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Carolina Cougars
Carolina Cougars, ABA basketball team 1969-74, formed from the Houston Mavericks, played regionally in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh; peaked at 57-27 in 1972-73 with MVP Billy Cunningham, then became the Spirits of St. Louis.
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes, NHL team in Raleigh, N.C., formerly the Hartford Whalers (NHL entry 1979, relocated 1997). Two-time Stanley Cup champions (2006, 2026), owned by Tom Dundon since 2018, coached by Rod Brind'Amour, playing at Lenovo Center.
Carolina Marín
Carolina María Marín Martín (born 1993, Huelva), Spanish left-handed badminton player; Rio 2016 Olympic women's singles champion, the only non-Asian to win it; three world titles (2014, 2015, 2018), seven European titles; retired 26 March 2026 after three knee injuries.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers, NFL team in Charlotte, North Carolina, NFC South; awarded 29th NFL franchise October 26, 1993, began play 1995; NFC titles 2003 and 2015; owned by David Tepper since 2018.
Caroline Casaretto
Caroline Casaretto, born 1978 in Krefeld, German field hockey midfielder-forward; 83 caps, 9 goals; Olympic gold at Athens 2004, seventh at Sydney 2000; clubs Crefelder HTC and Münchner SC; later a primary school teacher.
Caroline Garcia
Caroline Garcia, French tennis player (born 1993), former world No. 4, 11 WTA singles titles, 2022 WTA Finals champion, two-time Roland-Garros doubles winner with Mladenovic, 2019 Billie Jean King Cup champion; retired after the 2025 US Open.
Caroline Ouellette
Caroline Ouellette, born 1979 in Montréal, is a Canadian former ice hockey forward who won Olympic gold in all four of her Winter Olympic appearances, from 2002 to 2014.
Caroline Wozniacki
Caroline Wozniacki, Danish tennis player: 30 WTA titles, 2018 Australian Open champion, 71 weeks at world No. 1, retired January 2020 with rheumatoid arthritis, returned 2023 as a mother of two; first Danish player to win a major.
Caron Butler
Caron Butler (born 1980, Racine, Wisconsin), nicknamed Tuff Juice, is a former NBA forward drafted 10th overall by Miami in 2002, a two-time All-Star and 2011 champion with Dallas, now a Heat assistant coach.
Carsen Edwards
Carsen Edwards, American guard born 1998 in Atascocita, Texas; Purdue star, 2019 NBA second-round pick (Celtics, Pistons), then EuroLeague top scorer with Bayern Munich (20.4 ppg, 2024-25), later Virtus Bologna and Zalgiris Kaunas.
Carsen Ryan
Carsen Ryan is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns, drafted 248th overall in 2026 after playing at UCLA, Utah, and BYU, where his 2025 season produced 45 catches, 620 yards, and elite PFF grades.
Carson Beck
Carson Beck (born 2004) is an NFL quarterback, drafted 65th overall in 2026 by the Arizona Cardinals after college careers at Georgia (2020-24) and Miami (2025), two national titles, and a 37-6 record as a starter.
Carson Benge
Carson Grant Benge (born 2003) is a New York Mets outfielder, drafted 19th overall in 2024 from Oklahoma State; 2026 rookie hit .282 with 20 HR and 22 SB.
Carson Bruener
Carson Bruener (born 2001) is a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, son of tight end Mark Bruener; a 2025 seventh-round pick (226th) from Washington who led the Huskies in 2024 tackles and became an NFL special-teams standout.
Carson Carels
Carson Carels (born 2008) is a Canadian defenseman from Cypress River, Manitoba, drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2026 after two seasons with the WHL's Prince George Cougars, and committed to North Dakota.
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer, Heisman Trophy winner (2002, USC) and No. 1 pick of the 2003 NFL Draft, quarterback for the Bengals, Raiders, and Cardinals over 15 seasons, 46,247 passing yards, 294 TDs, later Santa Margarita head coach.
Carson Schwesinger
Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns linebacker drafted 33rd overall in 2025 out of UCLA; former walk-on, 2024 national solo-tackle leader, Butkus finalist, reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Carson Seymour
Carson Seymour (Carson James Seymour), born 1998, right-handed pitcher for the San Francisco Giants; drafted by the Mets in 2021, traded for Darin Ruf, MLB debut June 29, 2025.
Carson Wentz
Carson Wentz (Carson James Wentz), NFL quarterback born 1992, drafted 2nd overall 2016 by Eagles; 2017 All-Pro season ended by torn ACL; later Colts, Commanders, Rams, Chiefs, Vikings.
Carsten Fischer
Carsten Fischer ("Calle", born 1961, Duisburg), German field hockey defender and penalty-corner specialist; four Olympics, silver 1984 and 1988, gold 1992; 259 caps, 154 goals; later orthopedic senior physician in Dorsten.
Carsten Keller
Carsten Keller (born 8 September 1939, Berlin), West German field hockey captain who won the 1972 Munich Olympic gold, his 133rd cap; patriarch of the three-generation Keller Olympic hockey dynasty.
Carter Bryant (basketball)
Carter Bryant (born 2005) is an NBA forward for the San Antonio Spurs, drafted 14th overall in 2025 from Arizona. A 3-and-D wing from Riverside, California, he was a McDonald's All-American and one-and-done freshman.
Carter Hart
Carter Hart, Canadian goaltender born 1998 in Sherwood Park, Alberta; Flyers draftee (48th overall, 2016), 2018 World Junior gold medalist; acquitted in 2025 London, Ontario sexual assault case; now Vegas Golden Knights.
Carter Jensen
Carter James Jensen (born 2003) is an American catcher for the Kansas City Royals, drafted in 2021, who in 2026 did not break Mike Piazza's rookie home run record.
Carter Smith (offensive tackle)
Carter Smith (born 2004) is an Indiana Hoosiers offensive tackle from Powell, Ohio; a 2022 three-star recruit who became IU's first consensus All-American tackle, won the 2025 Rimington-Pace award, and returned for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Carter–Finley Stadium
Carter–Finley Stadium, opened 1966 as Carter Stadium, is NC State Wolfpack football's home in Raleigh, NC; capacity 56,919, renamed 1979 for A.E. Finley, built for $3.7 million in pre-cast concrete.
Carver Willis
Carver Willis (born 2002) is an NFL offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers, drafted 127th overall in 2026 from Washington after five seasons at Kansas State; a tackle converted to guard.
Case Keenum
Case Keenum (born 1988) is an NFL quarterback, NCAA record holder with 155 career touchdown passes at Houston, undrafted in 2012, famous for the 2017 Vikings' Minneapolis Miracle and stints with nine teams.
Casey Close
Casey Close (born 1963, Columbus, Ohio) is a baseball agent leading Excel Sports Management's baseball division; former Michigan All-American and Yankees minor leaguer who negotiated Jeter's $189 million and Kershaw's $215 million contracts.
Casey Foyt
Casey Foyt (nee Irsay) is an Indianapolis Colts owner and executive vice president since 2025, previously vice chair/owner 2012-2024, daughter of Jim Irsay, co-owner with sisters Carlie Irsay-Gordon and Kalen Jackson.