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Lose and get naked
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Florida star quarterback Tim Tebow spent his spring break in the Philippines, where he helped circumcise children. Readers are split over whether to applaud or condemn him.
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Screaming radio personality Jim Rome crossed the line with GLAAD when he talked about "transvestites" and "shemales" that soccer star Ronaldo had picked up.
Mr. Irrelevant
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NFL's gay personals
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English soccer star Joe Cole has passed David Beckham as the leading gay icon, according to a survey.
Forgotten gay football star
Jackie Walker was a star linebacker in the '70s for Tennessee, setting NCAA records that still stand. Yet he is not in the local Hall of Fame possibly because he was gay.
 Out jock sets example
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Mixner a big sports fan
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