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San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt

San Fran Giants Pitcher Says He’s No Longer Homophobic

By Janie McCauley | May 22
When Jeremy Affeldt joined the San Francisco Giants five year ago, the pitcher said he was determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the LGBT community.

MMA Fighter Says Sex Gel Ruined His Penis, Sues

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday May 23, 2013
A MMA fighter has filed a lawsuit against a sexual performance gel company, claiming the product permanently damaged his penis and that he can no longer ejaculate.

UFC Fighter Suspended After Using Anti-Gay Slur on Twitter

By Jason St. Amand | Tuesday May 21, 2013
A UFC fighter has been suspended after calling a fellow fighter "the biggest fag in the world" on Twitter.

Women’s Basketball Star: College Coach Told Me to Keep Quiet About Sexuality

By Jason St. Amand | Monday May 20, 2013
Brittney Griner, who will soon play with the Phoenix Mercury, claims that her college coach told her to keep quiet about coming out because her sexuality could make the school’s program look bad.
Stanford’s Jason Collins

Jason Collins’ Brother Jokes He Missed Jason ’Red Flags’

Thursday May 16, 2013
Jason Collins would always make excuses for why he wasn’t interested in the women his twin brother and sister-in-law would set him up with on dates.
Roger Federer

Federer, Murray: No Problem for Gay Tennis Players

Sunday May 12, 2013
Roger Federer and Andy Murray believe there would be no problem if a men’s tennis player comes out as gay.
Chris Kluwe

NFL’s Pro-Gay Chris Kluwe Cut By Minn. Vikings

By Jon Krawczynski | Tuesday May 7, 2013
The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe, who has been a strong support for LGBT rights, on Monday, bringing an end to his colorful and outspoken eight-year stay in Minnesota.
Jonathan Jean-Pierre, 19, a sophomore and rower at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.

Young Gay Athletes Set Tone for NBA Coming Out

By Martha Irvine | Saturday May 4, 2013
Some are calling Jason Collins a role model for this up-and-coming generation of gay and lesbian athletes. But in some ways, young out athletes and their supporters have helped pave the way for pros like Collins.
Howard Kurtz

CNN: Media Critic Kurtz to Address His Own Issues

Friday May 3, 2013
CNN says Howard Kurtz will address his mistaken story on gay basketball player Jason Collins on "Reliable Sources," the weekly media criticism show he hosts on the news network.
Howard Kurtz

Game Changer: Sports’ Shifting Attitudes Toward LGBTs

By Lana Cooper | Friday May 3, 2013
From the NBA’s Jason Collins’ coming out to the LGBT nights in countless minor and major league ballparks, the gay community is beginning to have a presence in the world of professional sports.
Howard Kurtz

Christian Org Backs Collins, Wants ESPN Reporter Suspended

By Jason St. Amand | Thursday May 2, 2013
A Christian group has launched a petition against an ESPN writer who slammed Jason Collins for coming out and being Christian. Meanwhile, the anti-gay National Organization for Marriage has applauded the reporter.