legend

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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

“It takes strong men,” said Hurley, the son of New Jersey high school coaching legend Bob Hurley, and the brother of Duke icon Bobby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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