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    Dec 20, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) celebrates with center Ryan Greene (20) his goal scored in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.
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    Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots against Kansas Jayhawks guard Melvin Council Jr. (14) and guard Elmarko Jackson (13) during the second half at T-Mobile Center.
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    Patriots Continue Makeover With First Post-Belichick Division Title
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    Bears, Broncos Cap Fast Resets With Titles As Stadium Questions Linger
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    Sep 21, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen (22) hits a two run single against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium.
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    Dec 18, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half at Lumen Field.
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    Dec 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) congratulates defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) on his goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
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    Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (left) and head coach Nick Sirianni celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome
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