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Retired UK rugby star Ben Cohen wants you to ‘stand up’ against homophobia
We need more Ben Cohen’s in this world. Whether we like it or not, athletes are influential and inspiring. What they do and say can and will have an impact on millions of people, both young and old.
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Steve Nash says the NBA is ready for an openly gay player
Phoenix Suns’ point guard Steve Nash — who recently voiced his support for marriage equality — said he thinks thinks the NBA is ready for an openly gay player.
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Phoenix Suns’ Steve Nash voices support for marriage equality
NBA superstar and Phoenix Suns’ point guard Steve Nash has voiced his support for marriage equality, appearing in a new video for the HRC’s “New Yorkers for Marriage Equality” campaign.
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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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Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah latest to hurl ‘faggot’ slur from the bench
Joakim Noah of the Chicago Bulls was caught on video Sunday night using what appears to be a familiar gay slur.
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ESPN radio announcer Jared Max reveals ‘gargantuan size secret’ — ‘I’m gay’
New York sports announcer Jared Max on Thursday announced to his radio audience that he is gay.
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Former Villanova basketball star Will Sheridan: ‘I’m gay’
Former Villanova basketball player Will Sheridan on Monday revealed publicly that he is gay.
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Rick Welts, President and CEO of NBA’s Phoenix Suns: ‘I am gay’
In a groundbreaking announcement for men’s professional team sports, Phoenix Suns president and chief executive Rick Welts, has come out, reported The New York Times on Sunday.
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Straight athletes work to combat bullying, homophobia in sports
In case you missed it, The New York Times on Friday ran an excellent profile of two straight athletes who have have gained notoriety for their efforts in combating anti-gay attitudes in the world of sports.
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Sports agent criticizes NHL player for supporting marriage equality
New York Rangers forward Sean Avery, who recorded a video in support of marriage equality, was criticized Monday by a Canadian sports management executive, who took to Twitter with a series of posts knocking gay marriage.