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NBA: Kyrie is back, Ben Simmons is back, and the kids keep cooking
Kyrie Irving scored 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting in 22 minutes during the Mavericks' 132-115 preseason win over the Rockets in Macao on Sunday. [HoopsHype](https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2026/10/11/irving-finished-17-points-on-6-of-13-shooting-in-22/92204391007/)
The game was his first since he tore the ACL in his left knee on March 3, 2025. [HoopsHype](https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2026/10/11/irving-finished-17-points-on-6-of-13-shooting-in-22/92204391007/)
A Grade 2 calf strain in December had interrupted his rehabilitation. [HoopsHype](https://www.hoopshype.com/story/sports/nba/rumors/2026/10/11/irving-finished-17-points-on-6-of-13-shooting-in-22/92204391007/)
Cooper Flagg set Irving up for a reverse layup on the game's opening possession. [news-usa.today](https://news-usa.today/kyrie-irving-scores-17-in-mavericks-preseason-win-over-rockets/)
The two teams split their two-game preseason set in China. [Rockets Wire](https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2026/10/11/cerebral-marcus-smart-impresses-in-preseason-debut-with-rockets/92210024007/)
Marcus Smart made his Rockets debut with a game-high 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 24 minutes. [Rockets Wire](https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2026/10/11/cerebral-marcus-smart-impresses-in-preseason-debut-with-rockets/92210024007/)
Houston rested Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet, and Steven Adams. [Rockets Wire](https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2026/10/11/cerebral-marcus-smart-impresses-in-preseason-debut-with-rockets/92210024007/)
Ben Simmons started for the Kings in a 111-106 loss to the Warriors, his first game action in 546 days. [basketball.com.au](https://www.basketball.com.au/news/nba-preseason-2026-27-australians-fixtures-aussie-v-aussie)
Simmons finished with nine points and seven rebounds. [basketball.com.au](https://www.basketball.com.au/news/nba-preseason-2026-27-australians-fixtures-aussie-v-aussie)
Boston's 144 points in Saturday's rout of the Sixers set a Celtics preseason record. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?cardId=1:49:804789)
The Celtics scored 40 points off Philadelphia turnovers. [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-celtics-sixers-preseason-highlights-score-analysis/806909/?cardId=1:49:804789)
Saturday's other finals: the Raptors beat the Clippers 114-106 in Vancouver. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
The Hawks beat the Pacers 119-117. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
Dyson Daniels led Atlanta with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. [basketball.com.au](https://www.basketball.com.au/news/nba-preseason-2026-27-australians-fixtures-aussie-v-aussie)
The Wizards beat the Pistons 114-108 in overtime. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
The Timberwolves beat the Heat 125-124. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
The Suns beat the Spurs 102-98. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
Tonight's preseason slate continues with the Magic at the Cavaliers on ESPN. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
The Bucks visit the Hornets as well. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
The Bulls visit the Nuggets at 9 ET on ESPN. [sportsbrackets.net](https://sportsbrackets.net/2026/10/05/2026-27-nba-scores/)
October basketball does not count, but do not try telling Kyrie Irving that.
Source: HoopsHype, news-usa.today, Rockets Wire, basketball.com.au, NBC Sports Boston, sportsbrackets.net.
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MLB: The ace duel of the autumn is about to begin
First pitch of NLCS Game 1 is at 8 ET on Fox from American Family Field in Milwaukee. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/11/what-channel-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-pacific-time/92210049007/)
Tarik Skubal starts for the Dodgers against Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/11/dodgers-vs-brewers-watch-score-highlights-channel-nlcs-game-1--live/92204173007/)
Skubal went 12-7 with a 2.72 ERA and 186 strikeouts this season. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/11/dodgers-vs-brewers-watch-score-highlights-channel-nlcs-game-1--live/92204173007/)
He is the two-time defending American League Cy Young winner. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/11/what-channel-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-pacific-time/92210049007/)
The Dodgers acquired him at the trade deadline. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2026/10/11/what-channel-dodgers-brewers-nlcs-pacific-time/92210049007/)
Misiorowski went 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts, and a 0.80 WHIP. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/11/dodgers-vs-brewers-watch-score-highlights-channel-nlcs-game-1--live/92204173007/)
He is the likely National League Cy Young winner. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/11/dodgers-vs-brewers-watch-score-highlights-channel-nlcs-game-1--live/92204173007/)
Milwaukee won a Major League-best 103 games and holds home-field advantage. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/11/dodgers-vs-brewers-watch-score-highlights-channel-nlcs-game-1--live/92204173007/)
The Dodgers swept the Brewers in last season's NLCS. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/10/10/brewers-vs-dodgers-game-1-nlcs-schedule/92195143007/)
The Dodgers are chasing a third straight World Series title. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2026/10/10/brewers-vs-dodgers-game-1-nlcs-schedule/92195143007/)
The winner of the seven-game series advances to the World Series. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/playoffs/2026/10/11/dodgers-vs-brewers-watch-score-highlights-channel-nlcs-game-1--live/92204173007/)
The American League Championship Series begins Monday at 5 ET at Tropicana Field with the Rays hosting the Guardians. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=5331293578278299012)
Two aces, one October. Milwaukee waited 103 wins for a rematch like this.
Source: USA Today, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sportradar.
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NFL: Sunday emptied the tank, and the nightcap belongs to the backups
The Packers routed the Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
Jordan Love completed 25 of 31 passes for 367 yards and two touchdowns. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
Christian Watson caught six passes for 143 yards and both touchdowns. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
His scores covered 42 and 53 yards. [Packers Wire](https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/breaking-down-packers-31-7-win-over-bears-what-went-right-wrong/92210219007/)
Matthew Golden added six catches for 123 yards. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
MarShawn Lloyd rushed for two touchdowns, the Packers' first rushing scores of the season. [Packers.com](https://www.packers.com/news/in-game-updates-week-5-bears-2026)
Green Bay forced five Chicago turnovers and turned them into 15 points. [Packers Wire](https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/breaking-down-packers-31-7-win-over-bears-what-went-right-wrong/92210219007/)
Xavier McKinney intercepted Tyson Bagent twice. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
Bagent was pulled in the fourth quarter for Case Keenum. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Bears turned the ball over on four straight possessions during one second-half stretch. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jordan-love-airs-it-out-packers-rout-rival-bears--flm-2026-10-11/)
Green Bay scored the game's final 17 points. [Packers Wire](https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2026/10/11/breaking-down-packers-31-7-win-over-bears-what-went-right-wrong/92210219007/)
Both teams are 3-2. [Packers.com](https://www.packers.com/news/in-game-updates-week-5-bears-2026)
The Vikings stayed perfect at 5-0, beating the Saints 23-13 in New Orleans. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=4698587859661444727)
Kyler Murray threw a touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/)
Aaron Jones rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/)
Minnesota's defense held New Orleans to 142 yards. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/)
T.J. Hockenson left the game with a concussion. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/)
Will Reichard made his 34th consecutive field goal, a 55-yarder. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/vikings-remain-undefeated-defense-dominates-saints--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Bengals beat the Dolphins 31-24 in Miami. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-burrow-throws-4-tds-bengals-hold-off-dolphins--flm-2026-10-11/)
Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-burrow-throws-4-tds-bengals-hold-off-dolphins--flm-2026-10-11/)
Ja'Marr Chase caught six passes for 77 yards, including an acrobatic touchdown. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-burrow-throws-4-tds-bengals-hold-off-dolphins--flm-2026-10-11/)
Chase played after spending the week in concussion protocol. [Cincinnati Enquirer](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/10/11/bengals-dolphins-live-score-updates-nfl-week-5--live/92203242007/)
Jordan Battle intercepted Malik Willis twice. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-burrow-throws-4-tds-bengals-hold-off-dolphins--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Dolphins fell to 0-5, their first such start since 2019. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-burrow-throws-4-tds-bengals-hold-off-dolphins--flm-2026-10-11/)
Willis fumbled on Miami's final drive. [Palm Beach Post](https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/10/11/dolphins-bengals-score-updates-week-5--live/92153130007/)
Evan McPherson set a Bengals record with his 22nd consecutive made field goal. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/joe-burrow-throws-4-tds-bengals-hold-off-dolphins--flm-2026-10-11/)
Cincinnati never trailed and heads into its bye week at 3-2. [Cincinnati Enquirer](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2026/10/11/bengals-dolphins-live-score-updates-nfl-week-5--live/92203242007/)
The 49ers edged the Seahawks 32-29 in Seattle. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=1798477776833878236)
San Francisco outscored Seattle 11-3 in the fourth quarter. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=1798477776833878236)
The Broncos beat the Chargers 23-17 in Los Angeles. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=2039571175063383882)
Denver scored 13 unanswered fourth-quarter points after trailing 17-10. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=2039571175063383882)
The Lions beat the Cardinals 45-21 in Arizona. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=3356820890586858304)
Detroit scored 24 second-quarter points after falling behind 7-0. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=3356820890586858304)
The Jets beat the Browns 17-12 at MetLife Stadium. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jets-beat-sloppy-browns-snap-3-game-skid--flm-2026-10-11/)
Braelon Allen rushed for 116 yards and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 22-yard run with 3:01 left. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jets-beat-sloppy-browns-snap-3-game-skid--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Jets took over at the Browns' 23 after punter Corey Bojorquez fumbled a snap. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jets-beat-sloppy-browns-snap-3-game-skid--flm-2026-10-11/)
Will McDonald IV strip-sacked Deshaun Watson on fourth down inside the final minute. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jets-beat-sloppy-browns-snap-3-game-skid--flm-2026-10-11/)
Rookie David Bailey had three of New York's eight sacks. [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/jets-takeaways-report-card-from-nfl-week-5-win-over-browns/)
Watson fumbled four times, losing one. [NBC Sports](https://www.nbcsports.com/fantasy/football/player-news/2026-10-11/watson-regresses-for-8-sacks-4-7-ypa-4-fumbles)
The Jets are 2-3 and the Browns are 3-2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/jets-beat-sloppy-browns-snap-3-game-skid--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Texans beat the Titans 26-3 in Nashville. [Sportradar](https://sportradar.com/?q=3000022540681514414)
It was Houston's first win of the season. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-game-score-updates-highlights-stats-nfl-week-5-texans--live/92064554007/)
Titans coach Robert Saleh said Cam Ward remains the starting quarterback. [Tennessean](https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2026/10/11/titans-game-score-updates-highlights-stats-nfl-week-5-texans--live/92064554007/)
Tonight, the Ravens visit the Falcons at 8:20 ET on NBC. [Falcons Wire](https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/falcons/2026/10/11/falcons-ravens-week-5/92201658007/)
Lamar Jackson is out with an ankle injury and Tyler Huntley starts. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/ravens-qb-lamar-jackson-ankle-ruled-out-vs-falcons--flm-2026-10-09/)
Atlanta is without Za'Darius Smith, who is out with a concussion. [Falcons Wire](https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/falcons/2026/10/11/falcons-ravens-week-5/92201658007/)
The Bills visit the Rams on Monday night. [Bills Wire](https://billswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2026/10/11/buffalo-bills-la-rams-final-injury-report-dh-moore-ed-oliver-nfl/92205145007/)
Buffalo is without Ed Oliver and Josh Palmer. [Bills Wire](https://billswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bills/2026/10/11/buffalo-bills-la-rams-final-injury-report-dh-moore-ed-oliver-nfl/92205145007/)
Nine games in the books, a nightcap still to come, and not one dull finish among them.
Source: Reuters, Packers.com, Packers Wire, Sportradar, Vikings.com, Bengals.com, Cincinnati Enquirer, Palm Beach Post, New York Post, NBC Sports, Jets Wire, Tennessean, Falcons Wire, Bills Wire.
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NCAAF: Georgia is back on top of the polls, and the SEC ate itself again
The new AP Top 25 is out, and Georgia is ranked first. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
The Bulldogs earned 66 first-place votes. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/11/college-rankings-football-top-25-ap-coaches-poll-week-6/92172438007/)
It is their first time atop the poll since September 8, 2024. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Notre Dame is second, Miami is third, Ohio State is fourth, and Indiana is fifth. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Sixth-ranked Alabama stayed put despite Saturday's loss. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Seventh-ranked Texas fell six spots after the 27-24 loss to Oklahoma. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Eighth-ranked BYU, ninth-ranked Ole Miss, and tenth-ranked Texas Tech round out the top 10. [USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2026/10/11/college-rankings-football-top-25-ap-coaches-poll-week-6/92172438007/)
Fifteenth-ranked Kentucky jumped 11 spots after the overtime win over LSU. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
It was the biggest leap of any team this week. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Twenty-second-ranked LSU dropped 12 spots. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Twelfth-ranked UCLA moved up nine spots after beating Oregon. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Oregon fell out of the poll for the first time since 2022. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Twenty-first-ranked Wake Forest and twenty-fifth-ranked Northwestern are new to the rankings. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
It is Wake Forest's first ranking since 2022 and Northwestern's first since 2020. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Florida fell out after a 38-19 home loss to South Carolina. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
Pitt fell out after the home loss to North Carolina. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/georgia-back-atop-ap-poll-first-time-since-2024--flm-2026-10-11/)
The coaches poll has Georgia first, Notre Dame second, Miami third, Indiana fourth, and Ohio State fifth. [Clarion Ledger](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2026/10/11/mississippi-state-rankings-college-football-poll/92204648007/)
Next Saturday, Mississippi State visits twenty-second-ranked LSU at 12 ET on ESPN. [Clarion Ledger](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2026/10/11/mississippi-state-rankings-college-football-poll/92204648007/)
Georgia waited two years for the top spot. The rest of the SEC just keeps handing it reasons.
Source: Reuters, USA Today, Clarion Ledger.
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CBB: Michigan's title defense opened with an 87-62 exhibition rout
Defending national champion Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 87-62 in a preseason exhibition on Sunday. [247Sports](https://247sports.com/college/michigan/longformarticle/mike-boynton-jr-shares-his-takeaways-from-michigans-exhibition-win-over-emu-291180149/)
The game was Mike Boynton Jr.'s debut as Michigan's head coach. [Maize n Brew](https://www.maizenbrew.com/michigan-mens-basketball/124946/michigan-wolverines-basketball-preseason-exhibition-eastern-michigan-recap-score-highlights-trey-mckenney-elliot-cadeau-jp-estrella-moustapha-thiam-mike-boynton)
Trey McKenney scored a team-high 21 points on 8-of-13 shooting. [247Sports](https://247sports.com/college/michigan/longformarticle/mike-boynton-jr-shares-his-takeaways-from-michigans-exhibition-win-over-emu-291180149/)
Freshman Quinn Costello added 16 points and five rebounds. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/michigan/basketball/3-things-that-stood-out-from-michigan-basketball-exhibition-win-vs-eastern-michigan)
Costello made four of his eight three-point attempts. [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/college/michigan/basketball/3-things-that-stood-out-from-michigan-basketball-exhibition-win-vs-eastern-michigan)
Elliot Cadeau had 10 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. [Detroit Free Press](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2026/10/11/michigan-wolverines-basketball-exhibition-eastern-michigan-eagles/92205877007/)
J.P. Estrella scored 14 points and Moustapha Thiam scored 11. [247Sports](https://247sports.com/college/michigan/longformarticle/mike-boynton-jr-shares-his-takeaways-from-michigans-exhibition-win-over-emu-291180149/)
Six Wolverines scored in double figures. [247Sports](https://247sports.com/college/michigan/longformarticle/mike-boynton-jr-shares-his-takeaways-from-michigans-exhibition-win-over-emu-291180149/)
Michigan opens the regular season on November 2 against Oakland on the Big Ten Network. [Sportsnaut](https://sportsnaut.com/college-basketball/michigan-basketball-beats-eastern-in-exhibition-game)
Next Sunday, North Carolina visits Indiana in Indianapolis for an exhibition. [Tar Heels Wire](https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/tarheels/mens-basketball/2026/10/10/unc-basketball-social-media-reacts-2026-preseason-opener-michael-malone-usc-trojans-october-9/92182369007/)
The banner is already hanging, and the new coach's team already looks the part.
Source: 247Sports, Maize n Brew, Sports Illustrated, Detroit Free Press, Sportsnaut, Tar Heels Wire.
That's the Evening Edition. Five sports, zero filler. See you tomorrow morning.
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