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 athlete to play in one of North America’s four major sports. And although some are criticizing and downplaying Collins’ achievement, NBA legend Kobe Bryant is…
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 then, the former University of Missouri defensive end and NFL draft prospect has drawn praise from fans as well as some thinly-veiled criticism from some quarters…
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 past that his masculinity isn’t threatened by having gay or trans friends. However, Johnson found himself in quite the predicament with his gay fan base…
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 rights. Many seemed to embrace Kluwe for his pro-gay stance but appeared that his own team had quietly dismissed him for his activism when they…
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 in a relationship. The world went on to watch E.J. stand proudly in his sexuality and Magic and Cookie Johnson stand even prouder behind their…
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 closet or have come out in support of LGBT rights and marriage equality. And although the NBA came under fire earlier this week amid rumors…
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 aspect of society, from the law to entertainment and even the locker rooms. And though stigma and an anti-gay bias still looms over the world…
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 has also been growing thanks to his handsome face, hot body and dashing style. The red hot pommel horse star recently stripped down to a…
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 he would not have a problem playing with a gay teammate. In a recent interview with the Oklahoman, Peterson, who is the reigning NFL MVP,…
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