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New Orleans based team "Fighting Cancer" wins flag football championship 

The New Orleans based flag football team, "Fighting Cancer" competed in the American Flag Football League Ultimate Final on July 18, 2018 and defeated ex-NFL players to win $1 million.

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche runs with the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche runs with the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Members of Fighting Cancer celebrate their victory after the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer beat Godspeed 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Members of Fighting Cancer celebrate their victory after the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer beat Godspeed 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette, center celebrates with teammates after they defeated Godspeed at the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette, center celebrates with teammates after they defeated Godspeed at the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche runs with the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche runs with the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Godspeed's James Ihedigbo pulls the flag of Fighting Cancer's Jason Brown during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Godspeed's James Ihedigbo pulls the flag of Fighting Cancer's Jason Brown during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette passes during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette passes during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche catches the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche catches the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette runs with the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette runs with the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette, right, looks to pass at the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette, right, looks to pass at the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Turhan Glover celebrates his touchdown during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Turhan Glover celebrates his touchdown during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette, right, looks to pass at the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Darrell Doucette, right, looks to pass at the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche receives the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche receives the ball during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche celebrates his touchdown with teammate Brandon McCray during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche celebrates his touchdown with teammate Brandon McCray during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche celebrates his touchdown with teammate Brandon McCray during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Charles Carmouche celebrates his touchdown with teammate Brandon McCray during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

Michael Wyke/AP Images; Aaron M. Sprecher/AP Images/New Orleans Saints
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Robert Myers, right, evades Godspeed's Jeremy Wariner and runs the ball down the field for a touchdown during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE AMERICAN FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE - Fighting Cancer's Robert Myers, right, evades Godspeed's Jeremy Wariner and runs the ball down the field for a touchdown during the American Flag Football League (AFFL) U.S. Open of Football Ultimate Championship, Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Houston. Fighting Cancer won 26-6. (Michael Wyke/AP Images for American Flag Football League)

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