It’s tough to conjur up two NFL teams that are more gay-friendly than the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. As Corey Johnson tweeted, I was thrilled to see two teams with a growing support for gay equality represent the NFL in the Super Bowl. For one, both Massachusetts and New York have [...]
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Robert Kraft to speak to gay group
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will be the keynote speaker at the fourth annual LGBT Executive Networking Night on Feb. 23 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. From the Boston Herald: “It’s groundbreaking, absolutely groundbreaking,” said David Zimmerman, whose Boston Spirit maggie is putting on the fourth annual LGBT Executive Networking Night later this [...]
Did Drew Gooden call fan a ‘faggot’?
A Los Angeles Clippers fan is accusing Maverick Drew Gooden of calling him a “faggot” after the two teams clashed at the Staples Center on Halloween. Mavs owner Mark Cuban say he’s going to handle the issue privately. Really? Cuban has the reputation of taking everything public…and he’s going to keep this one private? What [...]
Lesbian now owns the Chicago Cubs
The Windy City Times is reporting that the Chicago Cubs are the first team with an openly gay owner. The team was purchased for a reported $845 million by the Ricketts family. Among the purchasers is Laura Ricketts, a lesbian who now becomes the first out individual to own a professional sports team, according to [...]