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Opening round of the National Finals Rodeo

The National Finals Rodeo kicked off at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Thursday night for the first of 10 rounds to dertermine champions in bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc, tie-down, barrel racing, bull riding and all-around.

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