Mookie Betts Says Athletes Should Focus on Sports, Not Politics
Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts explains his decision to skip this year’s White House visit and questions why athletes are seen as political figures.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts explains his decision to skip this year’s White House visit and questions why athletes are seen as political figures.
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