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2020 American athlete strikes

In 2020, some American athletes have decided to go on strike to try and make things better for themselves and other people in the sports world. The athletes, including many football and basketball players, are not playing in their games so they can make a point that they want changes to be made. The changes they are hoping for include better pay, better health care, better protection for their bodies, and more benefits for the people who take care of them, like coaches, doctors and trainers. The athletes hope that these changes will help make sport more fair and enjoyable for everyone.