And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.
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Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.
Speaking of dunk contests, the No. 87 overall pick, 5-foot-7 Spud Webb, won that 1986 event and carved out a role in the NBA over a 12-year career despite his stature.
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Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
Banda went on a walk in the area, rough terrain carved with steep cliffs and covered with thick forest, and nearly lost her life with a misstep that dropped her hundreds of feet and out of reach for days.
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