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SF Giants: First base coach Antoan Richardson is changing hearts and changing lives

LOS ANGELES — As more than a dozen Giants dropped down on one knee during the playing of the national anthem ahead of exhibition games this week, first base coach Antoan Richardson chose to carry out his own form of protest.

When the anthem began, Richardson dropped both knees to the grass, closed his eyes and bowed his head in prayer.

“I’m ultimately praying for a change of heart,” Richardson told this news organization. “I know we talk a lot about having uncomfortable conversations and what are . . .