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Headlines for June 23, 2021
Baseball
American AssociationRedHawks pitcher Flores a 'walking miracle' as he's persevered through multiple health issues - Fargo Forum
RedHawks cook Dogs to a crisp for second-straight night - Fargo Forum
Dog Dish: Explorer home runs help Sioux City beat Saltdogs again - Lincoln Journal Star
Saltdogs Around the Bases: A closer look at Sioux City's dominance against Lincoln since 2015 - Lincoln Journal Star
TERRY HERSOM: Explorers continue to thrive, despite battling multiple injuries - Sioux City Journal
RailCats box scores - Times of Northwest Indiana
Appalachian LeagueWhistlePigs beat Kingsport, Johnson City wins at Bluefield - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
WhistlePigs beat Kingsport, Johnson City wins at Bluefield - Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Flyboys Stop Bristol's Streak With 5-1 Win, Regain Division Lead - Greeneville Sun
Doughboys have their way with Bluefield - Johnson City Press
WhistlePigs rally past Axmen; Carson collects weekly Appy League honor - Kingsport Times-News
Atlantic LeaguePower loses for first time at home in Charlies uniforms - Charleston Gazette-Mail
Everybody wants to be a Gastonia Honey Hunter after ESPN story - Gaston Gazette
After rough patch, Honey Hunters hope for reversal of fortunes - Gaston Gazette
Carolina LeagueMinor league baseball: Pain of a no-no was oh so close - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Minor league baseball: FredNats at Delmava - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Aaron Barrett rehabs with FredNats - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Yorke lifts Sox with walk-off in 11th - Roanoke Times & World News
Eastern LeagueRouglas Odor enjoys seeings fans back at Canal Park - Akron Beacon Journal
Dillon Dingler on move in Detroit Tigers minor league system - Akron Beacon Journal
Curve collapse in ninth inning in setback at home - Altoona Mirror
Pirates plan to give Cruz some work in the outfield - Altoona Mirror
Data-driven damage: How swing-decision work is improving hitting across the Orioles farm system - Annapolis Capital Gazette
Binghamton Rumble Ponies: NY Mets pitching prospects toss no-hitter - Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
Erie SeaWolves lose opener of 7-game series to Akron RubberDucks - Erie Times-News
Yard Goats blasted by Squirrels to begin homestand - Journal Inquirer
Billy Sullivan is thriving with Fightin Phils after overcoming hurdles - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Reading Fightin Phils are no-hit by Binghamton Rumble Ponies - Reading Eagle/Reading Times
Frontier LeagueTri-City ValleyCats no-hit Sussex County - Albany Times-Union
Crushers finding groove on offense, beat Team Quebec 3-1 - Chronicle-Telegram
Crushers reach .500 mark with win over Quebec - Lorain Morning Journal
PHOTOS: Lake Erie Crushers June 22, 2021 - Lorain Morning Journal
Frontier League Baseball | Key players set to return for Miners - The Southern
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Valleycats toss combined no-hitter against Sussex County in 3-0 win - Troy Record
More mistakes mean another loss for Wild Things - Washington Observer-Reporter
International LeagueFormer IronPig Dylan Cozens tackling another sport: the NFL - Allentown Morning Call
IronPigs hitting woes continue in 10-2 loss to rival RailRiders. They managed only three hits en route to fifth consecutive setback. - Allentown Morning Call
IronPigs, among the Triple-A East's bottom four in 10 major offensive categories, going back to the basics at the behest of hitting coach Garey Ingram. - Allentown Morning Call
RailRiders batter Lehigh Valley for eighth straight win - Citizens Voice
St. Paul Saints rally late to beat Columbus Clippers 8-3 - Columbus Dispatch
Stripers rained out in Norfolk - Gwinnett Daily Post
The Louisville Bats beat the Indianapolis Indians 9-5 as they return to 100% capacity - Louisville Courier-Journal
Louisville Bats hit walk-off grand slam with largest crowd since 2019 - Louisville Courier-Journal
As MLB cracks down, Louisville Bats pitcher ejected for 'sticky stuff' - Louisville Courier-Journal
It's "re-opening" night for the Louisville Bats - Louisville Courier-Journal
Rochester Red Wings beat Red Sox on Kieboom, Garcia home runs - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
RailRiders batter Lehigh Valley for eighth straight win - Scranton Times-Tribune
Shepherd, Contreras lift Saints in Columbus - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Syracuse Mets doubleheader vs. Buffalo set for Thursday - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets confirm player tested positive; Wednesdays game is on - Syracuse Post Standard
Syracuse Mets game against Buffalo called off after member of team tests positive for Covid-19 - Syracuse Post Standard
Citing shortage, Mud Hens postpone July 2 fireworks - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens bash ahead of Redbirds for 8-4 win - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Mud Hens 8, Redbirds 4 - Toledo Blade
Photo Gallery: Mud Hens 8, Redbirds 4 - Toledo Blade
Mud Hens bash ahead of Redbirds for 8-4 win - Toledo Blade
RailRiders pound out 14 runs on 17 hits, beat IronPigs for eighth straight win - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Worcester Red Sox loss to Rochester Red Wings stopping five-game winning streak - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Worcester Red Sox five straight wins Rochester Red Wings - Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Top prospect Wander Franco homers in MLB debut for Rays - WRAL
Zombro thankful for community support, great medical care since injury - WRAL
Zombro gives update after being injured in game against Norfolk Tides - WRAL
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueState College Spikes fall 8-2 to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers - Centre Daily Times
West Virginia's big eighth inning sinks Keys - Frederick News-Post
Mavericks Independent Baseball LeagueVolcanoes rally to defeat Senators - Keizer Times
Midwest LeagueSnappers take opener over QC - Beloit Daily News
Dayton Dragons: Davis, two relievers combine on three-hit shutout - Dayton Daily News
TinCaps stage big rally - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
TinCaps' Komar to Double-A, new pitcher arrives from Lake Elsinore - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Loons knock 18 hits, crush Captains in opener - Midland Daily News
River Bandits' 7-game win streak snapped - Quad City Times
MiLB: South Bend Cubs lose to Fort Wayne for sixth-straight loss - South Bend Tribune
Captains rocked at Great Lakes - Willoughby News-Herald
Northwest LeagueAquaSox blank Dust Devils in series opener - Everett Herald
Michael Toglia keys five-run sixth, Spokane Indians beat Hillsboro in first game of series - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Northwoods LeagueNotebook: Bombers try to get back to winning ways - Battle Creek Enquirer
Beazley, bats carry Larks to sweep of Mud Puppies - Bismarck Tribune
Northwoods League: Huskies lose in extra innings in Rochester - Duluth News-Tribune
Spencer shines in relief as Express pull away from Bucks - Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Green Bay falls in doubleheader - Green Bay Press Times
Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 23 - Kokomo Tribune
Sports briefs for Wednesday, June 23 - Kokomo Tribune
Honkers rally out of four-run deficit to stun Duluth in extras - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Kingfish sink Pit Spitters 6-2 - Traverse City Record-Eagle
Big-inning propels Eau Claire past Waterloo in Northwoods League action - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Northwoods League: Mankato walks off Willmar in 10 innings - West Central Tribune
Andrew Neu's pitching sparks Mallards past Dock Spiders - Wisconsin State Journal
Snappers hold off River Bandits in series opener behind Conine's blast - WREX
Rivets pitcher Jared Herzog sticks with baseball after nearly giving up - WREX
Pacific Coast LeagueReno outslugs Isotopes, who are coming home - Albuquerque Journal
Reno Aces: Hot-hitting Aces take first-place record into Sacramento series - Reno Gazette-Journal
Reno Aces' Josh VanMeter and Humberto Mejia sweep Triple-A West's weekly awards - Reno Gazette-Journal
Pioneer LeagueChukars win extras home run derby, then put up 17 on the Paddleheads - Idaho Falls Post Register
South Atlantic LeagueNJ baseball: Eli Fishman, junior baseball reporter, has been on job since he was 12 - Asbury Park Press
Photos: Asheville Tourists v. Winston-Salem Dash - Asheville Citizen-Times
IronBirds blanked by Rome, 14-0, in first home game in 16 days - Baltimore Sun
Hot Rods roll to 18-4 win over Crawdads - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods 18, Crawdads 4 - Bowling Green Daily News
Hot Rods jump all over Crawdads, win 18-4 - Hickory Daily Record
Southern LeagueFormer Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher ejected for using 'sticky stuff' - Chattanooga Times & Free Press
Criswell Goes Distance As Pandas Beat Lookouts 5-2 - Chattanoogan
Renowned Indiana youth team to host games at Blue Wahoos Stadium - Pensacola News Journal
Texas LeagueBottom of Travs' lineup gives Naturals fits - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Hooks Baseball: Scores and highlights from Amarillo Sod Poodles series - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
PHOTOS: Hooks face Amarillo Sod Poodles - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
ROCKHOUNDS REPORT: Former 'Hound pushes Wichita past Midland - Midland Reporter Telegram
Sports briefs - Newton Kansan
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds' Suddleson making most of promotion - Odessa American
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: RockHounds struggle in return home - Odessa American
Photos: Tulsa Drillers host Springfield Cardinals - Tulsa World
Drillers Update: Busch's 8th inning RBI double gives Tulsa 5-4 win over Springfield Cardinals - Tulsa World
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueEdmonton Stingers back in town to defend CEBL title - Edmonton Sun
Every team in CEBL wants to be Alberta bound - Niagara Falls Review
NBA G LeagueLots of local flavor in this year's TBT - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
VIDEO: Elite Camp: Game 3 Recap - YouTube
VIDEO: Elite Camp: Game 4 Recap - YouTube
VIDEO: Elite Camp: Game 2 Recap - YouTube
VIDEO: Elite Camp: Game 1 Recap - YouTube
Women's National Basketball AssociationWNBA at 25: Phoenix Mercury come to life before more than 16,000 - Arizona Republic
Mercury coach Sandy Brondello on Taurasi's return - Arizona Republic
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner on Olympic protocol - Arizona Republic
Four WNBA players make up US Olympic 3x3 basketball team - Chicago Daily Herald
Parker and Sky win sixth straight, rout Liberty 92-72 - Chicago Daily Herald
Chicago Sky top New York Liberty for 7th straight win - Chicago Daily Southtown
4 WNBA players including the Chicago Skys Stefanie Dolson make up the US Olympic 3x3 basketball team - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Sky top New York Liberty for 7th straight win - Chicago Tribune
Bonner, Charles each get double-doubles in Connecticut's win - Connecticut Post
Allisha Gray named to USA Basketballs inaugural 3x3 Olympic team - Dallas Morning News
Connecticut Sun snap three-game losing streak with comeback 80-70 win over Dallas Wings - Hartford Courant
WNBA: Indiana Fever's team president preaches patience amid rebuild - Indianapolis Star
Las Vegas Aces' Kelsey Plum makes U.S. Olympic 3x3 basketball team - Las Vegas Sun
Sparks Derek Fisher goes off on Nneka Ogwumikes Olympic roster snub - Los Angeles Daily News
Gameday preview: Lynx at Atlanta - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Reeve looks for solutions to Lynx's sometimes-clunky play - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sun rally to beat Wings, 80-70, snap losing streak - New London Day
Candace Parker leads Chicago Sky to win over Liberty - New York Daily News
Parker and Sky win sixth straight, rout Liberty 92-72 - New York Newsday
Turnover-prone Liberty routed by Candace Parker-led Chicago Sky - New York Newsday
BetnijahLaney's hard work for Liberty puts her in MVP conversation - New York Newsday
Candace Parker calls Nneka Ogwumike Olympics snub 'bullst' - New York Post
Sun snap three-game losing streak - Norwich Bulletin
Sun's Miller returns to the sideline - Norwich Bulletin
Five-time Olympians Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird dont take their Tokyo Olympics spots for granted and are determined to prove they still belong - Tacoma News Tribune
Mystics lean on dominant Tina Charles for 87-83 win over defending champion Storm - Washington Post
VIDEO: Sylvia Fowles Becomes First Lynx Player to Post 26 PTS, 19 REB, 5 BLK in Single Game (June 23, 2021) - YouTube
VIDEO: MINNESOTA LYNX vs. ATLANTA DREAM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Best of Week 5 Top Plays - YouTube
VIDEO: Top Plays of the Night: June 22, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: WASHINGTON MYSTICS vs. SEATTLE STORM: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: June 22, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Tina Charles Has a Historic Outing to Lead Mystics Past Storm (June 22, 2021) - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueSO LONG, SINOPOLI: Redblacks all-star receiver announces retirement from CFL - Ottawa Citizen
Chad Geter moving on from Saskatchewan Roughriders to the United States Air Force - Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Ottawa Redblacks star receiver Brad Sinopoli retiring - Toronto Star
Bombers hoping for season-opening full house of vaccinated fans - Winnipeg Free Press
I think I've come to know my place - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers new offensive co-ordinator excited about return to action - Winnipeg Free Press
FRIESEN: Bombers' Pierce has tough act to follow - Winnipeg Sun
Champions Indoor FootballSports briefs - Newton Kansan
Indoor Football LeagueSpokane Shock notebook: Slow-starting Jordan Jolly's emergence adds to explosive group of receivers - Spokane Spokesman-Review
VIDEO: Frisco Fighters at Duke City Gladiators - YouTube
VIDEO: Bismarck Bucks at Sioux Falls Storm - YouTube
VIDEO: Spokane Shock at Arizona Rattlers - YouTube
VIDEO: Iowa Barnstormers at Green Bay Blizzard - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueGARRIOCH: Belleville Senators coach Troy Mann is looking forward to continue helping the club's prospects - Ottawa Citizen
ECHLNuggets, oddities as K's head to Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Komets in Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
'So special': K's oust Americans, reach Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's win in OT, headed to Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
K's win in OT, headed to Kelly Cup Finals - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Tuesday Gallery Komets vs Americans - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
North American Hockey LeagueAberdeen Wings end historic season with devastating loss in Robertson Cup Championship - Aberdeen American News
Brown Bears compete at Top Prospects - Kenai Peninsula Clarion
Maine Nordiques change the course of franchise in Robertson Cup playoff run - Lewiston Sun-Journal
Shreveport Mudbugs win NAHL Robertson Cup - Shreveport Times
Ontario Hockey LeagueIceDogs sign goalie capable of winning championships here - Niagara Falls Review
Marc Andre Brisson named Peterborough Petes Overtime Teacher - Peterborough Examiner
Rangers gamble on defenceman Roman Schmidt pays off - Waterloo Record
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeagueStraford's Simon Hughes looking forward to new opportunity with QMJHL's Drummondville Voltigeurs - Cape Breton Post
A look at the top Nova Scotia prospects for this weekend's QMJHL draft - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles active on the trade front; move No. 2 overall pick - Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Eagles head scouts talk about challenges faced during the pandemic season of 2020-21 - Cape Breton Post
Xavier Simoneau excited to join Charlottetown Islanders - Charlottetown Guardian
VIDEO: Repêchage LHJMQ 2021: Profil D'Espoir: Émile Perron - YouTube
VIDEO: 2021 QMJHL Draft: Prospect Profile : Emile Perron - YouTube
VIDEO: Séance De Sélection 2021 - 2021 Entry Draft - YouTube
VIDEO: Repêchage LHJMQ 2021: Profil D'Espoir: Ethan Gauthier - YouTube
VIDEO: 2021 QMJHL Draft: Prospect Profile: Ethan Gauthier - YouTube
United States Hockey LeagueNonprofit to end management of Dubuque ice center - Telegraph Herald
Black Hawks' P.K. O'Handley stepping away from coaching duties - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Western Hockey LeagueBlazers 68-game regular season schedule unveiled - CFJC
Blazers list 20-year-old forward Nick McCarry - CFJC
Oil Kings goaltender Sebastian Cossa an option for Oilers in NHL Draft - Edmonton Journal
Seattle Thunderbirds release WHL regular season schedule - Kent Reporter
Seattle Thunderbirds to play six preseason WHL games - Kent Reporter
Dorsett joins Blue Jackets - Medicine Hat News
Winterhawks' 21-22 slate announced - Portland Tribune
24 of 34 Prince George Cougars home games to be on weekends - Prince George Citizen
Western Hockey League announces plans for upcoming season, including Spokane Chiefs home opener - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Vancouver Giants announce 2021-22 schedule - Vancouver Province
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: MLR Biggest Hits: Week 14 - YouTube
Soccer
Canadian Premier LeagueCavalry FC enters Winnipeg bubble ahead of CPL's 'Kickoff' - Calgary Sun
Expectations high for HFX Wanderers heading into third CPL season - Halifax Chronicle-Herald
I think I've come to know my place - Winnipeg Free Press
Pacific FC player back in hometown looking to improve on stellar 2020 results - Winnipeg Free Press
Major League SoccerMatch preview: Atlanta United vs. New York City FC - Access North Georgia
Austin FC: Live blog for match at Minnesota United - Austin American-Statesman
With hot players in Matt Turner and Carles Gil, Revolution look to extend win streak - Boston Globe
Columbus Crew: Momentum to be tested with two road games - Columbus Dispatch
Michael Arace: Columbus Crew history tied to old stadium parking lot - Columbus Dispatch
Union's tough schedule turn continues with a live Crew - Delaware County Times
Earthquakes slump continues in 5-0 loss to Orlando City - East Bay Times
Inter Miamis Gregores suspended vs. Orlando City - Florida Sun-Sentinel
How to watch Inter Miami vs. Orlando City on TV and live stream - Florida Today
Orlando City vs. San Jose Earthquakes in photos - Florida Today
Atlanta United coach Gabriel Heinze to serve one-game suspension - Gwinnett Daily Post
LAFC searching for momentum against FC Dallas - Los Angeles Daily News
PHOTOS: D.C. United shuts out Inter Miami - Loudoun Times-Mirror
Gameday preview: Minnesota United vs. Austin FC - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Full house returns with 19,000 reasons to get rocking at Allianz Field - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Road weary CF Montral returns from long break with tough schedule - Montreal Gazette
NYCFC and Red Bulls weigh rotation ahead of midweek trips - New York Post
Daryl Dike thunders back into Orlando as Lions weather lightning delay to deliver 5-0 win - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando City Scores Early vs. San Jose Earthquakes - Orlando Sentinel
Return of Orlando Citys full-capacity crowd symbolizes a return to normalcy - Orlando Sentinel
Inter Miami vs. D.C. United in photos - Palm Beach Post
It's home sweet home for Timbers, Thorns - Portland Tribune
Earthquakes' slump continues in 5-0 loss to Orlando City - San Jose Mercury News
Loons seek relaunch with a near full house at Allianz Field on Wednesday - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Despite poor start, Toronto FC sees brighter days ahead on and off the field - Toronto Globe and Mail
Slumping Whitecaps looking for that one win to halt their descent - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Houston Dynamo FC vs. Portland Timbers: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Nani 1 Goal + 2 Assists for Orlando City SC - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: CF Montréal vs. D.C. United: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Fire FC vs. FC Cincinnati: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Minnesota United FC vs. Austin FC: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New York City FC vs. Atlanta United FC: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: GOLAZO Physics Defying Curler Finds the Back of the Net - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes: June 22, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS: New England Revolution vs. New York Red Bulls: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: What's the MOST Intimidating Stadium in MLS? Questionable Q&A - YouTube
National Women's Soccer League3 Chicago Red Stars named to U.S. Olympic team - Chicago Tribune
Sydney Leroux powers unbeaten Orlando Pride to road win in Kansas City - Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Pride face Kansas City in second test of three-match week - Orlando Sentinel
4 Portland Thorns players make USWNT roster for Tokyo Olympics - Portland Oregonian
It's home sweet home for Timbers, Thorns - Portland Tribune
Carli Lloyd makes U.S. soccer team for her 4th Olympics - Raleigh News and Observer
Christine Sinclair leads Canadian team for the Olympics - Tacoma News Tribune
Washington Spirit's Kelley O'Hara and Emily Sonnett named to U.S. Olympic soccer team - Washington Times
NC Courage's Sam Mewis makes U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer roster, Lynn Williams an alternate - WRAL
VIDEO: Racing Louisville FC vs. North Carolina Courage: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week: Week 5: Abby Smith, Kansas City - YouTube
VIDEO: Kansas City vs. Orlando Pride: June 23, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: OL Reign vs. Chicago Red Stars: June 22, 2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Verizon Save of the Week Nominees: Week 5 - YouTube
United Soccer League ChampionshipPhoenix Rising FC optimistic ahead of Sacramento trip - Arizona Republic
Toure's late goal vaults Switchbacks past Austin - Colorado Springs Gazette
New Mexico United sells discounted tickets for next 2 games - KRQE
Las Vegas Lights invite fans to get into water balloon fight - Las Vegas Review-Journal
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #OKCvSKC: 06-23-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #MIAvBHM: 06-23-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #CLTvCHS: 06-23-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: Steele Some Time: Hosts Kelsi Steele & Scott Stewart Sign off for the Final Time + What's Ahead - YouTube
United Soccer League OneWith hot players in Matt Turner and Carles Gil, Revolution look to extend win streak - Boston Globe
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #TORvTRM: 06-23-2021 - YouTube
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS #GVLvMAD: 06-23-2021 - YouTube
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