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NBA fines Brooklyn Nets player Cam Thomas $40,000 for homophobia during TV interview
He’s just the latest NBA player to be fined for uttering this queerphobic hip-hop phrase.
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RuPaul says Kobe Bryant was the “least expected” fan of “Drag Race”
One of the greatest basketball players in history, Kobe Bryant found time for RuPaul’s Drag Race with his wife. “I was surprised by that. That surprised me,” RuPaul said.
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How Kobe Bryant’s death inspired a campaign against homophobia in soccer
The number 24 is taboo in Brazilian soccer because it’s associated with gay men. Now there’s a campaign to change that.
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White House, Bill Clinton, pro athletes hail Jason Collins on coming out
WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday joined the chorus of praise by commending NBA veteran Jason Collins for becoming the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.
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Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah fined $50,000 for shouting homophobic slur
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah on Monday was fined $50,000 by the NBA for shouting a gay slur at a fan on Sunday night.
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Kobe Bryant headlines Lakers’ diversity PSA one week after ‘faggot’ outburst
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers have created a new public service announcement video promoting diversity. The video comes just one week after Bryant lashed out at a referee during a nationally televised game, calling him a “fucking faggot.”
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Lakers’ Kobe Bryant apologizes for gay slur, says he will appeal NBA fine
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant issued an apology on Wednesday after being fined $100,000 by the National Basketball Association for calling a referee a gay slur. But not everyone thinks Bryant’s apology is enough, and now the NBA star said he will appeal the fine.
