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

They might have been at opposite ends of their careers—the living legend and the no-name assistant—but at that moment, the connection between Wooden and Close was immediate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

He remembered a Greek legend about a girl on an island....Maybe one of his friends had mentioned it?

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan