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Kansei Matsuzawa

Kansei Matsuzawa, "The Tokyo Toe," Japanese placekicker from Ichikawa; self-taught via YouTube, Hawai'i consensus All-American (.867 FG), first Japanese-born player signed by an NFL team (Raiders, 2026 UDFA).

Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu

Kaodirichi Nkemjika Akobundu-Ehiogu, Nigerian center born 1999 in Lagos, 209 cm; played at UT Arlington and Memphis, then Tuebingen, Varese, Manresa, and Zalgiris; Nigeria AfroBasket 2025; touched 13-foot backboard top.

Kapena Gushiken

Kapena Gushiken (Steven Kapena Gushiken, born 2002, Pukalani, Hawaii) is an NFL defensive back, Colts No. 34, claimed off waivers from the Eagles in 2026 after playing at Saddleback, Washington State, and Ole Miss.

Kara Lawson

Kara Lawson (born 1981, Alexandria, Virginia) is a basketball coach, former WNBA champion guard, and 2008 Olympic gold medalist; Duke women's head coach since 2020 and USA Basketball Women's National Team head coach through 2028.

Kara Wolters

Kara Wolters is an American retired basketball center who won the 1995 NCAA title with UConn, the 1999 WNBA title with Houston, and Olympic gold in 2000.

Karch Kiraly

Karch Kiraly (Charles Frederick Kiraly, born 1960) is an American volleyball player and coach, the only athlete with Olympic gold in indoor (1984, 1988) and beach (1996) volleyball, plus 2020 gold coaching the U.S. women.

Kardinia Park (stadium)

Kardinia Park, also GMHBA Stadium, is Geelong's 40,000-capacity sports stadium in South Geelong, home of the Geelong Cats, redeveloped in five stages costing $340 million and managed by the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Lew Alcindor) is an American basketball center, six-time NBA MVP and champion whose 38,387-point career scoring record stood from 1984 to 2023, known for the unreplicated skyhook, UCLA titles, activism, and post-career writing.

Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt (born 1995, Willoughby, Ohio) is an NFL running back from Toledo, drafted 86th overall by Kansas City in 2017, rookie rushing leader, released in 2018, Browns 2019-23, Chiefs again 2024-25.

Karen Brødsgaard

Karen Brødsgaard, Danish handball pivot born 1978 in Horsens, won Olympic gold with Denmark at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 as captain, played for Viborg HK and Ikast-Bording, and later coached Aalborg DH, Alingsås HK, and Odense Håndbold.

Karen Khachanov

Karen Khachanov, Russian tennis player born 1996, career-high ATP No. 8, 2018 Paris Masters champion over Djokovic, 2022 US Open and 2023 Australian Open semifinalist, Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist.

Karen Marsden

Karen Marsden (born 1962) is an Australian field hockey goalkeeper, OAM, who won gold with the Hockeyroos at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 1994 Dublin World Cup, and the 1993 Champions Trophy, playing 68 internationals.

Kari Aalvik Grimsbø

Kari Aalvik Grimsbø, Norwegian handball goalkeeper and coach, born 1985. 173 caps for Norway 2005–2018; two Olympic golds, two world titles, five European titles, Champions League winner with Győr; retired 2020, later Byåsen coach.

Kari Brattset Dale

Kari Brattset Dale (Kari Skaar Brattset Dale), born 1991 in Fredrikstad, Norwegian line player for Győri ETO KC and Norway; Olympic gold 2024, World Championship MVP 2021, three Champions League titles.

Kari Mette Johansen

Kari Mette Johansen, Norwegian handball left wing (born 1979, Fredrikstad), Larvik HK 1998–2014; two Olympic golds 2008 and 2012, World Championship 2011, four EHF EURO titles, 203 national team caps.

Karim López

Karim López (born 2007, Hermosillo, Mexico) is a Mexican forward drafted 21st overall in 2026 by Detroit and traded to Memphis, the first Mexican first-round NBA pick and former NBL Breakers Next Star.

Karin Mortensen

Karin Ørnhøj Mortensen (born 1977) is a retired Danish handball goalkeeper, two-time Olympic champion (Sydney 2000, Athens 2004), Euro 2002 MVP, with 233 national caps.

Karl Bahre

Karl Bähre (Karl Bahre), German water polo player (1899-1960) of Wasserfreunde 98 Hannover; won gold with Germany at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, leading German scorer, 33 internationals, four German titles.

Karl Kreutzberg

Karl Kreutzberg (1912-1977), German field handball goalkeeper from Düren, VfB 08 Aachen; won gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the only Olympic field handball tournament, playing two matches and befriending Jesse Owens.

Karl Malone

Karl Malone, "The Mailman" (born 1963), American power forward for the Utah Jazz (1985-2003) and Lakers; two-time NBA MVP, 14-time All-Star, 36,928 career points, second all-time at retirement, no championship.

Karl-Anthony Towns

Karl-Anthony Towns, born 1995 in Edison, New Jersey, is an NBA center-forward, 2015 first overall pick, former Timberwolves star, and 2026 NBA champion with the New York Knicks.

Karlis Lasmanis

Kārlis Pauls Lasmanis, Latvian 3x3 basketball player born 1994 in Ventspils; won first-ever men's Olympic 3x3 gold at Tokyo 2020 with the game-winning two-pointer, then MVP of Latvia's FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 title in Warsaw.

Karlos Dansby

Karlos Dansby, NFL inside linebacker (2004-2017) for the Cardinals, Dolphins, Browns, and Bengals; Auburn product, 2004 second-round pick, 1,315 tackles, 43 sacks, 20 INTs, 2013 second-team All-Pro.

Karlyn Pickens

Karlyn Pickens, Weaverville, N.C. native and Tennessee Lady Vols pitcher, drafted No. 1 overall in 2026 by the AUSL Carolina Blaze; holds softball's fastest-pitch record at 79.4 mph and won two SEC Pitcher of the Year awards.

Karolína Muchová

Karolína Muchová, Czech tennis player born 1996 in Olomouc, three-time WTA titlist (Seoul 2019, Doha and Bad Homburg 2026), Roland Garros 2023 and Wimbledon 2026 finalist, career-high No. 6.

Karolína Plíšková

Karolína Plíšková, Czech tennis player, twin sister of Kristyna Plíšková. Former world No. 1 (July 17, 2017), 17 WTA singles titles, finalist at 2016 US Open and 2021 Wimbledon; returned in 2026 after ankle surgery.

Karoline Dyhre Breivang

Karoline Dyhre Breivang (born 1980) is a Norwegian retired handball back who won Olympic gold 2008 and 2012, the 2011 World Championship, and five EHF EUROs, with a Norwegian-record 305 caps and 475 goals, mostly for Larvik HK.

Karon Prunty

Karon Prunty (born 2001) is a New England Patriots cornerback drafted 171st overall in 2026 out of Wake Forest, after college stops at Kansas and North Carolina A&T; Third Team All-ACC in 2025.

Karsen Barnhart

Karsen Barnhart (born 2001) is an American football offensive guard from Paw Paw, Michigan; a Michigan Wolverines lineman on the 2023 national championship team, later an undrafted free agent with the Chargers, Broncos, Buccaneers, and Packers practice squads.

Karson Sharar

Karson Sharar (born 2003) is an NFL inside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, drafted 183rd overall in 2026 out of Iowa, a 2025 honorable mention All-Big Ten linebacker and special teams standout.