Mexico is appealing FIFA fines for fans chanting gay slurs
FIFA has levied fines for ‘puto’ chant.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 31, 2017FIFA has levied fines for ‘puto’ chant.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 31, 2017Known as Joe In Philly, he was a special friend of this website.
By Jim Buzinski | January 31, 2017Joe In Philly will attend his final Eagles game this Sunday.
By Cyd Zeigler | November 11, 2016Fans hear more racism and sexism than homophobia.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 26, 2016BYU fans and others quickly attacked us for saying ‘sissy’ is a gay slur. Except, it is. This is why.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 25, 2016Using the word ‘sissy’ to demean another man is either homophobic, sexist or both. Take your pick.
By Wade Davis | October 24, 2016After saying it would handle the issue, Mexico now says ‘puto’ is neither offensive nor a slur as fans continue the chant. It’s time for FIFA to clear their stadiums.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 7, 2016Fans in Los Angeles haven't hesitated to embrace the return of the Rams. That includes gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans fans.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 16, 2016When Paul Katami married Dallas Cowboys fan Jeff Zarrillo, he knew what he was getting into. He's embraced it ever since.
By Paul Katami | September 8, 2016At first the Mariners apologized to the lesbian couple, but now the team spokesperson says reports claim the women were inappropriately kissing during the game, something the couple denies.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 10, 2016Reports say that out LGBT soccer players from the United States, Canada and Australia had to endure anti-gay chants from fans in their opening matches in Rio.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 5, 2016Chicago Fire general manager Nelson Rodriguez told fans before a recent match that the team will not tolerate anti-gay chants at its games.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 4, 2016For Oakland A's fan Jamie Neal, this year's Pride Night brought together friends and community and helped her move past many of her worries about transitioning. She found she is loved.
By Jamie Neal | July 7, 2016Jamie Neal went to an Oakland A's game earlier this year presenting as a man. The shame and discomfort she felt doing that made her throw away her men's clothes for good. She's Jamie from now on.
By Jamie Neal | June 9, 2016Jesús Tomillero would rather leave his sport than be the target of more homophobic abuse from fans and players.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 12, 2016Some of "baseball's best fans" show their true colors.
By Jim Buzinski | March 16, 2016Five countries in total were fined for homophobic chants during World Cup qualifying matches, with Honduras yet to hear its fate.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 15, 2016Robert Cummins is a long-distance trucker from Indianapolis, openly gay, and a huge Indianapolis Colts fan. His all-time favorite player is Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, as much for his hotness as his talent. Cummins got a front-row seat at Monday night's Jets at Colts game and held the following sign: Cummins is not sure if […]
By Jim Buzinski | September 22, 2015Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says football builds "real men." It's just the latest in a culture that ignores sensitivities based on race, gender, sexual orientation and just about everything else.
By Katie Barnes | April 27, 2015New York Islanders fans allegedly yelled racist and homophobic slurs at a group of Capitals fans during their Stanley Cup Playoffs game on Sunday.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 20, 2015