Tag: anti-gay slur
Mexico and Monterrey defender Jesus Gallardo suspended two games for anti-gay slur
Mexico and Monterrey defender Jesus Gallardo has been suspended for two games by Liga MX for using an anti-gay slur during celebrations of Monterrey’s 2019 Apertura title last month in Estadio Azteca.
Homophobia At Rio 2016 Olympic Games Must Be Adressed
Campaign organisation Just A Ball Game? (JBG?) call on IOC and FIFA to condemn the homophobic insults directed at players at Rio 2016 Olympic Games football matches and address these issues as a priority to ensure the safety of everyone including LGBT players/coaching staff and those in the stands.
NHL’s Continued Silence on Wayne Simmonds’ Anti-Gay Slur is Unacceptable
The National Hockey League (NHL) has yet to respond to growing calls from the Human Rights Campaign and other advocacy organizations to revisit the incident between Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds and New York Rangers winger Sean Avery in which Simmonds appears to have shouted “f*cking f*ggot” at Avery during an altercation.
GLAAD Calls on NBA to Speak Out against Joakim Noah’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today responded after Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah shouted an anti-gay slur toward a fan during a game on Sunday night.
Kobe Bryant Apologies for Gay Slur
In a pre-game phone call to HRC president Joe Solmonese just moments ago, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant apologised for using a homophobic slur. Bryant expressed understanding and regret for how his words were hurtful and could be used by some to discriminate.
NBA sends clear message, fine Kobe Bryant
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today applauded the NBA for its decision to fine Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant for anti-gay comments made during Tuesday night’s game.