Jason Whitlock on Toni Harris – When The Broken Clock is Right
The word ‘coon’ is used fast and loose in social media spaces frequented by Black folk when describing other Black folk who they feel are “Shuckin’ and Jivin” for massah. I never use this term to describe Black people whom I disagree with on racial…
TV Producer Fired for Truthfully Calling Tom Brady a Cheater
A local producer in Pittsburgh was fired after he aired a chyron that TRUTHFULLY called New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady a “known cheater”. PhillyVoice reports CBS affiliate KDKA reportedly fired producer Michael Talek for the graphic on Monday. The station states: “While fans are…
Former Montana State football Shares His Coming Out Story
“The end to my football career was bittersweet, because I finally felt it was time to stop hiding who I was. I started talking to guys using online dating apps to possibly meet with others who identified themselves as gay. Once I even brought a…
NFL Professional Waterboy: This Job I Can’t Do
I’ve been pretty open about my sexuality or should I say sexual desires with readers. For example, I talked about the male scent within a past post titled Who Likes Musky Nutts?, so I aint scared. Watching the NFL at times can be a sensory…
Please Leave Marshawn Lynch The F**k Alone
Okay, I will say it. Black men, many many times are portrayed and viewed with a negative slant. The word thug comes to mind when black men are discussed in media. This word seems to be flung around more than horseshoes at a rodeo. The…
Michael Sam, First Openly Gay Player Drafted Into The NFL, Cut By The St Louis Rams
ESPN reports that the St Louis Rams have released Michael Sam from the team for failing to make the cut in its 53 man roster.
ESPN reports on Michael Sam’s Locker Room Shower Habits, Quickly Regrets It After Backlash
In a SportsCenter segment on Tuesday, ESPN reporter Josina Anderson was asked if Michael Sam would make the St. Louis Rams roster cut based on his performance on the field and how he was fitting in with the team. Unexpected by anyone, she responded by reporting on Sam’s showering habits in the locker room with teammates.
PRAISE THE OLD GODS AND THE NEW: ESPN’s 2014 Body Issue
ESPN’s annual celebration of exquisite athletic physiques continues on July 11th 2014 with the release of the latest Body Issue. As always, the magazine features amazing photography of the athletes in various positions that truly show the human body as the evolutionary work of art it is…
Richard Sherman Gets the Madden 15 Cover
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman will grace the cover of Madden 15. “Winning the cover is a kid’s dream come true,” Sherman said. Fans had an opportunity to vote at ESPN between finalist Sherman and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Sherman becomes the second Seahawks…
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart on the NFL & Michael Sam’s Coming Out
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, known for pointing out hypocrisies around the world, quickly jumped on the “controversy” of a possible future gay NFL player with a hilarious segment called, “Friday Night Rights”.
College Football Player Michael Sam Comes Out As Gay, Could Be First Out NFL Player
All American defensive lineman, Michael Sam, came out as Gay to his teammates during a preseason game back in August. With the NFL draft coming up, the Missouri Tigers player may be the first openly Gay NFL player in the league.
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WATCH: Athlete Kevin Grayson – Breaking Gay Stereotypes
Inspired by Jason Collins, 25-year-old Virginia native, Kevin Grayson, spoke to a local CBS news affiliate WTVR yesterday to announce to the world that he’s gay. What makes this a big deal is Grayson is not only an average masculine Black man, he’s also a…
Just In Case You Missed It: Brendon Ayanbadejo on NBC’s Meet the Press
Just in case you missed it, Super Bowl Champion Brendon Ayanbadejo was on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss Jason Collins and the changing tide towards LGBT equality. He said something that really stood out and does prove that “times” are not the only…
The #1 Question at the NFL Combine, “You Like Girls Right?”
There have been many people curious about how NFL scouts would perceive one of its potential new employees, Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o. This was talked about on sports blogs, sports radio and ESPN. Many questioned would the NFL scouts question Te’o’s sexuality. Is he…