May 25, 2013

MLB: A no-out situation: Is MLB ahead of gay rights issue?

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Will Major League Baseball blaze another social trail?(Photo: Charlie Riedel, AP) Story Highlights Baseball became a leader in equality when Jackie Robinson joined the major leagues The sport has thus far lacked a visible advocate for gay rights Many wonder if MLB’s clubhouse culture would accept an openly gay player (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — [...]

Sports: Sexual orientation becoming hot topic in pro sports

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(Reuters) – In the ultra-scrutinized world of U.S. professional sports, there is still one line that no one has ever crossed. There is still not a single openly gay player in any of America’s major professional sports leagues. In a country with openly gay politicians, entertainers and even soldiers, professional sports has become a final [...]

NFL AFC Championship: What is it about those darn New England Patriots?

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(Photo: Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights The Patriots are one win from their sixth Super Bowl, two wins from their fourth title Fans outside New England will be rooting for the Baltimore Ravens — more like vs. the Patriots Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is a love ‘em, hate ‘em guy There’s a lot [...]

Super Bowl: Redskins’ Fletcher has gotten good look at this year’s Giants, Pats

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Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots attempts to catch a pass that was ruled incomplete against Brendon Ayanbadejo #51 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter during their AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (January 21, 2012 – Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images North America) [...]

NFL Super Bowl: Gronkowski remains absent from Pats practice

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Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots attempts to catch a pass that was ruled incomplete against Brendon Ayanbadejo #51 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter during their AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (January 21, 2012 – Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images North America) [...]