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Bryce Elder, AJ Smith-Shawver options to start NLDS Game 3 for Braves
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It's been a lot of fun': Braves blogger calls Atlanta's World Series run surreal
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Atlanta Braves: Why it's Time to Get Rid of Tomahawk Chop
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Fans overwhelmingly support keeping Braves name : r/Braves
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Minor league Braves affiliate dropping longtime nickname
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MLB explains why Atlanta Braves can keep name, tomahawk chop
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Could the Braves rebrand and drop the chop? Experts say the route is long, but navigable
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World Series: Tomahawk chop is racist, but Braves, MLB support it - Sports Illustrated
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Kansas City Royals show some fight, battling back late before losing to Atlanta Braves, National Sports
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Atlanta Braves unlikely to consider name change; team will reportedly discuss use of 'tomahawk chop'