New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft indicated to reporters over the weekend that he would welcome a gay player to the team: "We’re about … [Read more...] about Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Would Welcome a Gay Player
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Esera Tuaolo and Brendon Ayanbadejo Discuss Gay Pro Athletes on ‘Face the Nation’: VIDEO
Gay former NFL player Esera Tuaolo and NFL free agent and LGBT ally Brendon Ayanbadejo joined Bob Schieffer on Face the Nation this morning to talk … [Read more...] about Esera Tuaolo and Brendon Ayanbadejo Discuss Gay Pro Athletes on ‘Face the Nation’: VIDEO
NFL Player Asante Samuel Wishes Gays Wouldn’t ‘Flaunt’ Their Sexuality: VIDEO
Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel told FOX Sports Radio that he doesn't understand why gays have to flaunt their sexuality when asked about … [Read more...] about NFL Player Asante Samuel Wishes Gays Wouldn’t ‘Flaunt’ Their Sexuality: VIDEO
Indianapolis Colts Players Support Gays in NFL, Jason Collins: VIDEO
The Indianapolis Star stepped into the locker room of the Colts to see how they felt about Jason Collins' coming out and what it would be like if … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Players Support Gays in NFL, Jason Collins: VIDEO
Is Minnesota Viking and LGBT Ally Chris Kluwe Being Pushed Out for a Punter with Fewer ‘Distractions’?
Steve mentioned this briefly yesterday. On Saturday, the Minnesota Vikings drafted UCLA punter Jeff Locke in the fifth round, a move that Chris Kluwe … [Read more...] about Is Minnesota Viking and LGBT Ally Chris Kluwe Being Pushed Out for a Punter with Fewer ‘Distractions’?
NFL to Reinforce Policies Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
After discussions with New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who last month expressed concern over reports that potentional recruits at the NFL … [Read more...] about NFL to Reinforce Policies Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
Outspoken Marriage Equality Ally Scott Fujita Retires from New Orleans Saints: PHOTOS
NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champ Scott Fujita, who has been speaking out since 2009 for marriage equality and has appeared in videos for Americans … [Read more...] about Outspoken Marriage Equality Ally Scott Fujita Retires from New Orleans Saints: PHOTOS
LSU Football Player Alfred Blue Apologizes for Saying Gays Can’t Play Because They’re Sissies
On Thursday, the Louisiana State University paper The Dailly Reveille published a story on gays in football and asked several of its players what they … [Read more...] about LSU Football Player Alfred Blue Apologizes for Saying Gays Can’t Play Because They’re Sissies
NFL Trains Security Team in Case a Gay Player Comes Out
The NFL is preparing in case a gay player comes out of the closet, USA Today reports: Should an NFL player or players come out, "Our league and … [Read more...] about NFL Trains Security Team in Case a Gay Player Comes Out
NY Jets Bret Lockett: I Don’t Have a Problem with Gay Players
New York Jets safety Bret Lockett spoke with reporter Mike Skiff at an APLA fundraiser last Saturday. Lockett spoke about his involvement with … [Read more...] about NY Jets Bret Lockett: I Don’t Have a Problem with Gay Players