NASCAR’s Brad Keselowski Has No Problem With Gays
Keselowski says all that matters in his garage is 'if you can win'
By Cyd Zeigler | March 3, 2013Athlete Ally
Athlete Ally is a non-profit organization founded by Columbia wrestling coach Hudson Taylor. The group's aim is to inspire straight allies in sports to speak out against homophobia. Taylor first dove into the issue when he wore an HRC sticker on the side of his wrestling head gear.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 3, 2013Seahawks punter Jon Ryan wants Chris Culliver suspended for gay remarks
Ryan says he'll be 'embarrassed' if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell does not suspend Culliver
By Cyd Zeigler | March 3, 2013You Can Play
The You Can Play project aims to end homophobia in sports and stop casual homophobic language in the locker room. Their video campaign features athletes, coaches and administrators from college and the pros. The NHL has been particularly active with the project
By Cyd Zeigler | March 3, 2013Minnesota Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe Is Passionate About Gay Rights
Chris Kluwe, 30, is a punter entering his eighth year with the Minnesota Vikings. He has done three radio ads for Minnesotans for Equality, opposed to a November ballot initiative in the state that would change the state constitution to define marriage only between a man and a woman. Outspoken and articulate, Kluwe talked with […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 2, 2013Peoria Rivermen of the AHL Tell Gay Athletes: You Can Play
One of the best You Can Play videos comes from this Illinois pro hockey team
By Cyd Zeigler | March 2, 2013
Herm Edwards: NFL Ready For Gay Athlete
Former NFL player and coach says he would have supported a gay player on any of his teams
By Cyd Zeigler | February 28, 2013
NFLPA Prez Domonique Foxworth says union will do more to end homophobia
Foxworth talks about gay family members, having gay teammates and the environment of the locker room
By Cyd Zeigler | February 28, 2013
Ayanbadejo & Kluwe submit pro-marriage brief
Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe continue their LGBT advocacy with a Supreme Court brief in support of same-sex marriage
By Cyd Zeigler | February 28, 2013Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Endorse The You Can Play project
The chart-topping hip-hop duo release video in support of ending homophobia in sports
By Cyd Zeigler | February 27, 2013Video: Pro hockey coach gives pregame talk to Toronto gay hockey team
Toronto Marlies' Dallas Eakins delivers inspiring speech to gay team
By Jim Buzinski | February 26, 2013Seattle Sounders release video of overwhelming support for Robbie Rogers
Several Major League Soccer players and a coach come together to support the newly out athlete
By Cyd Zeigler | February 24, 2013Chris Kluwe: Every NFL player has played with or against a gay man
The Minnesota Viking writes for Salon.com about the presence of gay athletes in the NFL
By Cyd Zeigler | February 21, 2013Players, Coaches and the Media React to John Amaechi Coming Out
Some of the biggest names in the NBA talk about John Amaechi being gay
By Cyd Zeigler | February 20, 2013Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith targets homophobia, welcomes gay athletes
Smith talks about a gay former teammate, his lesbian daughter and his commitment to ending homophobia at Ohio State
By Cyd Zeigler | February 20, 2013Straight sports columnist: Allies opening door for gay Jackie Robinson
Bruce Silverman discusses the importance of straight allies in winning equality in sports
By Outsports | February 13, 2013Kenneth Faried is first NBA player to join Athlete Ally
Denver Nugget with two moms becomes an ambassador to do more focused work for LGBT athletes
By Cyd Zeigler | February 12, 2013Kobe Bryant tells fan on Twitter to stop using ‘you’re gay’ as an insult
NBA star who used a gay slur publicly two years ago shows how far he's come
By Cyd Zeigler | February 10, 2013Wade Davis, Esera Tuaolo, Christina Kahrl Join You Can Play Board
Three out voices will contribute to the group's push for more straight allies
By Jim Buzinski | February 7, 2013Pitchers Curt Schilling, Jeff and Jered Weaver OK with openly gay baseball players
Schilling says he's never understood the 'issue' with gay players
By Jim Buzinski | February 5, 2013