Head coach Steve Kerr used his position as a platform for supporting the LGBT community during the Warrior’s LGBTQ Pride Night. This is a must see for everyone supporting the LGBT community. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/26/steve-kerr-on-lgbtq-pride-night-were-all-in-this-together/
This is a big topic in the UK as they inch closer to having some footballs stars come out. David Haigh believes that if all went public “as a group” fans would accept them. He was openly gay during a spell as Leeds United MD in 2013-14 and says many homosexual players confided in him as a result. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/least-20-footballers-premier-league-11409395
Coming out is never easy, but this Florida State University found comfort and support with his straight teammates when he did. This acceptance has freed up his life to focus on heading to the NCAA a second time this season. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.outsports.com/2017/10/25/16526020/aidan-faminoff-florida-state-diving-gay-coming-out
NFL coach Jimmy Robinson was extremely supportive when his son came out as gay. His concern was a his having a harder life ahead of him. Being supportive meant he never hid his son’s sexuality to his bosses at The New Orleans Saints, The Greenbay Packers or The Dallas Cowboy. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.outsports.com/2017/10/24/16528724/jimmy-robinson-nfl-coach-gay-son
The only team who have had players come out as gay is the LA Dodgers. Glenn Burke and Billy Bean both came out after their tenure with the team, but to date, no current MLB player has come out. These two players had different lives after coming out. Burke died of complications of AIDS while Bean is now a part of MLB management. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.outsports.com/2017/10/24/16533074/world-series-dodgers-astros-gay-billy-bean-glenn-burke
Much like sports in the US, there has been a desire for a big name to come out of the closet while still playing in the UK. Unfortunately, this has not happened yet on either side of the ocean. A straight gay football ally has come out to share his experiences with gay footballers. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11095079/gay-footballers-were-my-team-mates-says-carl-hoefkens
Guram Kashia, captain of Georgia’s national football team, has fended off many opponents during his career. Now he’s facing one off the pitch. The 30-year-old defender has been blindsided by criticism from home since he wore a captain’s armband… #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-football-guram-kashia-lgbt-rainbow-homosexuality-discrimination/28806434.html
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