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Cleveland Indians owner speaks out on name change: 'The name is no longer acceptable in our world
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What made the Cleveland Indians finally change their name?
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Cleveland Indians Changes Name to Guardians
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Cleveland Indians will change name after 2021
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Cleveland baseball team's owner says name won't change in 2021
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Cleveland Indians' name change hailed by Native American groups
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He's why Cleveland came to be called the Indians. How should they honor him?
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Native American group reacts to Cleveland Indians name change
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Cleveland owner confirms team in process of changing 'Indians' name
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Commentary: With name change, Cleveland ensures ugly history is out
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History of the Cleveland Indians name change to Cleveland Guardians
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Saying Goodbye to Native American Mascots - Global Sport Matters
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Yes, the Cleveland Baseball Team Has a New Name
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Cleveland's baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians