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Baseball Happenings: New York Mets
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They aren't just protests: The sports world, with acts of defiance, is forcing the public to stop and take notice - The Boston Globe
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Mets' Dominic Smith after kneeling during national anthem: 'The most difficult part is to see that people still don't care
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Dominic Smith inspires youth, gives back
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Dominic Smith: NY Mets demote player to AAA amid struggles
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Baseball Happenings: New York Mets
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Giants' Gabe Kapler gets backing from other MLB managers and NBA's Steve Kerr for protesting during national anthem
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These teams and athletes refused to play in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting
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Mets' Dominic Smith begins rehab stint with no clear ending
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Giants' Gabe Kapler gets backing from other MLB managers and NBA's Steve Kerr for protesting during national anthem
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NY Mets Dominic Smith talks experiences with racism in interview
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These teams and athletes refused to play in protest of the Jacob Blake shooting