Tag: David Stern
Martina Navratilova, Jason Collins on Sport and Fight against Homophobia
Being gay was punishable by death in six countries, former tennis star Martina Navratilova said yesterday — Human Rights Day — at a Headquarters press conference on the fight against homophobia through sport.
HRC Applauds NBA Commissioner David Stern for Tackling Anti-Gay Discrimination
For the second time in a matter of weeks, the Human Rights Campaign acknowledges the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its commissioner, David Stern, for their immediate action – this time following the homophobic slur unleashed by Chicago Bull center Joakim Noah.
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.
NBA Commissioner Stern Issues $100,000 Fine for Offensive Outburst
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, applauded the National Basketball Association (NBA) and its commissioner, David Stern, for their immediate action following the homophobic slur unleashed by Lakers star Kobe Bryant at a referee last night when he received a technical foul.