Legendary Marta Inspires

How legendary Marta inspires NWSL players while searching for an elusive championship with Orlando Pride

Marta: "I don't know if I'm going to be here next year, but I'm already so happy with what I have given to the club and the players"

Sports - CBS Sports - 7 hours ago

Orlando Pride advance to NWSL Championship: How legendary Marta, unsung heroes have franchise on brink

The Pride will face the Washington Spirit in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 23

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Rodman, Marta, Chawinga up for NWSL MVP

Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga, who broke the single-season NWSL scoring record with 20 goals this campaign, headlines a group of five finalists for the league's MVP award.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Banda: Playing with Marta a 'dream come true'

Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda has said playing alongside her childhood idol Marta is a "dream come true" and pushes her to be the best version of herself.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Marta: NWSL final is biggest game of my career

Orlando Pride forward Marta has played in a World Cup final and three Olympic gold-medal matches but said no game ranks higher for her than Saturday's NWSL Championship.

Sports - ESPN - 14 hours ago

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones dies at 91

Quincy Jones, the 28-time Grammy-winning producer behind works like Michael Jackson's "Thriller," has died at 91. Jones' publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel ...

Bobby Allison, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 86

Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.

How does Guardiola compare to other legendary managers?

As the Pep Guardiola contract news breaks, BBC Sport asks how does he compare to some other managerial legends?

Marta nets stellar goal, sends Pride to NWSL final

The Orlando Pride advanced to their first NWSL championship with a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Current in Sunday's semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Marta, Orlando Pride book spot in most anticipated NWSL final ever?

Marta's stunning late goal ensured that the two best teams -- potentially in NWSL history -- will square off.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Will Marta write new chapter in NWSL final after season of broken records?

Brazil legend features in Saturday’s big Championship game between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. The 2024 NWSL Championship between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit on Saturday will be a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

NWSL Championship: Will Washington or Orlando win? Rodman or Marta to decide it?

Saturday's NWSL Championship pits Trinity Rodman and the Washington Spirit vs. Marta and the Orlando Pride. Who will win?

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"

After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.

Marta Already Has an Illustrious Legacy. This Year Makes It Even Better.

All this week, Marta’s been soaking in a game that is the culmination of her eight years in Orlando.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Boxer Regis Prograis: ‘Three is legendary … Ali was a three-time champion’

American hopes for a shot at a hat-trick of world titles and is confident of beating Britain’s Jack Catterall on the way. “I still love being a fighter,” Regis Prograis says as, at the age of 35, ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Chris Paul’s Legendary Basketball Career Has a Surprising Second Act

“He’s basically been coaching along with playing,” Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

What can't RZA do? The legendary producer and artist tackles classical music

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA talks about his upcoming "A Ballet Through Mud" L.A. show, how kung fu inspired his composing style and more.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

Quincy Jones, legendary music producer and industry titan, dies 91

Quincy Jones, who worked with the biggest stars in music as a producer, arranger, musician and collaborator for more than 70 years, has died at 91. Jones broke barriers working with legends like ...

Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

Legendary gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi dies at age 82

Béla Károlyi, who coached the U.S. women's gymnastics team to its first Olympic gold medal, has died at age 82. Shanelle Kaul looks back at his life and controversial legacy.

Rafael Nadal ‘in peace’ before curtain falls on legendary career at Davis Cup

Spaniard announced decision to retire last month ‘I worked with passion, love, and determination’ Rafael Nadal says he is at peace as the Spaniard prepares to end his legendary career at the ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Legendary Bulls forward Bob Love dies at 81 after cancer battle

Legendary Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, one of the first stars the team had, has died at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.

Barbie releases Rita Moreno doll to honor the legendary actress and trailblazer

Mattel has released a new Barbie doll in honor of Rita Moreno's upcoming 93rd birthday.

Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career comes to an end in loss at Davis Cup

Nadal won 92 singles titles in his career, 22 majors and two Olympic gold medals.

Rafael Nadal plays final match of his legendary tennis career

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis stars of all-time, has played the final match of his storied career with the crowd offering a resounding ovation to the 22-time Grand Slam winner after his ...

NWSL Playoffs: Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda, Marta lead favorites and eye history

Shield winners look like the team to beat in the postseason as the club eyes its first NWSL Championship

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

USMNT eke out win, Stefan Frei talks MLS playoffs & Marta turns back the clock!

Christian and Alexis discuss the USMNT’s gutsy 1-0 win over Jamaica. Then, Stefan Frei joins the show to chat MLS playoffs. Later, Christian and Alexis break down Marta’s wonder goal to sent the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

What's at stake between Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride: Marta's last ride? Seb Hines shoots for history

The NWSL Championship will be a historic event, no matter which side wins

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Marta's magic helped get the Pride to Saturday's NWSL title game against the Washington Spirit

A goal by Marta helped propel the Orlando Pride into Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League championship game against the Washington Spirit

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Is Marta about to play her last match for Orlando Pride? 'I don't know if I'm going to be here next year'

The Brazilian superstar hinted that her run with Orlando could be at an end ahead of their NWSL Championship match