January 21, 2014
by Agata Dera
Former Red Skins tight end Jerry Smith profiled on NFL Network's Football Life
NFL Network will air its new documentary Jerry Smith: A Football Life, on Tuesday, January 21 at 9:00 PM ET.
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January 9, 2014
by Agata Dera
New York Giants player Victor Cruz gives assist to gay bullied teen
Since he came out in middle school, Joey experienced constant bullying from his peers. Recently, Victor Cruz, the New York Giants wide receiver, helped Joey overcome the painful past by giving him a tour of the Giants locker room.
March 14, 2013
GLAAD, You Can Play, NY Atty Gen. Schneiderman calling on NFL to address LGBT issues immediately
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issued a statement demanding that the NFL investigate whether teams asked prospects about their sexual orientation during the league's pre-draft scouting combine.
February 27, 2013
Manti Te'o story leads to big question: Ex-Bears QB says gay NFL player would not be accepted.
In response to stories that NFL teams are wondering whether Notre Dame star football player and Heisman Trophy runner-up Manti Te’o is gay, former Bears Quarterback Jim Miller said that religion would prevent a gay player from being accepted in an NFL locker room.
February 5, 2013
NFL players express growing acceptance for openly gay teammates
While some of the pre-Super Bowl comments made by a handful of players didn't do much to portray the NFL as welcoming of gay athletes, recent testimonials by current and former professional football players have proven that many people within the NFL are beginning to embrace the idea of an openly gay teammate in their locker room.
January 31, 2013
Sports Community Weighs in on Chris Culliver's Anti-Gay Comments
A day after 49ers Cornerback Chris Culver made some anti-gay comments, the sports community has begun to reflect on the significance of Culliver’s comments, and where they fit into the context of the modern sports world.
January 28, 2013
What if Manti Te'o had said "Yes, I am gay?" Part II
Manti Te'o is a Hawaiian-born Mormon Eagle Scout who plays football for Notre Dame. Here's where someone who identifies with any of those communities can find support for LGBT inclusion and equality.
NFL Players Speak Up As Allies For Gay Athletes
A dozen professional football players were asked this week about their thoughts on gay athletes and expressed unanimous support to Outsports.com--a story that has been picked up by mainstream media outlets. The reports show that the NFL is not only tolerant of gay athletes, but in fact could be an environment that fosters understanding and acceptance.
February 17, 2012
High School Athlete Tells Coming Out Story
Earlier this week, OutSports.com shared the story of Jeremy, a 17-year-old high school student who is gay, an athlete, and living in a small rural town in the United States.
February 3, 2012
Keeping My Fingers Crossed for the Super Bowl
2011 was an amazing year for LGBT inclusion and support in the world of sports, but will that carry over into Super Bowl ads?
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