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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.
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New York Rangers’ Sean Avery speaks out in support of marriage equality
New York Rangers forward Sean Avery has recorded a video in support of marriage equality, becoming one of only a few active athletes in American team sports to voice support for LGBT rights.
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Prop 8 supporter Vidmar resigns as Olympic liaison over anti-gay position
Peter Vidmar, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics and devout Mormon, stepped down Friday as the chief of mission for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in the wake of growing criticism of his public opposition to gay marriage.
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Braves pitching coach receives 2 week suspension, fine over anti-gay remarks
Roger McDowell, the Atlanta Braves pitching coach who hurled homophobic remarks and threats at fans at a San Francisco ball game last weekend, was suspended Sunday for two weeks without pay, announced Major League Baseball.
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Braves coach on administrative leave over homophobic remarks aimed at fans
The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed pitching coach Roger McDowell on administrative leave while they investigate allegations that he made homophobic remarks, obscene gestures and threatened fans at baseball game in San Francisco last weekend.
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Atlanta Braves coach accused of hurling homophobic remarks at ball game
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell has been accused of targeting a group of male fans at a Giants game in San Francisco last weekend, allegedly asking them, “Are you a homo couple or a threesome?”
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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.
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Gay teen athletes reach out to change the world …and meet Ellen
Three kids. Three timezones. One mission. This is the banner that welcomes you to the new blog, Walk the Road. What draws Brad, Robert and Ben together is the fact that they all love sports, and they’re all gay…