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Cory Lidle
Cory Lidle (1972-2006), MLB pitcher for seven teams including the Yankees, 82-72 with a 4.57 ERA, died October 11, 2006 when his Cirrus SR20 crashed into a Manhattan building.
Cotton Bowl (stadium)
Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas Fair Park venue opened 1930 as Fair Park Stadium; original home of the Cotton Bowl Classic 1937-2009, now hosts Red River Rivalry; capacity 92,100.
Cotton Bowl Classic
Cotton Bowl Classic, also Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, annual college football bowl game in Texas since January 1, 1937 (first: TCU 16, Marquette 6), played at Dallas's Cotton Bowl Stadium through 2009 and at AT&T Stadium in Arlington since 2010, now a College Football Playoff host.
Cotton Fitzsimmons
Cotton Fitzsimmons (Lowell Gibbs Fitzsimmons, 1931-2004) was an NBA head coach who won 832 games with the Suns, Hawks, Braves, Kings, and Spurs, twice Coach of the Year, and a 2021 Hall of Fame Contributor.
Courtland Sutton
Courtland Sutton (born 1995, Brenham, Texas) is a Denver Broncos wide receiver, SMU alumnus, 2018 second-round pick (40th overall), 2019 Pro Bowler, and franchise top-ten receiver in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes, English rugby union lock and blindside flanker (born 1989, Hackney). 105 England caps, fifth-most capped, four World Cups, 2016 Grand Slam; Northampton Saints 2007-24, Lions 2017 and 2021; retired 2023, joined Sale 2026 and unretired.
Courtney Lee
Courtney Lee (born 1985) is an American former NBA guard from Western Kentucky, drafted 22nd in 2008; a 13-year three-and-D role player, 38.8% career three-point shooter, 2008 Finals rookie with Orlando.
Courtney Vandersloot
Courtney Vandersloot, American WNBA point guard (born 1989, Kent, WA), Gonzaga star drafted 3rd overall by Chicago Sky in 2011; 2021 and 2024 WNBA champion, record-setting assists leader, returned to Sky in 2025.
Coventry Bees
The Coventry Bees were a British motorcycle speedway team that raced at Brandon Stadium near Coventry from 1948 to 2016, winning eight top-flight league championships among 28 titles before ceasing to race.
Coverage of elite tennis seasons and rivalries
Coverage of elite tennis seasons and rivalries is a body of documentation recording season-by-season results and head-to-head match histories for the sport's top players, with rivalry inclusion criteria and disputed counts.
Craig Anderson (ice hockey)
Craig Anderson, American NHL goaltender 2002-2023 (Blackhawks, Panthers, Avalanche, Senators, Capitals, Sabres); 709 games, 319 wins, Ottawa franchise leader in goalie wins and games, 2017 Masterton Trophy winner.
Craig Berube
Craig Berube, "Chief" (born 1965), Canadian NHL coach and former enforcer; won the 2019 Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues, later coached the Toronto Maple Leafs (2024-26) before being fired May 13, 2026.
Craig Biggio
Craig Biggio, born 1965, American MLB second baseman/catcher/center fielder who played all 20 seasons (1988-2007) with the Houston Astros, got 3,060 hits and 668 doubles, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015, the first Astro inducted.
Craig Breslow
Craig Breslow, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer since October 25, 2023, is a former Yale molecular biophysics major and 12-season MLB relief pitcher who won the 2013 World Series with Boston before Cubs and Red Sox executive roles.
Craig Buck
Craig Werner Buck (born 1958) is an American middle blocker who won Olympic volleyball gold in 1984 and 1988 and the 1985 World Cup and 1986 World Championship with the USA.
Craig Counsell
Craig Counsell (born 1970) is an MLB manager, Chicago Cubs skipper since November 2023 and former Milwaukee Brewers manager (2015-23), franchise wins leader, and two-time World Series player-hero (1997 Marlins, 2001 Diamondbacks).
Craig Heyward
Craig "Ironhead" Heyward (1966-2006), NFL fullback from Passaic, New Jersey; Pitt All-American (1,791 yards in 1987), Saints first-round pick (24th, 1988); 11 seasons, 1995 Pro Bowl with Atlanta; father of Cameron and Connor Heyward.
Craig Hodges
Craig Hodges (born 1960), NBA guard 1982-1992 with the Clippers, Bucks, Suns, and Bulls; two-time champion, three-time consecutive Three-Point Contest winner (1990-92) holding the 19-straight-makes record, later Lakers assistant coach and activist.
Craig Kimbrel
Craig Kimbrel, born 1988, is an American MLB relief pitcher, 2011 NL Rookie of the Year, nine-time All-Star, and eighth pitcher to reach 400 saves; in 2026 he pitched for the Mets, Rays, and Royals.
Craig MacTavish
Craig MacTavish (born 1958, London, Ontario), Canadian NHL center, four-time Stanley Cup winner (1987, 1988, 1990 Oilers; 1994 Rangers), last NHL player to play without a helmet, later Oilers head coach (2000-2009, 2006 Cup Final) and GM; not Mason McTavish or Ryan Craig.
Craig Robinson (basketball)
Craig Robinson (born 1962) is an American basketball executive, NABC Executive Director since 2020, former Brown and Oregon State head coach (124-133), and brother of Michelle Obama.
Craig Stadler
Craig Stadler, "the Walrus," American golfer from San Diego; 1982 Masters champion, 13 PGA Tour wins, 9 Champions Tour wins, 1983 and 1985 Ryder Cup teams; father of Kevin Stadler.
Craig Woodson
Craig Woodson (born 2001) is an NFL safety for the New England Patriots, drafted 106th overall in 2025 from California; rookie starter, Super Bowl LX standout, run-defense specialist.
Craig Yoho
Craig Yoho (born 1999) is an American MLB relief pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. Drafted 8th round 2023 by Milwaukee from Indiana; 2024 Brewers co-Minor League Pitcher of the Year; MLB debut April 21, 2025.
Creamline Cool Smashers
Creamline Cool Smashers: Rebisco-owned professional women's volleyball team in the Philippine PVL, debuting 2017; winningest franchise with 11 titles, including the 2024 grand slam and six All-Filipino crowns, coached by Sherwin Meneses.
Creator Classic
The Creator Classic is a PGA Tour golf competition in which popular YouTube and social media creators play a Tour venue under tournament conditions, first held in 2024.
Creighton Bluejays men's basketball
Creighton Bluejays men's basketball, also called CU Jays, is Creighton University's NCAA Division I men's basketball team in Omaha, Nebraska. BIG EAST member since 2013, 26 NCAA appearances, no Final Four; Greg McDermott is the winningest coach (366 wins), succeeded by Alan Huss in 2026.
Cris Carter
Cris Carter, NFL wide receiver (Eagles 1987-89, Vikings 1990-2001, Dolphins 2002); 1,101 catches, 13,899 yards, 130 TDs; Hall of Fame Class of 2013, 275th member.
Crista Cullen
Crista Cullen (Chay Crista Kerio Cullen), British field hockey defender, 1985-born, Leicester HC; bronze London 2012, gold Rio 2016, 197 caps, penalty corner specialist, MBE, founder of Tofauti conservation charity.
Cristian Javier
Cristian Javier, Houston Astros right-handed starter from Santo Domingo, signed for $10,000 in 2015; known for the 'invisiball' fastball, two combined no-hitters including 2022 World Series Game 4, $64M extension, and 2024 Tommy John surgery.