legend

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It was, she said, an honour to be the site of his record store legend plaque.

From BBC • 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

Coach Cori Close, who defeated South Carolina in Sunday’s final, was mentored by the Bruins legend at the very start of her career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Stacy is applying the same formula to the Masters as Amazon has tapped golf legend Jack Nicklaus for guest commentary, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of his last victory at the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Oh, Grandpa,” I said, “I can’t tell you what I wished. The legend says that if you tell anyone, the wish won’t come true, and I really want my wish to come true.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls