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The songs in question span genres, decades and continents, and include new artists, unsung heroes and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Unlike some of the past Knicks heroes, from Walt Frazier to Charles Oakley to Latrell Sprewell, these Knicks do not boast larger-than-life personalities.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

At the close of an abundant day, Harding met Dudamel at Dodger Stadium to watch L.A.’s hometown heroes take on the Colorado Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"We're playing with good and bad, heroes and villains. So who's in the shadows, who's in the light?"

From BBC • May 27, 2026

All names for one of the most fascinating folk heroes I’d ever heard of.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia