guard

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For Scott Barshay, who has developed a reputation as one of the country’s most adept dealmakers, the coolly executed changing of the guard in February wasn’t too much of a stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Leger-Walker opened this season as the starting point guard and has seen a change in Close since last season’s Final Four run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

To Palantir’s old guard, the FDE remains as deeply misunderstood as ever, despite its newfound fame — a role that rivals are culturally appropriating while ignoring the often grueling engineering process it entails.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The Lakers are also dealing with an injury to guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last six games because of a right ankle contusion and will be sidelined for the game Sunday at Dallas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

A guard was passing by; I begged him in German to show us the toilets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom