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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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The matchup, which kicks off at 10 a.m. locally, will be the 1,400th in Navy history.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Both years are down from the 2008 debate between Mr. Biden and then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, when nearly 70 million people watched the matchup, which was more viewers than any presidential debate dating back to 1992.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
District play is in full swing and much like the Express-News Game of the Week – Steele versus East Central – this weekend’s other top matchups will determine some of the early contenders for playoff spots.
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The matchup, hosted by CBS News, will air live on CNN at 9 p.m. ET, alongside special coverage.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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Tom Layberger, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Both years are down from the 2008 debate between Mr. Biden and then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, when nearly 70 million people watched the matchup, which was more viewers than any presidential debate dating back to 1992.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
District play is in full swing and much like the Express-News Game of the Week – Steele versus East Central – this weekend’s other top matchups will determine some of the early contenders for playoff spots.
—David Hinojosa, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The matchup, hosted by CBS News, will air live on CNN at 9 p.m. ET, alongside special coverage.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.
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