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During national tragedies, we always look to sports, even when sports had nothing to do with the tragedy. This happened on Sept. 11. It has occurred during wars and natural disasters. And it's happening now.
It's not just New York Giant Victor Cruz and his shoes and his visit to see the family of 6-year-old Newtown, Conn., shooting victim Jack Pinto, or all the names scrawled on Tennessee Titan Chris Johnson's shoes, or the moments of silence around NFL stadiums and the decals on players' helmets.
It's also the beginning of a national conversation.
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