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HBO fends off Emmy challenge from surging Amazon

LOS ANGELES - In what may be its last hurrah as the network that defined quality television, HBO topped the 71st Emmy Awards on Sunday with nine wins in the major categories presented on the Fox telecast.

But streaming services continued their incursion on HBO's Emmy dominance as Amazon had a strong night with a total of eight wins at the ceremony - four for "Fleabag," including best comedy, and three for "The Amazing Mrs. Maisel."

HBO, The WarnerMedia-owned premium cable channel was propelled by Emmy victories for its fantasy drama "Game

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