phenom

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Led by French phenom Victor Wembanyama, they’re more of a Cinderella story; they had little chance of winning the NBA title at the beginning of the year, according to the oddsmakers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But maybe the best one is: “Backrooms,” opening May 29 and directed by 20-year-old phenom Kane Parsons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

No athlete entering these Games faced more pressure than Shiffrin, the former phenom who won gold at Sochi 2014 and dominated World Cup racing but for whom the Olympics became a psychological riddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Their rookie teen phenom Cooper Flagg did not play, suffering a foot injury.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Playing without suspended phenom Josh Bell didn’t seem to faze Coach Hawkins’ undefeated ’Cats.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander