"The Dons" is a nickname for a number of different sporting teams. The nickname is often derived from the team's place of origin, so for example teams in many sports which represent the area of Wimbledon are commonly known as "the Dons". Teams known as "the Dons" include: Football: · AFC Wimbledon · Aberdeen F.C. * · Hendon FC · Milton Keynes Dons FC * believed to be a contraction of Aberdonian, via The 'Donians to The Dons. Other sports: · Essendon Bombers, a team in the Australian Football League · Wimbledon speedway team, see [LINK: http://www.wimbledon-speedway.com] Wimbledon Speedway, Official Site · Wimbledon Cricket Club, see [LINK: http://www.wimbledoncc.co.uk] Wimbledon CC, Offici