Football

The Giants, 49ers, Raiders, Warriors, Athletics, Sharks and Earthquakes come together with Comcast SportsNet to produce an LGBT-inclusive PSA

While no gay athlete has felt comfortable coming out in Arians' locker room, it's all the fans' fault.

The symposium has not addressed the issue in seven years

Aaron Dobson, Dion Jordan, Stepfan Taylor and others talk about "respect" for a potential gay teammate and offer thoughts on Jason Collins coming out publicly

Broadway Joe loves gay people but never played with a gay teammate he knew of

Ed Gallagher died in 2005 at age 48 after having a powerful impact on sports and access for Americans with a disability.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck said he hopes a gay player in the NFL will come out if it will make their life easier, and that he would fully accept him. In an interview with CNN in London, Luck was asked about having an openly gay teammate: It’s the 21st century and I know I […]

NFL rookie wide receiver Deandre Hopkins talks about his lesbian sister, why people stereotype football players as homophobic, and his friendship with Calvin Klein's former boyfriend

Landry Jones and Jeremy Affeldt talk about their Christian perspectives on gay athletes

Minnesota Vikings superstar running back Adrian Peterson is sorry that punter Chris Kluwe is no longer with the team. But he does not think Kluwe was cut for his gay rights activism and will miss him, even if he disagrees with him on the issue. Peterson was interviewed by Bruce Murray and Amani Tomer on […]

The former Oklahoma standout says his Christian perspective on homosexuality would not affect his treatment of a gay teammate

The free agent cornerback puts the onus not on the gay player, but on those who might have a problem with him. "It’s not going to stop you from playing football."

We talk about the speculation that Kluwe and Ayanbadejo were cut for their LGBT support, and how these two men are being treated like every other NFL player who has to deal with salary and contract issues.

But DeMario Davis and Kirk Cousins still would welcome an openly gay teammate.

NFL teams make decisions based on performance, wins and the salary cap, not whether someone supports gay people.

The Last Closet recruits second city to pass resolution in quest to open men's pro sports for gay athletes. Chicago Bears and Fire offer their support.

Kluwe played for the Vikings for eight years, now looks for a new team

In the wake of the Jason Collins coming out in the NBA, players in the NFL speak up about having gay teammates.

The league sends its 32 teams a memo outlining acceptable conduct as it pertains to sexual orientation.

And the winner for dumbest comments on Jason Collins coming out as gay go to Asante Samuel, cornerback of the Atlanta Falcons. He told Fox Sports radio: "Straight people are not announcing they're straight, so why does everybody have to announce their sexuality or whatever? You know, what they prefer. So that's just how I […]