Posts Tagged ‘Sports LGBT Allies’
Kobe Bryant understands why Jason Collins’ NBA return is monumental
For most of the world, Jason Collins’ remarkable return to the NBA marked a major point in history for the world of sports as Collins became the first openly gay…
Read MoreChris Kluwe blasts critics of Michael Sam and Richard Sherman
This week, former college football star Michael Sam planted himself firmly in the public spotlight when he announced that he’s gay and came out to his team last year. Since…
Read MoreChad Johnson politely asks men to stop sending him nudes
When it comes to sports stars, former NFL superstar Chad Johnson has shown himself to be pretty open-minded when it comes to the LGBT community, having repeatedly claimed in the…
Read MoreChris Kluwe claims Minnesota Vikings dropped him for being pro-gay
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe went from virtual unknown player to a widely praised human rights activist last year when he began speaking out for marriage equality and LGBT…
Read MoreMagic Johnson explains how he felt when his son came out as gay
All eyes and ears were on Magic Johnson and his family earlier this year when his son, E.J. Johnson, catapulted into the limelight with the news that he’s gay and…
Read MorePortland Trail Blazers become 1st NBA team to support gay marriage
It seems like the world of professional sports has come light years in progress over the past year as a number of sports stars have either come out of the…
Read MoreRobert Griffin III urges closeted gay NFL players to come out
All year long, the world has been keeping a keen eye on the world of sports as the nation continues its watershed push toward sexual and gender equality in every…
Read MoreOlympic gymnast Louis Smith says he’d date Will Smith, if he were gay
British gymnastics star, Louis Smith has become a rising celebrity thanks to his multiple silver and bronze wins at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. Besides his Olympic skills, Smith’s fame…
Read MoreVikings player Adrian Peterson says having a gay teammate wouldn’t bother him
Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson recently made headlines when he revealed that he doesn’t support marriage equality. Now the NFL star is back in the news as he claims that…
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