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U.S. basketball plays to score and win in Mexico
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What do the NBA, NFL and Major League Baseball have in common? The answer is that they are all betting on Mexico. The country has become increasingly attractive to major American sports leagues that see it as a lucrative market. That includes the NBA, which is working to expand its presence, increase its fanbase and build strong alliances in Mexico.
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