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GLAAD calls on MLB, Atlanta Braves to take action after Atlanta Braves coach Roger McDowell uses anti-gay slurs, makes violent threats at game
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, called for disciplinary action after Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach Roger McDowell issued an apology regarding allegations that he directed anti-gay slurs at a group of male fans and made violent threats before the Braves played the San Francisco Giants over the weekend. GLAAD also reached out to officials with the Atlanta Braves
Los Angeles Lakers, NBA to Work with GLAAD to Address Anti-Gay Slurs in Basketball
Today the Los Angeles Lakers joined the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) in issuing a release regarding Kobe Bryant’s use of the anti-gay slur f*ggot during a game this week and committing to address homophobic remarks in the sport.
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.
GLAAD calls for action from NBA
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today responded to a statement issued by Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant:
GLAAD statement on Kobe Bryant’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 issued the following statement in response to Los Angeles Lakers player Kobe Bryant’s use of a slur:
GLAAD calls on MLB to take steps that ensure safety of all fans, players
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organisation, today responded to an announcement by the Atlanta Braves that pitching coach Roger McDowell will be put on administrative leave while the league investigates allegations that he directed anti-gay comments and directed violent threats at fans during a recent game.