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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) is tackled by New York Jets cornerback...

Kenneth Walker scores 3 TDs as the Chiefs roll past the woeful Jets to end their 2-game skid

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs have beaten New York in each of their last three meetings.

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A deer that appears sick may raise concerns in hunters about chronic wasting disease, but an...

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission offers free CWD testing

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Andrew Reneau
A deer that appears sick may raise concerns in hunters about chronic wasting disease, but an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission biologist said looks alone cannot confirm an infection.

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(AP Photo/Michael Woods)

No. 9 Virginia shows off its balance with 5 in double figures in a win over No. 12 Arkansas

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Miikka Muurinen, a 7-footer from Finland, scored 12 points for Arkansas, including an emphatic one-handed dunk in the second half.

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Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes throws during the first half of an NFL football game...

The Chiefs welcome the Jets to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday with both teams desperate for a win

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs would have a hard time finding a better get-right opponent than the Jets on Sunday.

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Missouri State Head Coach Casey Woods

Lyons runs for career-high 216 yards and Czeremcha kicks late FG to lift FIU over Missouri State

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Henry Belin threw for 225 yards for Missouri State (3-6, 2-2).

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Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield walks onto the field to check on an injured player during an...

Byrum Brown’s 300 yards of total offense power Auburn in victory over Arkansas

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson improved as the game progressed, going 14 for 30 with 188 yards.

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Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs during the first half of an NCAA college...

No. 10 Texas scores three unanswered TDs in the second half to rally past No. 19 Missouri

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Simmons finished with 252 yards passing and two touchdowns for the Tigers, though a lot of it came on a 75-yard TD pass to Naeshaun Montgomery.

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Saint Louis' Amari McCottry (4) heads to the basket as Missouri's Bryson Tiller defends during...

McCottry and Sharma score 17 apiece, Saint Louis makes 14 3s to topple Missouri

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 10:12 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
It was only the fourth meeting in the last 46 years in an in-state rivalry that dates to 1931 that Mizzou leads 21-20.

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Friday Night Football: Check out scores and highlights from district semifinal play in the Ozarks

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
District high school football moves to the semifinal round.

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FILE - A St. Louis Cardinals batting helmet rests on the infield during a baseball game...

St. Louis Cardinals promote Rob Cerfolio to general manager at 34

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Cardinals announced the move Friday.
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Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

WHAT TO KNOW: Auburn hosts Arkansas in SEC play

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Auburn Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks square off in a meeting of SEC foes.

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Missouri State Head Coach Casey Woods

WHAT TO KNOW: Florida International meets Missouri State in CUSA action

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Florida International Panthers and the Missouri State Bears play in a matchup of CUSA opponents on Saturday.

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Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

WHAT TO KNOW: No. 10 Texas visits No. 19 Missouri

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
A ranked SEC matchup features the No. 19 Missouri Tigers hosting the No. 10 Texas Longhorns.

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Republic vs. Neosho

Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: See preview of district football matchups; state volleyball updates

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
What a busy time for high school sports.

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Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon has been named the franchise’s nominee for the 2026...

Former Chiefs long snapper nominated for NFL Salute to Service Award

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM CST
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By Marleah Campbell
Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon has been named the franchise’s nominee for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.

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Route 66 Stadium in Springfield undergoes first full field replacement in 23-year history

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Following a milestone year marked by a stadium renaming, a team rebranding, and novel community events, Route 66 Stadium is receiving its first complete playing surface overhaul in more than two decades.

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Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

No. 10 Texas and No. 19 Missouri ready to collide in a de facto CFP elimination game in Columbia

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Texas and Missouri are both very much in the mix for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is congratulated after scoring a touchdown...

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy over debt tied to Dallas car crash

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Rice, a fourth-year wide receiver who was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Chiefs, owes millions of dollars in settlements and legal fees as a result of a six-car crash he caused in 2024.

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The St. Louis Cardinals open the 2025 season at Busch Stadium against the Minnesota Twins.

St. Louis Cardinals 2027 single-game tickets now on sale

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM CST
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By Matrix Midwest Staff
Single-game tickets for the St. Louis Cardinals’ entire 2027 home slate at Busch Stadium are officially on sale, highlighted by Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, April 1.

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Athlete of the Week: Tina Voznyarska, NCA Volleyball

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM CST
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By Danielle King
Athlete of the Week: Tina Voznyarska, NCA Volleyball

Sports

Known commercially as Guardian Caps, these foam add-ons are designed to absorb impact and...

The Guardian Cap debate: Ozarks coaches, medical experts split on helmet padding effectiveness and cost

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
On practice fields across the Ozarks, the silhouette of high school football helmets is changing. Padded, soft-shell covers strapped over traditional hard plastic helmets are now common sights during weekday drills.

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Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker reacts after missing a field goal during the...

Chiefs stick with embattled Harrison Butker for Jets game after another costly miss in Denver

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 3:56 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Coach Andy Reid confirmed Wednesday that Butker would be active when the Chiefs play the New York Jets on Sunday.

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Missouri running back Jamal Roberts (20) runs for a big gain against Arkansas during the...

New SEC schedule is like continuous ‘car wrecks’ that could lead to a three-loss title contender

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Getting through November will always be the toughest test.

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Missouri State knocks off Lincoln (MO)

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 11:25 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Missouri State took the lead with 12:35 left in the first half and did not trail again.

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(AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Jason Crowe Jr. scores 23 to help Missouri rout Cleveland State in season opener

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Jason Crowe sank 9 of 16 shots with four 3-pointers to lead seven Tigers in double figures.

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Missouri State Head Coach Casey Woods

Bears Weekly: Missouri State University football prepares for road test on Saturday

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State University football Bears return to the road on Saturday to face Florida International. Head coach Casey Woods previews the road trip.

Sports

Missouri's Mark Mitchell (25) beats Kansas State's Brandon Rechsteiner (1) to a rebound during...

Missouri suspends Jaylen Carey for basketball opener, SEC rules DePaul transfer CJ Gunn ineligible

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Carey, a 6-foot-8 transfer from Tennessee, also is expected to be a key piece after averaging 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds last season.

Sports

Denver Broncos players celebrate after the final seconds of the second half of an NFL football...

Chiefs rue another flag-filled loss, this time as a penalty wipes out the winning TD in Denver

Updated: Nov. 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs wound up getting flagged 11 times for 105 yards in the defeat.

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Kansas City Chiefs' Emmett Johnson breaks away for a touchdown catch during the first half of...

On fourth-and-goal, Roach drops Mahomes and flips the AFC West race as Broncos beat Chiefs

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Rashee Rice returned from a two-game absence with a pulled right hamstring and caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Mahomes.

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Lady Bears open new basketball season Monday at home

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 5:23 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Missouri State Lady Bears start the season at home against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.

Sports

Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

Missouri jumps several sports in AP Top 25 College Football poll after win against Arkansas

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 2:24 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Mizzou defeated rival Arkansas 34-10 on Saturday to win the Battle Line Rivalry game.

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Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy returns to play 6 months after being shot in the leg

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 11:26 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy returned to the field for the No. 23 Tigers on Saturday night at Arkansas, nearly six months after being wounded in the leg during a shooting at an outdoor concert.

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Missouri running back Jamal Roberts, right, tries to get past Arkansas defensive lineman...

Austin Simmons leads No. 23 Missouri to win over Arkansas

Updated: Oct. 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Ahmad Hardy, Missouri’s All-American running back who missed the first seven games of the season after being wounded in the leg during a shooting at an outdoor concert in May, returned to action in the win.

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SUNDAY RACE: Record 4,200 runners set for 20th anniversary Bass Pro Shops Marathon Weekend

Updated: Oct. 31, 2026 at 12:33 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
More than 4,200 runners will converge on Springfield this weekend for the 20th anniversary of the Bass Pro Shops Marathon Weekend, marking a record turnout for the annual fitness series.

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Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Friday Night Football: Check out scores and highlights from district play in the Ozarks

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
District high school football play across Missouri begins.

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Missouri guard Mark Mitchell (25) works the ball down the court against Alabama during the...

Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri star Mark Mitchell is one of the 30 athletes involved.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker reacts after missing a field goal attempt during the...

Chiefs coach: Harrison Butker still the preferred kicker as Justin Tucker joins the practice squad

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Harrison Butker has missed five field-goal tries this season, tied with the Packers’ Trey Smack for the most in the NFL, along with a PAT.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: High school football districts begin; state volleyball update

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Chad Plein
High school football districts begin Friday night. State volleyball edges closer to the Final Four.

Sports

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (29) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college...

Report: Mizzou star Ahmad Hardy to make season debut against Arkansas after offseason gunshot injury

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
All-American running back Ahmad Hardy is set to return to action this weekend when the Missouri Tigers take on Arkansas.

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Arkansas vs. Mizzou

BATTLE LINE RIVALRY: Mizzou travels to Arkansas for annual rivalry game Saturday

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 2:44 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Battle Line Rivalry renews on Saturday.

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Sponsored: Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips: Check out the area lakes report; Ozarks angler of the season

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The weekly fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service.

Sports

FILE - Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) watches his extra point against the...

Chiefs sign former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker as Butker’s struggles continue

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Chandler Watkins
The Chiefs are adding an all-time great kicker to the practice squad as Harrison Butker's struggles continue.

Sports

Missouri State defeats Sam Houston State.

Missouri State beats Sam Houston behind 2 passing TDs by Henry Belin IV

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
It was the first conference meeting between the two teams, and the first meeting between the programs since 2006.

Sports

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz calls out towards officials during the first half of an NCAA...

Ahmad Hardy a full participant in Missouri practice, Drinkwitz says, nearly 6 months after shooting

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz did say Tuesday that Hardy had been a full participant in practice the previous day.

Sports

Missouri State squares off against Sam Houston in CUSA play Tuesday night

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 8:40 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Bears and the Sam Houston Bearkats square off in a matchup of CUSA opponents on Tuesday.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker reacts after missing a field goal attempt during the...

Seahawks rout the Chiefs as Harrison Butker misses 2 more kicks in a dismal all-around showing

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Chiefs coach Andy Reid took the blame for everything afterward, his usual response to such a lackluster performance, yet there was plenty to go around.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III runs the ball during the first half of an...

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has 150 receiving yards and a score in the Seahawks’ win over the Chiefs

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes struggled, throwing for 165 yards with an interception for the Chiefs (5-1).

Sports

Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA...

Mizzou drops in latest AP Top 25 college football poll

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Tigers dropped a spot in the new AP Top 25 college football poll.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center left, and Kenneth Walker III (9)...

Seattle RB Chabonnet won’t return this weekend against the Chiefs

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 8:36 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The anticipated return of Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet won’t happen this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Friday Night Football: Check out scores and highlights from Week 9 games

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Regular-season action in Missouri ends this Week 9 of high school football.
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