Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood has reignited a conversation on homophobia in professional basketball after making fun of a YouTube clip … [Read more...] about Player’s YouTube Clip Reignites Debate on Homophobia in NBA
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New Jersey Net Richard Jefferson: ‘I’m Not Gay’
Reports that New Jersey Net Richard Jefferson dumped his fiance shortly before their wedding have revived rumors that Jefferson is gay, according to … [Read more...] about New Jersey Net Richard Jefferson: ‘I’m Not Gay’
ESPN Pulls Shaquille O’Neal ‘Fist Kiss’ Ad
ESPN's Media Relations Vice President Rob Tobias issued a statement this afternoon with regard to the Shaquille O'Neal "fist kiss" ad that I posted … [Read more...] about ESPN Pulls Shaquille O’Neal ‘Fist Kiss’ Ad
ESPN Produces NBA Shaq Ad with Homophobic Undertones
ESPN has produced a commercial for NBA on ESPN that, while not overtly bashing gays, contains undertones that can be construed as homophobic. The ad … [Read more...] about ESPN Produces NBA Shaq Ad with Homophobic Undertones
LeBron James: GQ Cavalier
A team of GQ editors went to Cleveland to play basketball with the 24-year-old. Later they found themselves at a gay club, and realized that some LGBT … [Read more...] about LeBron James: GQ Cavalier
New York Knick Eddy Curry Hit with Gay Sex Harassment Lawsuit
Via The New York Post: "Knick center Eddy Curry was slapped with a shocking sexual-harassment suit yesterday by his former driver, who claims the … [Read more...] about New York Knick Eddy Curry Hit with Gay Sex Harassment Lawsuit
Utah Jazz Player Kyle Korver Reveals Reason for Wrist Injury
Prettyboy Kyle Korver, a forward for the Utah Jazz, has been sidelined with a strained wrist. The Zone Sportsradio 1280 discovered that the injury may … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz Player Kyle Korver Reveals Reason for Wrist Injury
Nike Defends Basketball Ads, Pulls Some
Nike is pulling "specific executions" from its Hyperdunk campaign after concerns were raised last week that the ads were homophobic. Nike statement … [Read more...] about Nike Defends Basketball Ads, Pulls Some
That Ain’t Right, Nike
More homophobic advertising, this time from Nike. This one has been seen on phone booths in Harlem. The ads were created by Wieden + Kennedy studio. … [Read more...] about That Ain’t Right, Nike
Shaquille O’Neal Wants Kobe to Tell Him How His Ass Tastes
Phoenix Sun center Shaquille O'Neal took the stage at a NYC nightclub Sunday night to perform a freestyle rap targeting Kobe Bryant after Kobe lost … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal Wants Kobe to Tell Him How His Ass Tastes