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John Amaechi's Coming Out Party John Amaechi withheld his secret of his homosexuality until his NBA career came to an official end only weeks ago. Whether that decision was wise, foolish, or ultimately necessary to survive depends on what NBA star you ask. |
Salon.com
May 26, 2001
Steve Kettmann |
Baseball boyfriend? When Out magazine's editor claimed his lover plays in the majors, he set off a media frenzy. But it's only a matter of time before gays get their Jackie Robinson. |
Sports Illustrated
May 22, 2001
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The Toughest Out: Homosexuality in Baseball Is baseball ready for its first openly gay player? |
Salon.com
January 8, 2003
King Kaufman |
Football: America's favorite homoerotic sport A tight embrace in the end zone, a gentle head-butt, a slap on the fanny -- it's all just innocent celebration. Isn't it? |
Salon.com
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The gay Babe Ruth The first active major leaguer to come out of the closet may ruin his career -- or he could become a cultural hero... |
| AskMen.com |
Gay NFL Player Despite the increasing acceptance of gay men and women -- in the arts, in politics and even in the military -- it can still be a dangerous career move to out yourself, particularly if you're an athlete. |
Sports Central
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NFL Odds and Ends Professional athletes tend to be mentally strong, and glory hounds. |
Salon.com
September 14, 2000
Nancy Updike |
That's so gay! Ready or not, America is bringing back an old playground insult -- for the sheer fun of it. |
Sports Illustrated
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The Biggest Play of His Life The story of a gay high school football captain's coming out. |
Reason
June 2007
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BusinessWeek
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Coming Out -- and Reviving a Career How self-outing is being leveraged into a second shot at showbiz success |
Salon.com
June 8, 2000
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Margaret Cho: All-American slut The stand-up comedian's one-woman movie proves that Cho business is not all show business. |
Psychology Today
Mar/Apr 2009
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Success: Winners and Losers In a world where everyone wants to shine, real champions possess a strong work ethic and a certain amount of humility. They single-handedly alter the playing field by elevating everyone in their midst. |
