Spurs

Spurs is a term with multiple prominent uses in sport and culture. The most widely recognized is Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, an English professional association football club based in Tottenham, London. Founded in 1882, they compete in the Premier League and play home matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since 2019. The club is nicknamed Spurs and the Lilywhites for its white kit. Tottenham has won the English top division twice and the FA Cup eight times, as well as four League Cups. In European competition, they have claimed the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963 and the UEFA Cup in 1974 and 1984. The club has a storied history and a major rivalry with Arsenal, highlighted by the North London derby.

San Antonio Spurs, commonly referred to simply as the Spurs, is an American professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) based in San Antonio, Texas. The franchise began play in 1967 as the Dallas Chaparrals and relocated to San Antonio in 1973. They have won six NBA championships, in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014, and 2019. The team plays its home games at the AT&T Center. Notable figures associated with the Spurs include players such as Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginóbili, and long-time head coach Gregg Popovich, whose tenure contributed to the team’s sustained success.

Spurs can also refer to riding spurs, which are metal projections worn on a rider’s heel to cue a horse. Spurs are used in various equestrian disciplines and come in several designs to suit different riding styles and purposes.