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      "name": "Winnipeg Blue Bombers",
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      "league": "nfl"
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      "name": "Tampa Bay Buccaneers",
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      "league": "nfl"
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      "name": "Houston Astros",
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      "name": "Miami Marlins",
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      "name": "Milwaukee Brewers",
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      "name": "Minnesota Twins",
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      "name": "New York Mets",
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      "name": "San Diego Padres",
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      "name": "Washington Nationals",
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      "name": "Milwaukee Bucks",
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      "name": "Minnesota Timberwolves",
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      "name": "Oklahoma City Thunder",
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      "name": "Orlando Magic",
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      "league": "nba"
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      "name": "Phoenix Suns",
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      "name": "Portland Trail Blazers",
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      "name": "Sacramento Kings",
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      "name": "San Antonio Spurs",
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      "name": "Carolina Hurricanes",
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      "name": "Chicago Blackhawks",
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      "name": "Colorado Avalanche",
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