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Olympic Gymnast Danell Leyva Reflects on Coming Out Earlier This Month: WATCH

October 30, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Olympic gymnast Danell Leyva talks about coming out in a new video for the Olympic Channel. Said Leyva: "I hope to one day live in a world where … [Read more...] about Olympic Gymnast Danell Leyva Reflects on Coming Out Earlier This Month: WATCH

Filed Under: Featured, towleroad Tagged With: bisexual, Celebrities, Danell Leyva, Gymnastics, I'm Gay, olympics, pansexual, Sports

Trump Endorsement Lands Golfing Icon Jack Nicklaus in Social Media Sand Trap

October 29, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Jack Nicklaus Trump endorsement

Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus posted an endorsement for fellow rich white golfer Donald Trump on social media Wednesday night, and began trending … [Read more...] about Trump Endorsement Lands Golfing Icon Jack Nicklaus in Social Media Sand Trap

Filed Under: 2020 Election Tagged With: 2020 Election, Donald Trump, Jack Nicklaus, POLITICS, Sports

L.A. Dodger Justin Turner Celebrates World Series Win Unmasked, Hugging Teammates After Being Pulled Mid-Game for Positive COVID Status: WATCH

October 28, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Justin Turner

L.A. Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was pulled from Game 6 of the World Series after testing positive for the coronavirus, but later returned to … [Read more...] about L.A. Dodger Justin Turner Celebrates World Series Win Unmasked, Hugging Teammates After Being Pulled Mid-Game for Positive COVID Status: WATCH

Filed Under: Covid-19 Tagged With: baseball, coronavirus, Covid-19, Justin Turner, Sports

Pro Soccer Star Junior Flemmings Suspended, Fined for Homophobic Slur That Prompted San Diego Team to Walk Off Field in Support of Gay Player

October 8, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Junior Flemmings, a player for the USL pro soccer team Phoenix Rising, has been suspended and fined for using a homophobic slur against San Diego … [Read more...] about Pro Soccer Star Junior Flemmings Suspended, Fined for Homophobic Slur That Prompted San Diego Team to Walk Off Field in Support of Gay Player

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Collin Martin, football, gay slurs, Junior Flemmings, soccer, Sports

U.S. Soccer Team ‘San Diego Loyal’ Walks Off Field, Forfeits Match in Protest After Gay Player Called Homophobic Slur By Opponent: WATCH

October 1, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

collin Martin homophobic slur

United Soccer League's San Diego Loyal walked off the field on Wednesday night after their player Collin Martin was called a homophobic slur by a … [Read more...] about U.S. Soccer Team ‘San Diego Loyal’ Walks Off Field, Forfeits Match in Protest After Gay Player Called Homophobic Slur By Opponent: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Collin Martin, football, Landon Donovan, Phoenix, San Diego Loyal, soccer, Sports

Fox Sports Broadcaster Resigns Over Gay Slur on Hot Mic

September 26, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Thom Brennaman

Longtime Fox Sports broadcaster Thom Brennaman resigned this week a month after being caught on a hot mic during a game calling an unspecified city … [Read more...] about Fox Sports Broadcaster Resigns Over Gay Slur on Hot Mic

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Cincinnati, gay slurs, hate speech, Ohio, Sports, Thom Brennaman

Andy Murray Backs Renaming Margaret Court Arena So That Players Can Concentrate on Tennis and Not Her Homophobic Remarks

September 17, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Margaret Court 50th

In a new interview with Pridelife, British tennis great Andy Murray says he backs the renaming of Melbourne's Margaret Court arena over the Australian … [Read more...] about Andy Murray Backs Renaming Margaret Court Arena So That Players Can Concentrate on Tennis and Not Her Homophobic Remarks

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Andy Murray, Australia, hate speech, Margaret Court, Sports, Tennis

Fans Boo ‘Moment of Unity’ at NFL Season Opener: WATCH

September 11, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

moment of unity nfl

Fans booed a "moment of unity" observed between the Houston Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night's season opener. While players … [Read more...] about Fans Boo ‘Moment of Unity’ at NFL Season Opener: WATCH

Filed Under: Covid-19, Entertainment, Featured Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Entertainment, Football (American), JJ Watt, NFL, Sports

NBA Star Chris Webber Battles Back Tears in Powerful Statement After NBA Players Strike in Protest of Racial Injustice: WATCH

August 27, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Fighting back tears, NBA All-Star player and TNT analyst Chris Webber offered a powerful statement after the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play in … [Read more...] about NBA Star Chris Webber Battles Back Tears in Powerful Statement After NBA Players Strike in Protest of Racial Injustice: WATCH

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Chris Webber, Jacob Blake, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, Sports

Champion Gymnast Luke Strong Comes Out: ‘I’m Attracted to Both Sexes’

July 28, 2020 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Five-time British champion gymnast Luke Strong came out as bisexual this week, telling the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast, "I’ve never hidden anything and … [Read more...] about Champion Gymnast Luke Strong Comes Out: ‘I’m Attracted to Both Sexes’

Filed Under: towleroad Tagged With: bisexual, coming out, England, Gymnastics, I'm Gay, Luke Strong, Sports, United Kingdom

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