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Thanksgiving football and basketball games to watch

Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and the Dallas Cowboys headline the turkey day slate.

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Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Duke basketball headline a holiday slate packed with NFL playoff stakes and top college sports showdowns.Here are the biggest games to watch between plates on Thanksgiving.

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