NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke with the New York Post about Jason Collins signing with the Brooklyn Nets and expressed regret that this moment … [Read more...] about NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: Gay Player Should Have Happened Long Ago, ‘Sports…Fell Behind’
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Michael Sam Zings Homophobic Lobbyist with Plan to Ban Gays from the NFL
Earlier this week, a little-known D.C. lobbyist made headlines after issuing a publicity stunt-ish press release saying he had support from five … [Read more...] about Michael Sam Zings Homophobic Lobbyist with Plan to Ban Gays from the NFL
Russian Homophobes Target ‘Open Games’ LGBT Sports Festival: VIDEO
UESE IN SOCHI - Meet Konstantin Yablotskiy, Russian LGBT Sports Federation_UESE.org @UESE1 from UESE on Vimeo. … [Read more...] about Russian Homophobes Target ‘Open Games’ LGBT Sports Festival: VIDEO
PGA Golfer Steve Elkington Tweets Homophobic Michael Sam Joke
Steve Elkington an Australian pro golfer who plays on the PGA tour, decided it would be fun to crack a Michael Sam joke on Twitter this … [Read more...] about PGA Golfer Steve Elkington Tweets Homophobic Michael Sam Joke
NBA to Sell Jason Collins Brooklyn Nets Jerseys, Calls Demand for Them ‘Unprecedented’
The NBA will soon do something uncommon for a player signed to a 10-day contract: sell that player's jersey. But there is … [Read more...] about NBA to Sell Jason Collins Brooklyn Nets Jerseys, Calls Demand for Them ‘Unprecedented’
NBC’s Networks Devoted 119 Minutes of Coverage to Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws During Sochi Games
HRC reports that over the course of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, "NBC has dedicated 1 hour, 59 minutes, 42 seconds across NBC, NBC Sports, … [Read more...] about NBC’s Networks Devoted 119 Minutes of Coverage to Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws During Sochi Games
Jason Collins Debuts for the Brooklyn Nets, Making History as the NBA’s First Openly Gay Player: VIDEO
Jason Collins Signs Contract With The Brooklyn Nets; Becomes First Openly Gay Player In The NBA
It's official. Jason Collins is the very first active, openly gay player not only in the NBA but also in any major US sport. The Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Jason Collins Signs Contract With The Brooklyn Nets; Becomes First Openly Gay Player In The NBA
Report: Brooklyn Nets To Sign Jason Collins
Last week, we reported that Jason Collins is being considered by the Brooklyn Nets. Today comes word that, according to ESPN, the team will choose … [Read more...] about Report: Brooklyn Nets To Sign Jason Collins
Report: Brooklyn Nets To Sign Jason Collins
Last week, we reported that Jason Collins is being considered by the Brooklyn Nets. Today comes word that, according to ESPN, the team will choose … [Read more...] about Report: Brooklyn Nets To Sign Jason Collins