legend

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"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 sketch show kicked off the show with a take on a viral moment from NBA legend and broadcaster Charles Barkley.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.’s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The golf legend was involved in a two-car collision in Jupiter Island, Fla., according to the Martin County Sheriff’s office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

And so the legend goes, that he was a good man, peculiar, and not very good at explaining stories clearly.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri