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Cleveland Browns’ Scott Fujita: How family and friends shaped his views on marriage equality
In a stunning new essay, Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita, among a growing coalition of straight allies in the professional sports arena, shares the personal stories of family and friends, and why he supports marriage equality for gay couples.
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New York AG: NFL must investigate whether recruits were asked their sexual orientation
ALBANY, New York — New York state’s top legal official urged the NFL on Thursday to investigate whether potential players were improperly asked about their sexual orientation during the league’s annual skills exhibition for incoming college players, which he said would be illegal in New York.
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NCAA guide advises on developing LGBT-inclusive college athletics
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has released a guide to assist administrators, coaches and students develop a more inclusive environment for LGBT college athletes.
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Former MLB pitcher: Staying in the closet is the ‘best option’ for gay athletes
DENVER — Former Major League pitcher Mark Knudson says that gay professional athletes would serve their teams best by staying in the closet.
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NFL to investigate alleged questions about sexual orientation at scouting event
NEW YORK — The National Football League (NFL) said Wednesday it will investigate claims by a University of Colorado football player that he was asked about his sexual orientation by at least one NFL team during a scouting interview last week.
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Sounders’ Marc Burch opens up about his suspension for homophobic slur
TUKWILA, Wash. — Seattle Sounders defender Marc Burchsaid Tuesday the suspension he received for using a homophobic slur during a playoff game last season needed to be harsh and was deserved.
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Robbie Rogers: If you are on the sidelines, you’re not in the game
I really hope that Robbie Rogers reconsiders retirement and promptly returns to the field. I’ve got news for him, he will be gay for the rest of his life, but his athletic ability will be short-lived. If soccer really gave him such incredible joy, there is no reason he can’t discover himself while still on the team. Presumably, they will allow him to visit gay bars and join LGBT political organizations after practice is over, so I don’t really see the conflict…
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GLSEN: LGBT youth face harassment, discrimination in school athletics
LGBT students can greatly benefit from participation in school-based athletics, but many of these students experience harassment, assault and discrimination that negatively impact their participation in middle and high school physical education and sports teams, according to a research brief released Wednesday by GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network.
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Tim Tebow to speak at virulently anti-gay, anti-Semitic Dallas megachurch
It seems that lately Tim Tebow has been making more speaking appearances in church than he has quarterback appearances in NFL games. Tebow made headlines with his Easter address in Georgetown, Texas in April, and his talk at a Scottsdale, AZ church earlier this month. And now he’s got another gig at a megachurch in Dallas, only this one comes with a large helping of controversy.
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U.S. national team player, MLS star Robbie Rogers comes out, announces retirement
‘My secret is gone, I am a free man, I can move on and live my life as my creator intended’ — And with that statement, former Major League Soccer player Robbie Rogers announced Friday that he is gay, and — at the age of 25 — is retiring from the sport.