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Good morning and happy Thursday, sports fans! We are in that rare time of year when all four major sports have meaningful games happening at the same time. Last night, we got a full slate of NBA action with Cooper Flagg making his debut with the Mavericks, and tonight Week 8 of the NFL kicks off with the Vikings visiting the Chargers. Plus, the World Series between the Blue Jays and Dodgers gets rolling tomorrow and Alex Ovechkin is just two goals from being the charter member of the NHL's 900-goal club. Cherish the next week while we're still in a sports fan's paradise.

Let's get right down to business.

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