Straight Allies

The Vikings punter is not sure whether his activism for gay rights played a role in the team drafting a punter to compete for his job.

The linebacker is a longtime advocate of gay rights and will retire as a New Orleans Saint

Running back Alfred Blue says a 'sissy' can't play football, while other players have more welcoming responses

Patrick Burke and David Testo will speak with the MLS players

Mora and other Bruin coaches and athletes appear in new UCLA You Can Play video that premiered at Monday's campus athletic events. Half of the athletes say they played with a gay teammate.

Commissioner Gary Bettman talks about "inclusion on ice," as the league and the players union join with a project to make gay players welcome in the sport.

Results may not be seen for a while, but attendees are hopeful that more real change is coming soon to the NFL

Bruin coaches, staff, students and athletes will engage in conversations about homophobia language and being strong allies

Dave Zirin of The Nation joined Cyd for a Google Hangout on politics and sports

Chris Kluwe is not only a punter for the Minnesota Vikings and an awesome spokesman for gay rights, he’s also a successful pitchman. Kluwe’s radio spot on gay marriage won a gold medal at the American Association of Political Consultants annual POLLIE awards. The spot, created by legendary political ad man Bill Hillsman for the […]

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said he was misquoted in comments suggesting his public advocacy for gay rights played a role in his release this week. The Ravens pushed back on those comments Thursday night. At a Straight For Equality gala in Manhattan, where Ayanbadejo was being honored along with Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota […]

If you got excited by Brendon Ayanbadejo's claim that four NFL players are coming out together soon, you can stop planning the ticker-tape parade

The NBA legend shares thoughts on various LGBT issues with TMZ

Now a free agent, Ayanbadejo will look for a new NFL home to carry on his LGBT advocacy

The three groups will work together to elevate the voices of LGBT athletes

San Diego Chargers great Ron Mix writes about lessons learned as a player and a parent and why it's high time for gay athletes to be embraced.

Earvin Johnson III, 20, hits the town with his reported boyfriend

Former Michigan QB and NFL prospect is latest to make inclusive statement

Washington Redskin Adam Carriker talks about the probability of a gay NFL player

Connor Barwin and Chris Kluwe dispute the idea that the NFL won't be able to handle all the attention that will be focused on a gay player.