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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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The Celtics ruled the 21-year-old wing out for its matchup with Indiana at TD Garden.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The Fighting Irish lead the all-time series 51–37–5 and have won six of the last seven matchups, including a 34-24 victory in South Bend this October.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
By then, the Hornets were down 17 to the Pistons (22-6) and already preparing to wave the white flag leading into Monday night’s matchup in Cleveland.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
The Heat entered Sunday night’s matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden with losses in six of its last seven games following a 14-7 start to the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The Fighting Irish lead the all-time series 51–37–5 and have won six of the last seven matchups, including a 34-24 victory in South Bend this October.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
By then, the Hornets were down 17 to the Pistons (22-6) and already preparing to wave the white flag leading into Monday night’s matchup in Cleveland.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Dec. 2025
The Heat entered Sunday night’s matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden with losses in six of its last seven games following a 14-7 start to the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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