP) for mining and exporting bauxite in Pahang.


2015–16 Kuantan bauxite disaster, Authorities response towards the pollution, Cleanup
The clean up operation to the areas affected by mining activities has been started on 14 January 2016 with the involvement of more than 100 personnel including from the Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK), fire department, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd and the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp). Further in December, the Kuantan Port Consortium (KPC) has invested an amount of RM30 million to clean the bauxite waste at Kuantan harbour area.


2015–16 Kuwait Crown Prince Cup
This is the 22nd edition of the tournament and first appearance for Burgan SC, while rules have changed that there are no more 2 legged matches all from 1 knockout match.


2015–16 Kuwait Crown Prince Cup, Knockout stage
The knockout stages of the tournament is from 1 match only. The top 6 teams of the league and the 2 winners of round 3 advance to the quarter-finals.


2015–16 Kuwait Emir Cup
54th edition of the tournament will feature 15 teams including Burgan SC for the first time.


2015–16 Kuwait Emir Cup
Qadsia SC enter as defending champions as last season winners.


2015–16 Kuwait Federation Cup
the 19th edition of the Kuwait Federation Cup tournament but without Al-Sulaibikhat SC due to the club withdrew from it.


2015–16 Kuwaiti Premier League
This season there will be three relegated teams with Al Tadhamon for the return of Kuwaiti Division One tournament with Burgan SC.


2015–16 LEB Oro season
The 2015–16 LEB Oro season was the 20th season of the Spanish basketball second league LEB Oro. The season started on October 2 and ended on May 27 with the last game of the promotion playoffs finals.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Teams, Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
Despite the aim to increase the number of teams to sixteen, finally a total of 14 teams contested the league, including 12 sides from the 2014–15 season and two promoted from the 2014–15 LEB Plata. Ford Burgos, CB Valladolid and Instituto de Fertilidad Clínicas Rincón, who will play in this season's LEB Plata resigned to play in the league while CB Prat Joventut, relegated in the last season, achieved a vacant berth.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Teams, Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
On 28 August 2015, the Spanish Basketball Federation extended the league to 16 teams with FC Barcelona Lassa B from LEB Plata and San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos, a new-creation in Burgos that replaces Ford Burgos.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Regular season, Positions by round
The table lists the positions of teams after completion of each round.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Copa Princesa de Asturias
At the half of the league, the two first teams in the table play the Copa Princesa de Asturias at home of the winner of the first half season (15th round). If this team doesn't want to host the Copa Princesa, the second qualified can do it. If nobody wants to host it, the Federation will propose a neutral venue.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Copa Princesa de Asturias
The Champion of this Cup will play the play-offs as first qualified if it finishes the league between the 2nd and the 5th qualified. The Copa Princesa will be played on January 29, 2016.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Awards, All-LEB Oro team
The All-LEB Oro team was selected after the end of the playoffs.


2015–16 LEB Oro season, Awards, All-Rising Stars team
This was the first year that this team was chosen.


2015–16 LEB Plata season
The 2015–16 LEB Plata season will be the 16th season of the Spanish basketball third league LEB Plata. The season will start on October 3 and will end on May 27, 29 or 31 with the last game of the promotion playoffs finals.


2015–16 LEB Plata season, Teams, Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
Despite the aim of the Spanish Basketball Federation to increase the number of teams to 16, only a total of 15 teams.


2015–16 LEB Plata season, Teams, Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
Despite being relegated to Liga EBA, Sáenz Horeca Araberri achieved a vacant berth like CB Ciudad de Valladolid and Fundación Lucentum Baloncesto, two new-creation teams. Instituto de Fertilidad Clínicas Rincón resigned to its place in LEB Oro and decided to join the league.


2015–16 LEB Plata season, Copa LEB Plata
At the half of the league, the two first teams in the table play the Copa LEB Plata at home of the winner of the first half season (13th round). If this team doesn't want to host the Copa Princesa, the second qualified can do it. If nobody wants to host it, the Federation will propose a neutral venue.


2015–16 LEB Plata season, Copa LEB Plata
The Champion of this Cup will play the play-offs as first qualified if it finishes the league between the 2nd and the 5th qualified. The Copa Princesa will be played on January 29, 2016.


2015–16 LEN Champions League
The 2015–16 LEN Champions League was the 53rd edition of LEN's premier competition for men's water polo clubs. It ran from 4 September 2015 to 4 June 2016, and was contested by 27 teams from 13 countries. The Final Six (quarterfinals, semifinals, final, and third place game) took place on 2, 3 & 4 June in Budapest.


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Qualifying rounds, Qualification I
Twelve teams took part in the Qualification round I. They were drawn into three groups of four teams, whose played on 4–6 September 2015. Top 3 teams of each group advance to qualification round II.


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Qualifying rounds, Qualification II
Sixteen teams took part in the Qualification round II. Nine teams from first round and seven teams with wild cards. These clubs formed four groups of four and had round robin tournaments at four host cities on 18–20 October. Top 2 of these groups advance to play-off (qualification round 3).


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Qualifying rounds, Qualification III
Eight teams took part in the Qualification round III. These teams played against each other over two legs on a home-and-away basis. The mechanism of the draws for each round was as follow:


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Qualifying rounds, Qualification III
The first legs were played on 3 October, and the second legs were played on 17 October 2015.


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Preliminary round
The regular season was played between 28 October 2015 and 18 May 2016. If teams are level on record at the end of the Preliminary Round, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Preliminary round
In each group, teams played against each other home-and-away in a round-robin format. The matchdays were 28 October, 11 November, 28 November, 16 December 2015, 3 February, 10 February, 30 March, 16 April, 30 April, and 18 May 2016. The top three teams advanced to the final six.


2015–16 LEN Champions League, Preliminary round
The Final Six (quarterfinals, semifinals, third place game and final) were played in Budapest, Hungary from 2 to 4 June 2016.


2015–16 LEN Champions League preliminary round
This article describes the group stage of the 2015–16 LEN Champions League.


2015–16 LEN Champions League preliminary round, Format
12 teams were drawn into two groups of six teams, where they play each other twice. The top fthree teams will advance to the final six.


2015–16 LEN Champions League preliminary round, Groups
The matchdays are 28 October, 11 November, 28 November, 16 December 2015 and 3 February, 10 February, 12 March, 16 April, 30 April and 18 May 2016.


2015–16 LEN Champions League squads
This is a list of the squads with their players that competed at the 2015–16 LEN Champions League.


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup
The 2015–16 LEN Euro Cup was the second tier of European competition in water polo. It ran from 30 September 2015 to 30 April 2016.


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup, Qualifying rounds, Qualification round I
Thirteen teams took part in the first qualifying round. They were drawn into one group of six and one group of seven teams, who played on 30 September−4 October 2015. The top four teams of each group advanced to the next round.


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup, Qualifying rounds, Qualification round II
Eight teams took part in the second qualifying round. They were drawn into two groups of four teams, which played on 16−18 October 2015. The top two teams of each group advanced to the quarterfinals.


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup, Knockout stage, Quarter Finals
These teams played against each other over two legs on a home-and-away basis. The mechanism of the draws for each round was as follow:


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup, Knockout stage, Quarter Finals
The first legs were played on 11 November, and the second legs were played on 16 December 2015.


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup, Knockout stage, Semi Finals
The first legs were played on 3 February, and the second legs were played on 10 February 2016.


2015–16 LEN Euro Cup, Knockout stage, Final
The first leg were played on 16 April, and the second leg were played on 30 April 2016.


2015–16 LEN Euro League Women
The 2015–16 LEN Women's Champions' Cup was the 29th edition of LEN's premier competition for women's water polo clubs.


2015–16 LEN Euro League Women, Final four, Squads
The final four squads were  Kinef Kirishi, Olympiacos, CN Sabadell and UVSE Budapest.


2015–16 LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds men's basketball team
The 2015–16 LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds men's basketball team represented The Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Blackbirds, led by fourth-year head coach Jack Perri, played their home games at the Steinberg Wellness Center, with several home games at the Barclays Center, and were members of the Northeast Conference. They finished the season 16–15, 9–9 in NEC play to finish in a tie for sixth place. They defeated Sacred Heart in the quarterfinals of the NEC Tournament before losing to Wagner.


2015–16 LKL season
The 2015–16 Lietuvos krepšinio lyga was the 23rd season of the top-tier level professional basketball league of Lithuania, the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga (LKL). The regular season started on 30 September 2015.


2015–16 LKL season, Competition format
During the regular season, all teams played 36 games. The top eight teams, after playing the whole 40 games, each joined the playoffs, in the quarterfinals, that were played in a best-of-three games format. The semifinals were also played in this format.


2015–16 LKL season, Competition format
The final round was played between the two winners of the semifinals. The final series for the first place was played in a best-of-seven format, while the series for the third place was played in a best-of-five format.


2015–16 LKL season, Playoffs
Seeded teams play at home games 1, 3, 5 and 7.


2015–16 LNFA season
The 2015–16 LNFA season was the 22nd season of American football in Spain.


2015–16 LNFA season
Teams were divided into three categories, named Serie A, B and C, with promotion and relegation between them.


2015–16 LNFA season
Badalona Dracs won their seventh title, a record for the tournament.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie A, Stadia and locations
Six teams entered the LNFA Serie A, the top-tier level of American football in Spain. Rivas Osos, Valencia Firebats, Valencia Giants and Badalona Dracs repeated from last year. Barberà Rookies and Reus Imperials were promoted from last year LNFA Serie B.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie A, Stadia and locations
On December 28, the three teams from the Community of Madrid (Rivas Osos from Serie A, Camioneros Coslada and Las Rozas Black Demons from Serie B) were excluded from the competition as they did not have a junior team in the junior league.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie A, Promotion/relegation playoffs
On June 12, the fifth placed team in Serie A, Valencia Giants, played against Serie B runner-up, L'Hospitalet Pioners. Giants won the game and will play in next year Serie A.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie B
Seven teams played the Serie B in 2016. L'Hospitalet Pioners and Mallorca Voltors were relegated from previous Serie A season. Gijón Mariners were promoted from Serie C in 2015.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie B
The nine original teams were reduced to seven on December 28, when the Spanish Federation of American Football excluded the two teams from the Community of Madrid (Las Rozas Black Demons and Camioneros Coslada) arguing that they did not have junior teams in the junior league, one of the criteria to play the Serie A or B.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie B
Murcia Cobras won the Serie B, and promoted to next year Serie A Season. L'Hospitalet Pioners, as runner-up, played  a promotion game against the last team in 2015–16 Serie A, Valencia Giants, but lost it and remained in Serie B.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie C
The Serie C was composed by the Regional and interregional leagues. The top 8 teams could qualify to the promotion playoffs, but finally only two teams signed up for the playoffs. The three teams from the Community of Madrid that were excluded in December 2015 from the 2015–16 season took part in the promotion playoffs.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie C
Rivas Osos won the Serie C, and promoted to next year Serie B Season.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie C, Playoffs
The top 8 teams could qualify to the promotion playoffs, but finally only two teams signed up for these. The three teams from the Community of Madrid that were excluded in December 2015 from the 2015–16 season will take part in the promotion playoffs.


2015–16 LNFA season, LNFA Serie C, Playoffs
The champion of the Serie C will promote directly to Serie B, while the runner-up must play one more game against a Serie B team.


2015–16 LNH Division 1
The 2015–16 LNH Division 1 was the 64th season of the LNH Division 1, the French premier handball league, and the 39th season consisting of only one league. It ran from 21 August 2015 to 4 June 2016.


2015–16 LNH Division 1, Team information
The following 14 clubs competed in the LNH Division 1 during the 2015–16 season:


2015–16 LNH Division 1, League table, Schedule and results
In the table below the home teams are listed on the left and the away teams along the top.


2015–16 LNV Pro A Men
The 2015-16 Pro A is the 68th season of French League Volleyball. It is the highest level of volleyball competition for men in France. The French League Volleyball is sanctioned by Fédération Française de Volley-Ball


2015–16 LNV Pro A Men, League Format
The classification round will use double round-robin format. Each team plays the other 13 teams twice totaling the number of matches to 182 matches.


2015–16 LNV Pro A Men, League Format
Points system will be used to determine the ranking of teams.


2015–16 LPB season
The 2015–16 LPB season was the 83rd season of the premier Portuguese basketball league, and the eight season under the current Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol (LPB) format. The regular season was played between 10 October 2015 and 17 April May 2016, and was followed by the playoffs between 22 April and 28 May 2016.


2015–16 LPB season
Porto defeated four-time defending champions Benfica 3–1 in the playoff finals to win their 12th national championship title, in the first season after being promoted from the second tier.


2015–16 LPB season, Format
A total of eleven teams played a first phase in a double round-robin format, with the odd team resting every matchday. In the second phase, contested in the same system, teams were divided into two groups according to their classification in the previous round: Group A comprised the six best-ranked teams and Group B included the remaining teams. The six teams from Group A and the two best-placed teams from Group B qualified for the playoffs, while the last-placed team from Group B was relegated to the Proliga.


2015–16 LPB season, Teams
Due to the withdrawal of Algés, a total of 11 teams will participate in the 2015–16 LPB. The Portuguese Basketball Federation invited each of the teams relegated in the previous season, Illiabum and Sampaense, to take the place left vacant by Algés, but neither accepted. In this way, the top nine teams (excluding Algés) from the 2014–15 LPB will be joined by the top two teams from the 2014–15 Proliga: Porto, who return to the top-tier league after the 2011–12 season, and Eléctrico.


2015–16 LPB season, Regular season, Second phase
In the second phase, teams started their group matches with the results from the matches played against the remaining teams in the same group, during the first phase.


2015–16 LPB season, Playoffs
The playoffs were contested in three rounds, which included quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. Each round was played under a best-of-five format, in which the team with the highest classification in the second phase had "home advantage" (first, second and fifth matches played at home).


2015–16 LSU Lady Tigers basketball team
The 2015–16 LSU Lady Tigers basketball team will represent Louisiana State University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I women's basketball season college basketball season. The Lady Tigers are led by fifth year head coach Nikki Fargas. They play their home games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center and are members of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 10–21, 3–13 in SEC play to finish in thirteenth place. They advanced to the second round of the SEC Women's Tournament where they lost to Kentucky.


2015–16 LSU Tigers basketball team
The 2015–16 LSU Tigers basketball team represented Louisiana State University during the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team's head coach was Johnny Jones, who was in his fourth season at LSU. They played their home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a member of the Southeastern Conference. They finished the season 19–14, 11–7 in SEC play to finish in a three way tie for third place. They defeated Tennessee in the quarterfinals of the 2016 SEC Tournament to advance to the semifinals where they lost to Texas A&M. On March 13, the day after losing to Texas A&M by 33 points, they announced they would not participate in a postseason tournament.


2015–16 LSU Tigers basketball team, Previous season and offseason
LSU completed the 2014–15 season with an overall record of 22–11 and 11–7 in SEC play to finish in a four way tie for third place in the final SEC standings. They lost in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament to Auburn. The Tigers received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament where they lost in the second round to NC State.


2015–16 La Liga
The 2015–16 La Liga football season (known as the Liga BBVA for sponsorship reasons) was the 85th since its establishment. Barcelona were the defending champions. It started on 21 August 2015 and concluded on 15 May 2016. Barcelona retained the title (their 24th Liga title) after beating Granada 3–0 on the final matchday.


2015–16 La Liga
Luis Suárez finished as top scorer, being the first player apart from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to do so since the 2008–09 season.


2015–16 La Liga, Teams, Promotion and relegation (pre-season)
A total of twenty teams contested the league, including seventeen sides from the 2014–15 season and three promoted from the 2014–15 Segunda División. This included the two top teams from the Segunda División, Real Betis and Sporting Gijón, and the winners of the play-offs, Las Palmas.