Tag: ESPN
HRC Hails NY AG Schneiderman For Investigating NFL Policies After Discriminatory Incident
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation today joined New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in calling on the NFL to explain and address deeply disturbing reports that some prospective players are being asked inappropriate questions about their sexual orientation.
ESPN Apologizes After Report on Gay NFL Player Michael Sam’s Locker Room Showering Habits
ESPN has apologized for a news report that covered the purported locker room showering habits of Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team.
Poll says 86% of NFL players OK with gay teammate
An ESPN poll indicated that 86% of NFL players surveyed would accept having an openly gay teammate.
ESPN Slaps Down Christian Reporter for Comments on Gays
ESPN has issued a stern response to an on-air appearance by reporter Chris Broussard during which he stated he did not consider NBA player Jason Collins, who came out as gay, to be “a Christian.”
Another Professional Athlete Hurls Anti-Gay Slur
Last night during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah called a heckling fan a “f***ing f***ot” after receiving his second foul of the night. The TNT cameras caught the slur.