R1 research status means a university is classified as a top research institution that conducts the highest level of research activity and receives substantial federal funding. This designation is awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Body checking in the NHL is allowed as a fundamental part of the game, but it must be delivered with the player's body and hip, not the elbow or shoulder, and only to an opponent who has possession of the puck or just released it. Illegal body checking includes checking from behind, checking to the head, and boarding.

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The NBA trade deadline is a set date each season when teams can trade players with each other, after which no more trades are allowed until the following season. For the 2024-2025 season, the deadline is February 6, 2025.

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A rebound in ice hockey is when a player gains possession of the puck after it bounces off the goalie, the boards, or another player. Rebounds are important scoring opportunities because the puck is loose and players can quickly take another shot.

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Guatemala's professional football is organized into two main divisions: the Liga Mayor (top tier) and Liga Nacional de Ascenso (second tier). The Liga Mayor is the highest level of professional football in the country.

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