legend

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She’s an internet legend — and a hermit with a flip phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Lakers legend was introduced Wednesday as the program’s 14th men’s basketball head coach, bringing with him decades of experience and a clear vision: return the Golden Eagles to championship form.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"He was one of the best, if not the best, deals in their history," Sporting legend and former Portugal international Ricardo Sa Pinto told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The UConn legend is still trying to climb out after an unnecessary clash with South Carolina rival Dawn Staley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the minds of Shaker students, however, Toothpick Day would acquire the status of legend, and in future years, during Senior Prank Week, toothpicks were banned from the school by threat of detention.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng