legend
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Tennis legend Chris Evert is battling ovarian cancer for the third time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
NBA legend LeBron James on Tuesday officially decided to come back for a record 24th season, but informed the Los Angeles Lakers he won’t play for them anymore, according to ESPN’s Shams Carania.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
“I know he wins the ball,” retired English legend Wayne Rooney said on BBC.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Lauryn Hill received the inaugural living legend icon award, and made a surprise performance after a star-stdded tribute medley featuring Nas, SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Common and Queen Latifah.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
It was common knowledge, more than a legend.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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Academy Awards, List 5
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