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    New Mexico United fans wave the team's flag at the Locomotive's home opener game Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Southwest Univerity Park in El Paso, Texas.
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    Lawmakers Pressure NFL Over Cost of Games at House Hearing
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    Will Trump Feud Reignite Stephen A. Smith’s Presidential Ambitions?
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    Knicks-Spurs Game 2 Notches Another Viewership Win for ABC
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    Shaquille O’Neal Shines During ‘Inside the NBA’ Finals Debut
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    The Knicks Fans Turning Down $25K to Keep Finals Tickets
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