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As details continue to emerge surrounding the apparent bullying and harassment of Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin by teammate Richie Incognito, one thing this doesn't seem to be about is sexual orientation. In all the reporting about the threatening texts and voicemails sent to Martin, allegedly by Incognito, there is no use of gay […]

There's been too much craziness to make firm predictions, but we'll try anyway, division by division. Plus, hot player of the week.

The former NFL defensive end made the homophobic comments to WTOP radio

The anti-equality Pro Bowler, who has fought against gay rights, has lost 75 pounds and will be the object of some affection

Rich Eisen, Steve Mariucci and Michael Irvin will wear purple in support of bullied LGBT youth

Brittany McMillan's Spirit Day initiative will reach sports fans of virtually every major pro-sports league. Will we see purple on the NFL Network's Thursday Night Football?

Update (original story below): Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola will not be suspended for his hate-filled rant against the University of Wisconsin band, but will make a donation to the group and apologized: “My interaction with the Wisconsin Marching Band was inappropriate,” Raiola said, via Tim Twentyman of the Lions’ website. “I apologize to those […]

Denver and Seattle look super, but they are not the only surprises. A division-by-division look, plus hot player of the week.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kordell Stewart says he's not gay. Stewart, who faced gay rumors for years with the Steelers in the 1990s, was responding to a promo clip for Bravo's "Real Housewives of Atlanta," where his estranged wife Porsha is a cast member. "Kordell didn't necessarily want me physically, and that made me wonder […]

As Fallon Fox prepares for her Oct. 12 championship fight, she receives an apology from Matt Mitrione for his anti-trans comments.

Plus, why the Browns won the Trent Richardson trade. And some interesting dynamics that could lead to a great Eagles-Broncos game next week.

Steve Smith plays wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, a team thin in the secondary that can use some help. Smith was asked by two Charlotte radio hosts about the team trying out free agent safety Kerry Rhodes: "I don't know Kerry. We don't go in the same circles. We ain't in the same circles. […]

The NFL Network has launched an eight-part series, "NFL 2020," that looks at what pro football will be like in 2020. Part 1 deals with the look and feel of the game and includes a segment on whether there will be an openly gay player by then. The series is hosted by Russell Wilson of […]

Diver Tom Daley says he isn't gay but loves his gay fans. And why on earth does the NFL have their players in sheer pants?

The safety free agent could return to New York several years after leaving the Jets

We examine the more probable reasons for Rhodes' unemployment, like his age and the possibility he is in the closet (as opposed to being out and proud)

The Broncos could be in for a rude awakening in New York. Geno Smith is still who I thought he was. The Eagles need a sustainable offensive pace.

Three bonehead blunders; the putrid AFC North; Pats struggle; Chiefs butt; hot player of the week

How will all the changes affect San Francisco, New England and Baltimore?

The Ravens will miss the guys they watched leave, as the Broncos need to figure out how to play pass defense without Champ Bailey and Von Miller