Sports
- Bobby Abel (1857–1936), British cricketer
- Bobby Abel (NASCAR driver) (1930–1995), racecar driver
- George Abel (1916–1996), Canadian ice hockey player
- Graham Abel (born 1960), English footballer
- Hans-Joachim Abel (born 1952), German football (soccer) player
- Jennifer Abel (born 1991), Canadian Olympic diver
- Mathias Abel (born 1981), German football (soccer) player
- Neil Abel (born 1960), British ice hockey player
- Sid Abel (1918–2000), Canadian hockey player and coach
- Sten Abel (1872–1942), Norwegian Olympic sailor
- Taffy Abel (1900–1964), American ice hockey player
- Thomas Abel (footballer) (born 1974), Danish football player
- Tom Abel (cricketer) (1890–1937), first class cricketer who played for Surrey and Glamorgan
- William Abel (1887–1934), English cricketer
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Famous quotes containing the word sports:
“In the end, I think you really only get as far as you’re allowed to get.”
—Gayle Gardner, U.S. sports reporter. As quoted in Sports Illustrated, p. 87 (June 17, 1991)
“It is usual for a Man who loves Country Sports to preserve the Game in his own Grounds, and divert himself upon those that belong to his Neighbour.”
—Joseph Addison (1672–1719)
“Falling in love is the right adventure for those who dislike sports and travel.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)