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homophobia in sports

    • The Dodgers will finally honor gay baseballer Glenn Burke after mistreating him decades ago
      Life

      The Dodgers will finally honor gay baseballer Glenn Burke after mistreating him decades ago

      In 1978, the L.A. Dodgers traded Burke because its manager disapproved of him being gay. Now, 44 years later, they’re finally honoring his trailblazing athleticism.

      Friday, June 3, 2022
    • Pro hockey player  suspended for anti-gay language. Fans say his punishment isn’t enough.
      Life

      Pro hockey player suspended for anti-gay language. Fans say his punishment isn’t enough.

      Other players have gotten stiffer punishments for slurs. Why isn’t this player using an anti-gay slur being taken as seriously?

      Monday, April 11, 2022
    • 40 pro-basketball players have allegedly posted homophobic tweets
      Life

      40 pro-basketball players have allegedly posted homophobic tweets

      One tweet reads, “shut up gay boy.”

      Monday, March 7, 2022
    • UFC fighter Sean Strickland massively trolled after saying he’d hate his “weak” gay son
      News

      UFC fighter Sean Strickland massively trolled after saying he’d hate his “weak” gay son

      “Hate to break it to you, but you’ve already failed as a man,” one commenter responded.

      Thursday, December 30, 2021
    • An out soccer player’s team destroys opponents after one of them uses anti-gay slur
      Life

      An out soccer player’s team destroys opponents after one of them uses anti-gay slur

      Couper Gunn was emotional after an opponent told him to take off his “f**got armband.” His teammates didn’t let it slide, and they went on to “embarrass” the opposing team.

      Tuesday, September 28, 2021
    • Johnny Weir responds with class when former Trump lawyer whines he needs “Biblical masculinity”
      Politics

      Johnny Weir responds with class when former Trump lawyer whines he needs “Biblical masculinity”

      “Bring back the days when boys cared about growing up to be actual men,” Jenna Ellis sniped. He took the high road.

      Monday, August 9, 2021
    • The Olympics may have more LGBTQ representation than ever but it still has some major issues
      Life

      The Olympics may have more LGBTQ representation than ever but it still has some major issues

      There is historic representation at the Olympics, but some of the best LGBTQ athletes didn’t make the trip – and the ones that did have been misgendered, publicly maligned, and even outed while in Japan.

      Monday, August 2, 2021
    • Pro sports have struggled with inclusion. Carl Nassib’s coming out can change that and more.
      Commentary

      Pro sports have struggled with inclusion. Carl Nassib’s coming out can change that and more.

      Carl Nassib’s coming out shows how far we’ve come toward ending homophobia in the locker room, and how far we have to go in ending bigotry outside of it.

      Sunday, June 27, 2021
    • It matters that (almost) all of baseball is embracing Pride now. It changes the game.
      Life

      It matters that (almost) all of baseball is embracing Pride now. It changes the game.

      The activism happening in baseball, on the corporate and individual level, sends a clear message to everyone in sports: do something more than change your logos or send social media posts.

      Wednesday, June 9, 2021
    • Homophobic Australian rugby player allegedly gets millions in settlement from league
      News (World)

      Homophobic Australian rugby player allegedly gets millions in settlement from league

      Israel Folau says ‘hell awaits’ gay people. After facing accountability, he sued his ex-employer – now he gets an undisclosed sum of money and public apology.

      Sunday, December 8, 2019
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