December 5, 2013
by Tiq Milan
NFL Exec says league ready for openly gay player
NFL Executives Troy Vincent, former cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dwight Hollier former linebacker for t
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December 4, 2013
by Tiq Milan
You Can Play and former NFL players visit the Hetrick Martin Institute
You Can Play, an advocacy organization dedicated to building bridges between the LGBT community and the world of athletics has just launched its "High Five" initiative which works to create meaningful connections between LGBT youth and leaders within the professional sports community.
November 5, 2013
by Taryn Little
Slam dunk! UConn women's basketball in support of LGBT inclusion
The University of Connecticut women's basketball team joins a campaign to support LGBT athletes in fight against discrimination.
November 4, 2013
Nike supports LGBT inclusion in sports, helps to make it a reality
Nike is kicking equality in sports into high gear with its #BeTrue line and a generous donation to the LGBT Sports Coalition.
October 21, 2013
by Taryn Little
Phoenix Coyotes post You Can Play video on Instagram
The Phoenix Coyotes and the You Can Play project posted a video to their official Instagram for Spirit Day, October 17.
October 21, 2013
by Taryn Little
LGBT hockey night hosted by Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers incorporate "You Can Play" project at LGBT hockey night
August 23, 2013
Wade Davis announced as Executive Director of You Can Play
Wade Davis has been announced as the new Executive Director of You Can Play, a group working for equality for all players in sports, regardless of sexual or gender identity. "Gay athletes. Straight allies. Teaming up for respect."
April 11, 2013
NHL and NHLPA Announce Historic Partnership with You Can Play Project
The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players Association announce a continuing partnership with the You Can Play Projcet; becoming the first major professional sports league to make such an agreement.
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.
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