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- ↑ Levin, Anthony (March 3, 2023). "Gotham Knights Advance To Playoffs, Croatia Bulldogs Best Team Blitz In Tiebreaks".
- ↑ Rodgers, Jack (August 6, 2023). "Naroditsky Runs Riot In Bullet Brawl".
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