legend
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In the summer of 2010, French soccer legend Thierry Henry and his partner, Andrea Rajacic, spent a full day house-hunting in Manhattan ahead of Henry’s move from FC Barcelona to the New York Red Bulls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Many speakers, including former Sparks coach Michael Cooper and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, noted Leslie’s accomplishments while also saluting her as a kind person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Superagent and WME Group executive chairman Ari Emanuel’s lust for upside is the stuff of legend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Warren Buffett, the investing legend that turned Berkshire Hathaway into an massive conglomerate, on Friday stepped aside as chairman after leaving as CEO at the beginning of the year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
“The location where two brilliant young minds finally disproved the existence of the local legend, once and for all!”
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Other aspects of the initiative include fan-friendly ticket pricing, pregame concerts for tailgaters and Bruin legends calling the team to the field before every home game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
That season soon had many fans wondering whether the expectations for Manning—the nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli and grandson of College Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning—amounted to nothing more than empty hype.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
He also shot portraits of Hollywood darlings like Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball, plus action shots of musical legends Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson, to name a few.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
There will also be live performances from Faithless and Underworld, as well as global legends including Calvin Harris, Carl Cox and Martin Garrix.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
By accepting the invitation, I would be joining an elite group of athletes, coaches, and sports journalists—like legends Mia Hamm and Billie Jean King—who were standouts in their field.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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