LZ Granderson, a columnist for ESPN.com, says he was confronted by a group of men in New Orleans last week during NBA All-Star Weekend who taunted him … [Read more...] about ESPN columnist Shoved, Taunted with Gay Slurs at NBA Weekend
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Kentuckians Outraged Over Basketball ‘Kiss’ Photo
A photo the Louisville Courier-Journal published following a match-up between the U of Louisville Cardinals and the U of Kentucky Wildcats caused such … [Read more...] about Kentuckians Outraged Over Basketball ‘Kiss’ Photo
Who Wore Short Shorts? Kobe Bryant and the Lakers
As an honor to hall-of-famer Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers wore vintage uniforms in the first half of their game against the Celtics on Sunday … [Read more...] about Who Wore Short Shorts? Kobe Bryant and the Lakers
News: Martian Moons, Brad Pitt, Fire, Mitt-Flops, USS Kitty Hawk
Human Rights Campaign: did the gay rights group use underhanded tactics to skew polling over ENDA in order to show support for dropping transgender … [Read more...] about News: Martian Moons, Brad Pitt, Fire, Mitt-Flops, USS Kitty Hawk
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Apologizes for Brokeback Remarks
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said that a reprimand he received from the NBA regarding some post-game comments on Tuesday night was … [Read more...] about Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Apologizes for Brokeback Remarks
Former Big Ten Basketball Player Zach Puchtel Discusses Sexuality
Former Minnesota Gophers basketball player Zach Puchtel (above, center) interrupted a fashion show last May and told an audience of 3,000 people that … [Read more...] about Former Big Ten Basketball Player Zach Puchtel Discusses Sexuality
Tim Hardaway Turnaround: Becoming an LGBT Youth Advocate
In the months since Tim Hardaway reacted to John Amaechi's coming out by declaring "I hate gay people," comments that reverberated through the media … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway Turnaround: Becoming an LGBT Youth Advocate
News: John Amaechi, Outgames, Billy Packer, Flash Mob
Sports announcer Billy Packer responds to questions about his comment to Charlie Rose that the sportscaster always "fags out" on him. Rose: "I said he … [Read more...] about News: John Amaechi, Outgames, Billy Packer, Flash Mob
CBA Coach Micheal Ray Richardson Let Go for “Faggot” Comment
Former NBA player Micheal "Sugar" Ray Richardson, the coach of the Albany Patroons (in the Contintental Basketball Association), has been let go … [Read more...] about CBA Coach Micheal Ray Richardson Let Go for “Faggot” Comment
Announcer Billy Packer Called on “Fag Out” Comment
In an interview with Charlie Rose on Friday, CBS college basketball announcer Billy Packer casually used the term "fag out" while joking about Rose … [Read more...] about Announcer Billy Packer Called on “Fag Out” Comment