Basketball

Watch: Grant Hill and Jared Dudley’s Anti-Bullying GLSEN PSA

Andy Towle May 16, 2011

In April, I mentioned that Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill and Jared Dudley shot a PSA for GLSEN and the Ad Council's 'Think … [Read more...] about Watch: Grant Hill and Jared Dudley’s Anti-Bullying GLSEN PSA

Steve Pep May 15, 2011

The New York Times has published a terrific piece on long-time National Basketball Association executive and Phoenix Suns President & Chief … [Read more...] about Long-time NBA Executive Comes Out

Andy Towle April 26, 2011

TOO-ISM: On various types of discrimination from within the gay community. MARRIAGE NEWS WATCH: Matt Baume with his latest news round-up. QUEER UTAH: … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #878

Andy Towle April 20, 2011

Kobe Bryant and several members of the Los Angeles Lakers have released a PSA in the wake of Bryant's anti-gay slur.Say the players in the PSA: … [Read more...] about Watch: Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers Release PSA Calling for ‘Understanding, Compassion, and Acceptance’

Andy Towle April 18, 2011

Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill and Jared Dudley shot a PSA for GLSEN and the Ad Council's 'Think Before You Speak' campaign last … [Read more...] about Watch: NBA Players Grant Hill and Jared Dudley Shoot PSA Against Anti-LGBT Language

Steve Pep April 16, 2011

You may recall that NBA Commissioner David Stern issued this firm statement on Wednesday following Kobe Bryant's now infamous use of an anti-gay … [Read more...] about David Stern: Openly Gay NBA Player Inevitable

Andy Towle April 14, 2011

Former NBA player John Amaechi, who came out in 2007 after he retired, talks to USA Today about Kobe Bryant's recent slur, as well as his … [Read more...] about Former NBA Player John Amaechi on Kobe Bryant’s Anti-Gay Slur: ‘Saying You Didn’t Mean it is Not the Answer’

Andy Towle April 13, 2011

NBA Commissioner David Stern issued the following statement this afternoon: “Kobe Bryant’s comment during last night’s game was offensive and … [Read more...] about NBA Commissioner Fines Kobe Bryant $100,000 for Anti-Gay Slur

Andy Towle April 13, 2011

The L.A. Lakers spoke with GLAAD this morning and released a statement from Kobe Bryant regarding the anti-gay slur captured on camera during his game … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant Statement on ‘Fag’ Slur: ‘I Didn’t Mean to Offend Anyone’