USA Network’s drama Necessary Roughness follows the life of a sports psychologist working with a professional football team in New York. It delves into the lives of the athletes, coaches and executives on the team. Next week the series will feature a two-part story-line about one of the players on the team coming out publicly. […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 4, 2013Randy Moss, Frank Gore and Terrell Suggs join a growing chorus of supportive NFL players
By Jim Buzinski | February 4, 2013Steven Stamkos (James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) In a survey by the Tampa Bay Times, 22 of the 23 players on the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning said they would accept an openly gay teammate. The question was asked in the wake of comments Super Bowl week by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver saying he would […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 4, 2013
The San Francisco cornerback, who came under fire for anti-gay comments, says he will make amends
By Jim Buzinski | February 3, 2013The hottest part of the Super Bowl Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31. Wow, that was a fun and weird Super Bowl (or as Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco said on live TV: "f***ing awesome!"). A 108-yard-kickoff return; numerous missed chances by the 49ers; Flacco playing lights out; the lights actually going out for 34 […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 3, 2013Jon Ryan (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Seattle Seahawks punter Jon Ryan wants San Francisco 49ers defensive back Chris Culliver suspended for remarks he made at the Super Bowl this week about gay players. I respectfully disagree with Ryan. Here is what Ryan tweeted: If Chris Culliver isn’t suspended by Goodell then I am absolutely embarrassed to […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 1, 2013