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Rockies say fan shouted 'Dinger' instead of racial slur - Sports Illustrated
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Rockies say fan was shouting 'Dinger,' not racial slur
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Rockies say fan shouted 'Dinger' instead of racial slur - Sports Illustrated
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Fan was calling for Dinger, not using racial slur, Rockies say
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Colorado Rockies now say fan was calling for Dinger, not using racial slur
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Fan was calling for Dinger, not using racial slur, Rockies say
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Media lead charge to smear Rockies fan they falsely accused of using racial slur toward Marlins outfielder