Published 2 years ago

Miami Heat call on fans to press senators for gun laws

Summary by Ground News

The Heat organization, the Boston Celtics and the NBA family also mourn those who lost their lives in the senseless shooting that took place yesterday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The Celtics won Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference series 93-80, giving them a 3-2 series lead. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave an impassioned plea for gun reform hours after the shooting.

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USA Today

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CBS News

Miami Heat urge fans at playoff game to demand gun reform in wake of Texas school shooting

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The Hill

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Sportsnet

Heat ask fans to call senators to demand 'support for common-sense gun laws'

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2 years ago·Canada

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The Mercury news

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2 years ago·San Jose, United States

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