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Is NFL pushing boundaries on international games? Australia trip could test limits of global growth

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The Los Angeles Rams landed in London just 30 hours before kickoff against the Jacksonville Jaguars in October. The Melbourne game is part of a multiyear commitment and represents a new frontier for the NFL’s aggressive international plan. The league has never staged a regular-season game so far from home, and Commissioner Roger Goodell has already said Asia will follow “shortly thereafter.”

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Olivier scores twice and Merzlikins has 1st shutout of season as Blue Jackets beat Devils 3-0

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Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Dante Fabbro also scored for Columbus after missing the last six games with a lower-body injury. Olivier’s first goal was a highlight-reel breakaway.

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Wizards Vanquished by New York Knicks

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The Wizards traveled to New York where they took on a savvy, veteran, professional team and got vanquished, 132-101. The home town crowd enjoyed the New York-sized victory, chanting “MVP” when Jalen Brunson shot free throws in the third quarter. Editor’s Note: The game was played in DC. Note back to the Editor: On TV, […]

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