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Sports Reporter, Anchor, Storyteller @KING5Seattle

Seattle, WA
Joined March 2014
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Ken Walker’s new profile pic 😂😂😂 @Kenneth_Walker9
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Desmond Pulliam is a senior defensive lineman with autism spectrum disorder. Tonight, in Lockhart's rivalry game against Bastrop, he scored his first career touchdown. "Life is not all about football, but football is all about life." @LockhartISD | @LocLions | @KVUE
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Seahawks defensive end Shelby Harris has played in the league for 9 years. He said the atmosphere tonight at Lumen was the best and loudest he's ever experienced. @KING5Sports | #Seahawks
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Michael Penix, family in tears after he leads a game winning drive against Oregon, enters the UW locker room. He was already the Heisman frontrunner. This was his Heisman Moment.
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Pete Carroll's coaching philosophy was to value his players more than anything. I asked him today what he wants the NFL to do to accomplish that at a league level. His 1 minute, 40 second answer is worth a listen. "Why wouldn't we be creating superheroes for our young kids?"
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Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Yale: "How TF does ASU keep getting Number One in Innovation?!?" ASU:
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Kayleigh Williamson just became the first person with Down Syndrome to finish the Austin Marathon. I’ve followed her training for the past few months and will share her story with you next week on @KVUE .
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George Kirby was visibly frustrated postgame. He gave up the game-tying two-run homer on his 102nd pitch. "I wish I wasn't out there for the 7th to be honest." Says there will be a conversation soon | #SeaUsRise
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Almost forgot about this from yesterday. Corey Seager, the younger brother of former Mariner Kyle Seager, said Kyle is now a hay farmer back in North Carolina. He's also finding time to coach his son and go to dance recitals for his daughters.
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Dan Lanning coaches Oregon. Phil Knight finances Oregon. Kalen DeBoer owns Oregon. Huskies win the Pac-12 Championship and are headed to the College Football Playoff.
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Some of the top QB prospects aren't throwing at the Combine. Michael Penix Jr is. "I don't pass up on opportunities to compete." @KING5Sports
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4 years
Remember when Devin Duvernay was snubbed from the major postseason awards? His highlight reel tonight against Utah:
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Left it better than he found it. Rome Odunze said he wasn't going to take this moment for self-validation, but he knows he came close to achieving that goal. A UW legend, signing off one last time. #PurpleReign | @RomeOdunze
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"We have to commit to winning." Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh said the players in the clubhouse are most responsible for this season's disappointment. He also had strong words for the front office, and implored them to spend in free agency. Here are his comments on camera:
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JP Crawford and Ty France are "Team Cal." Sounds like none of the players had an issue with what he said. "He's earned the right to speak his mind."
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4 years
I spent two very smoky summers in Medford, Oregon. Nothing ever like this. My family in the area has been evacuated. My friends in local news are doing heroic work. Thinking of them.
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Six months into retirement, Sue Bird is living her best life. Sounds like Megan Rapinoe, however, is still adjusting. @S10Bird | @mPinoe
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Documenting DK 📸 Niko Carste shot his shot and is now DK Metcalf's personal photographer. In 10 years, he'll have enough footage to tell the story of DK's NFL career. @NikoCarste | @dkm14 | @KING5Sports
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WATCH: Devin Duvernay asked about his journey from a freshman who had flipped to Texas to where he is now. Sam Ehlinger and Herb Hand, unprovoked, both chime in. "Devin has been a guy that every coach dreams of." "... that he wasn't up for any postseason award. It's a joke."
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His Heisman candidacy was cooked. His health had been in question for months. His team was a double digit underdog. Michael Penix Jr. didn't waver. "As my boy Geno say, 'They tried to write us off. We ain't write back.'" @themikepenix | @GenoSmith3
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Marshawn Lynch just introduced former Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens as the "Hero of the Deep" at the Kraken game. It was everything you would hope for and more. "Happy Black History Month, young fella." @MoneyLynch
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Kraken guy
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Love this outlook from Jake Browning, who led UW to the CFP in 2016, but lost in the semis to Alabama. Don't be a bitter alumnus. #PurpleReign
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Jerry Dipoto says he operates with a 10-year plan to win 54% of the time. "We're actually doing the fanbase a favor in asking for their patience to win the World Series while we continue to build a sustainably good roster."
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October 8, 1995 ➡️ October 8, 2022 History repeats. @Mariners | @KING5Sports
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That’s Julio, Kelenic, Cal, Kirby, France and others in the house. The Kraken scored moments after they were flashed on the big screen. #SeaUsRise 🤝 #SeaKraken
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Basketball on turf beat the Texas trenches. Edefuan Ulofoshio addressed the physicality question, the West Coast team vs. Soon to be SEC team question postgame. "To discredit someone because of where they from is absolutely ridiculous." @Ulofoshio30
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There's a Carroll and a Belichick on staff. UW HC Jedd Fisch coached in the NFL for 14 years. I asked today if creating a pro culture on a college campus plays up. He gave 95 seconds of zingers. "NFL is a lot more important than NIL." "Some programs sell it. We can tell it."
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Texas didn't sack Michael Penix once. T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy combined for just two tackles. Roger Rosengarten and the rest of the O-line delivered. "We knew if we took it to them and played physical all game we would dominate."
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The Mariners are headed to New York City fitted in Run-DMC tracksuits and a message from Rev Run himself. “Keep reppin. Keep rockin. Keep rollin. Y’all are on fire.” Check it out from Julio’s IG:
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Julio Rodríguez is in the house. He’s wearing purple for UW-Oregon.
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2 years
I chuckled
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3 years
Texas OL Derek Kerstetter threw up the Horns as he was being carted off the field. Let's hope for a quick and full recovery #HookEm
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Dusty Baker said he told Scott Servais he didn’t want to use his office for tomorrow’s All Star Game. Servais insisted. Dusty said he won’t look in any drawers or snoop around for secrets.
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Jalen, Ja’Lynn and Jermaine. WRU.
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Scott Servais sighting at Seahawks Niners
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Rome Odunze said 12-0 is a great accomplishment. He also referenced the 72-9 Warriors and said nobody remembers a great regular season. @RomeOdunze | @KING5Sports
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Seahawks tight end and UW alumnus Will Dissly is here for the Apple Cup. He’s hanging with Blake Snell on the sidelines.
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Austin ➡️ Seattle Excited to share I’ve accepted a sports reporting job at @KING5Seattle , and will be moving back to the Pacific Northwest at the start of May. Thanks for being my community, @KVUE . Thanks for being home, Austin. These past 3 years were everything. Adelante 📈
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From sword To sad
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It wasn't pretty, but it was definitely heady. Seahawks win, all thanks to Air Jamal.
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Talked to the UW twins today. Jayvon and Armon Parker have been a package deal since birth, and they balled out side by side as D-linemen at a high school in Detroit. Neither were offered by hometown Michigan. Extra motivation for Monday. @GreatnessJay1 @parker_armon17
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The Seahawks were bossed around today by the Panthers. Bruce Irvin wasn't happy about it. "I got three kids at home so I'm not going to let another man put his hands on me... Until all 11 of us get that same mentality, it's going to be long for us." @KING5Sports
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Michael Penix, what do you remember about last year's game against Texas?
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4 years
*High school football assistant coach sees me walk up to practice* To his team: “You see that camera right there? That’s the devil.” Karens come in all shapes and sizes.
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2 years
Aaron Judge talking with reporters about his top moments of the week: “Watching some rookie sensations do their thing up close and personal.” He’s referring to Julio Rodríguez.
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Nelson Cruz and his charity partnered with the Mariners to donate 40 computers and a computer lab to three towns in the Dominican Republic. The center will host classes to teach plumbers and electricians. This guy gets it.
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Bruce Irvin and Bobby Wagner were teammates with the Seahawks for 5 years, playing side by side. Today, their sides were against each other. “BI, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. Really my brother forever. I always have your back. Much love, Bobby Wagner”
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Texas football is moments away from a team march through Austin to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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A Longhorn legacy that’s all about family. We remember Jake Ehlinger, tonight on KVUE at 10.
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Zion Tupuola-Fetui experienced the lowest lows and the highest highs, both on and off the field, while at Washington. His six-year career came to an end tonight. He too left it better than he found it.
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This is what Bralen Trice said before the game. Then went out and had 2 sacks, a TFL, a forced fumble and a recovered fumble. He talked the talk and walked the walk. #PurpleReign
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Michael Penix Jr. Happy to be in Houston. #PurpleReign
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Husky royalty spotted at tonight's UW basketball game. Kalen DeBoer and Chris Petersen. Bet they're talkin ball. 📽️: @areedk5sports
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Michael Penix Jr. heads to the locker room holding his stomach. Kalen DeBoer right by his side. Huskies season ends in heartbreak and hurt.
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Jarran Reed had strong words in the locker room postgame about the Seahawks performance. "I think everyone needs to go look at themselves and have a reality check with themselves and ask themselves are they playing with the passion and heart they need to play with."
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Magic Wand Mond. This was a special throw from A&M's Kellen Mond | @KVUE
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How sick is this
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Austin Mack is 17 years old. He graduated high school a year early and is now at the CFP. He's the future at quarterback for the Huskies and he's soaking it all in. #PurpleReign | @KING5Sports
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Michael Penix won MVP. Teammates showered him with a Heisman chant.
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Will Conroy Jr. is inheriting the throne 👑 The 12-year-old son of Huskies legend @CHILLCONROY has garnered a national following and looks poised to become Seattle's next hoops star. @KING5Sports | @UW_MBB
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MICHAEL TAFFEE WENT ODELL BECKHAM
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Sam Huard is a class act. 5-star QB from nearby Kennedy Catholic, who only started one game in two years with the Huskies. Today he entered the transfer portal, and took the time to meet with local reporters to explain his decision.
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After a two-year battle with cancer, Westlake O-line coach Doug Wilson passed away this morning. Wilson hadn’t missed a game since the diagnosis, was on the sidelines for the Chaps state championship win. “It’s an incredible tribute to how tough he was,” HC Todd Dodge told me.
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Marco and Cal on the sidelines for Seahawks-Raiders today. Pitchers and catchers report in 78 days, 8 hours and 57 minutes.
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Michael Penix was on a heater and never cooled down. His wide receivers were singing his praises postgame. "He showed why he's the best quarterback in the nation." #PurpleReign @KING5Seattle @KING5Sports
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The house always wins, but tonight Vegas was wrong. UW was a double digit underdog. They saw it, and used it as fuel. "Take your ten points and send it to the grave." @Ulofoshio30 | @KING5Sports
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I wasn't there to confirm but apparently a few reporters on the Seahawks beat were wearing Air Monarchs today. Pete beamed ear to ear. "Not only can you look great like you look now, you can go bowling in those, you can mow the front lawn." 😂😂😂 @KING5Sports
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Seattle, you’ve been special. But it’s time to live in the same city as @LindseyRagas . My contract at KING 5 is up next week, and I’m moving back to Phoenix. Stay perfect, PNW. Adelante 📈
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October 13, 2018: Peyton Henry misses a game-winning field goal at Autzen Stadium. November 12, 2022: Peyton Henry buries a game-winning field at Autzen Stadium. Redemption never tasted better for the @UW_Football kicker. @peytonhenry17 | #Huskies
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Before meeting with reporters, Cal Raleigh met with Scott Servais. He was the first one in his office this morning. Servais said their conversation was productive and said "part of being a leader is understanding where you're at and being able to control your emotions."
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He left it better than he found it. Zion Tupuola-Fetui's UW career has been a rollercoaster. He's ending it with a perfect regular season. @ztupufet | @KING5Sports
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"My wife called me and told me I was in my underwear on the internet." Ty France on the offseason Driveline content he thought was for research purposes. 🎥: @areedk5sports @ChrisEgan5
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Mariners top three hitters combined for seven hits today. Does this lineup feel deeper? Julio: "It doesn't feel. It is deeper."
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Jesse Winker was very conflicted when asked if he'd ride in a Blue Angel
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Shelby Harris has played in the NFL since 2014. He just finished his first winning season, and was all smiles in the locker room. "The one thing you can say about the Seahawks is they play hard." | @ShelbyHarris93
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These are now available at your local Seattle Fred Meyer. JuliO's.
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Scott Servais opened his presser by thanking the fans. "The excitement, the energy you brought every inning... We can't ask for anything more." @KING5Sports
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Former Westlake quarterback Nick Foles backed up Carson Wentz and won a Super Bowl. Former Westlake quarterback Sam Ehlinger is now Wentz's backup.
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The legal fight waged by the USWNT for equal pay started 6 years ago, but the groundwork was laid long before by the trailblazers of the 1990s. Megan Rapinoe of the @OLReign says the milestone moment was rooted in history. @KING5Sports
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Here’s Jalen McMillan’s pregame shirt ahead of the National Championship. A picture of his grandfather, Herle Gene McMillan, who passed away weeks before the 2022 season. #PurpleReign | @jalenmcmillan20
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Kelsey Plum. Legacy Dawg and Las Vegas local. In the building for UW-Oregon.
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A national champion just arrived in New Orleans. Mark Bruener sees similarities between this year's UW team and his legendary 1991 team. He's been to every game this season watching his sons Carson and Braydon. #PurpleReign | @KING5Sports
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Carlos Santana just hit a home run with a Double Bubble wrapper plastered on his helmet.
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Huskies hoist the trophy. Apple Cup winners for a second year in a row.
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If you missed what J.J Watt said about Andrew Luck's retirement, I highly recommend changing that. @KVUE
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Nothing to see here just Scott Servais talking to reporters, wearing a Good Vibes tank.
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An autograph for an autograph ✍️ Today at @Mariners camp, Chris Flexen didn’t just stop to sign baseballs. He made fans give him THEIR autograph before signing for them. Class act.
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“I first heard about Kayleigh’s story while watching it on the news.” Today, Austin City Council honored Kayleigh with a proclamation. February 20, 2022 is “Kayleigh Williamson Day,” the day she became the first person with Down Syndrome to finish the Austin Marathon.
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Some people thought it was a head scratching pick. Michael Penix Jr says it's the chance to pick the brain of a veteran quarterback. Here's how he views being in the same QB room as Kirk Cousins. @KING5Sports
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"Everybody kept talking about Russ, Russ, Russ, what about the Seattle Seahawks?" The Hawks locker room was fired up postgame. Their win over the Broncos was a shock to everyone, except them. @KING5Sports | #Seahawks
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48 miles in 48 hours. Don’t let your dreams be dreams.
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Only real ones remember the last time Patrick Mahomes wasn't the best player on the field
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Jose Caballero has established residency in Texas. Astros letting him live rent free.
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I’d never heard of a high school doing a media day. Then I moved to Texas where football is a spectacle and this is the norm.
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ASU beat St. John’s ~ St. John’s beat Marquette ~ Marquette beat Villanova ~ Villanova beat Florida State ~ Florida State beat Virginia Tech ~ Virginia Tech beat Duke Nothing but love for MY number one seed
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Three years ago, Niko Carste slid into DK Metcalf's DMs. He's now DK's personal photographer and the youngest live content correspondent in the NFL. The story on their unlikely friendship tonight on @KING5Sports | @NikoCarste
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Dream Team: Official. I’ll be anchoring with @JenniL_KVUE on the weekends on a permanent basis moving forward. Along with that, I’ll soon be transitioning away from daily sports coverage and into in-depth storytelling on sports, race, gender and culture. Enjoy the ride 📈
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Rome Odunze in the building
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