Gary Bettman binged ‘Heated Rivalry’ in one night: ‘It was very well done’
"I thought the storyline was very compelling and a lot of fun."
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‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams has heard from closeted pro hockey players
"This is a fun show and it’s celebratory, but also sometimes it’s just hitting people right in the nerve.’"
‘Heated Rivalry’ and the lazy narrative about athletes coming out
LaMelo Ball addresses using anti-gay slur after $100k fine from NBA
"I don't discriminate.'
Jordan Henderson’s rainbow armband censored in Al Ettifaq announcement video
"Making the armbands black and white so you can't see the rainbow. We see you."
BBC apologizes after reporter asked ‘inappropriate’ question to Morocco women’s team captain
"We had no intention to cause any harm or distress."
Gay broadcaster Eric Bach hopes to see more LGBTQ announcers in the baseball booth
"I feel like that’s the burden a lot of gay people live with — trying to be perfect for straight people."
Charles Barkley again speaks in support of LGBTQ+ community, adds support for Bud Light: ‘If you’re gay, bless you. If you’re transgender, bless...
"If you're gay, bless you. If you're transgender, bless you. And if you have a problem with that, **** you!"
Stephen A. Smith continues to share his opinions on breasts whether you want them or not
"I've been seeing breasts all my life."
Brooklyn Nets’ Cam Thomas apologizes for using gay slur during TNT interview
"I definitely didn’t intend to offend anyone, but realize that I probably did."
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough walks back support of Tony Dungy after learning about anti-transgender tweet mid-segment
"We have to admit when we make mistakes. Well, let’s just say when I talked about Tony Dungy, it was incomplete"
Tony Dungy apologizes for tweeting anti-transgender urban myth
As a Christian I want to be a force for love to everyone."
NBC’s Tony Dungy tweets harmful urban myth about litter boxes in schools
Dungy has been speaking out against the LGBTQ+ community and like-minded issues for decades.
Stephen A. Smith apologizes for using the term ‘homosexual’ instead of ‘gay’ on First Take
"I appreciate the education"
Lamar Jackson rips ESPN reporter for accusing him of using an ‘anti-gay phrase’: ‘Defamation of my character’
"Not once have I ever mentioned or disrespect anyone’s Sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, Religion or Race"
Award-winning ESPN reporter comes out as transgender: “Grateful for societal progress.”
"In sports media, we’re lucky to tell stories of others’ journeys. We have our own, too. Part of mine is being transgender."
