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Outsports Premieres #GLAADAwards video of San Francisco Giants Accepting Corporate Leader Award, Recognize GLAAD's Work in Sports World
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
9:00am

Outsports today premiered the video of Staci Slaughter, San Francisco Giants spokesperson, accepting the Corporate Leader Award at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco on Saturday. They further went on to recognize the important work GLAAD is doing to the lead the conversation for LGBT equality in the sports world.

05/23/11
GLAAD Reaching Out to Chicago Bulls, NBA, Following Anti-Gay Slur | 05/23/11

05/16/11
Some Amazing Progress Being Made in Sports | 05/16/11

05/13/11
NFL Player Nic Harris Takes a Stand in Support of Marriage Equality | 05/13/11

05/02/11
GLAAD to Meet With MLB to Discuss LGBT Inclusion, Positive Messages | 05/02/11

04/29/11
Braves Place McDowell on Leave, Pending Investigation | 04/29/11

04/27/11
GLAAD Reaching out to Atlanta Braves After Accusation | 04/27/11

UPDATE: Late Tuesday evening, Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell issued

04/27/11
New Film Highlights Transgender Tennis Player Renée Richards' Life | 04/27/11

04/20/11
Kobe and Lakers' Message to Fans | 04/20/11

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Palomar College defends decision on gay linebacker
01/31/13

Jamie Kuntz, an openly gay linebacker from North Dakota, wants to play college football. His attempt to find a school has created a stir on the Internet.

CA gay football player says he was denied tryout at Palomar College
01/31/13

A gay football player told 10News he won't apply to Palomar College after the school appeared to change its mind on offering him a chance to try out.

49ers' Culliver sorry for anti-gay comments
01/31/13

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver apologized Wednesday night for anti-gay remarks he made during a Super Bowl media day interview a day earlier.

49er on gay ex-teammate Kwame Harris: I see him 'no differently'
01/30/13

One day after details of a bizarre court case involving former San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Kwame Harris and an ex-boyfriend inadvertently outed the 2003 first-round pick, several current Niners who played with Harris said that knowing his sexuality probably wouldn't have made a difference in their locker room at the time.

Columbus will host Gay Softball World Series
01/30/13

The Gay Softball World Series held in Columbus in 2010 was a grand slam.

Ravens' LB Brendon Ayanbadejo Speaks Out for Equality
01/29/13

Brendan Ayanbadejo plans to tout his support for equality proudly this weekend during the Super Bowl. Writer Rod McCullom covers Ayanbadejo's continued support for LGBT equality for Ebony.com.

Case Begins Against Former 49er Accused of Attacking Ex-Boyfriend
01/29/13

Kwame Harris, a former football player for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, appeared in court on Monday following a bizarre brawl his ex-boyfriend alleges him of initiating.

Sports Illustrated Photo Captures 49ers Celebration at Gay Sports Bar
01/29/13

Millions of Sports Illustrated readers will get a look at a Bay Area 49er fan celebration they may not be familiar with. A photographer snapped a photo at "Hi Tops" in San Francisco's Castro District when the 49ers clinched a spot in the Super Bowl.

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