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Purdy leads 49ers past Rams in NFL’s Australian debut
From yesterday's late edition: Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as San Francisco beat Los Angeles in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia. The Melbourne Cricket Ground drew 100,021 fans. San Francisco’s defense frustrated Matthew Stafford and stopped a fourth-down quarterback sneak near the goal line, helping secure a dominant victory.
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Why this made the edition
A completed rivalry game and the NFL’s first regular-season appearance in Australia merit retention under the authorized September 10 carryover exception. Previously published September 10; original publication timestamp remains 2026-09-11T03:53:42+00:00, September 10 in Los Angeles.
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