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Kendall Fuller supports anti-LGBTQ group with My Cause My Cleats, zero NFL players support LGBTQ-specific causes
Kendall Fuller supports Fellowship of Christian Athletes with his My Cause My Cleats. He and the Washington Commanders have declined to comment.
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How the word ‘skull’ has been used to attack trans athletes, and Fallon Fox in particular
People who oppose trans women in female sports obfuscate the conversation with the word ‘skull,’ and Fallon Fox’s MMA career in particular.
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Queer Wrestling Index 200: The best LGBTQ pro wrestlers of 2023, #140-111
Day three of the 2023 QWI 200 brings 30 more entrants as the top 100 grows closer.
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Kirk Cousins’ appearance with anti-LGBTQ group spawns hate speech
Outsports’ story about Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins’ appearance with Focus On The Family triggered anti-LGBTQ hate messages.
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Premier League’s LGBTQ advice for Rainbow Laces riles Aussie rugby player
Adam Doueihi has been asked by his NRL club Wests Tigers to explain why he wrote "embarrassing" on the PL’s Instagram post. He later deleted the comment.
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Gay soccer star Shanice van de Sanden marks baby’s birth with classic goal celebration
Dutch striker Van de Sanden, who won the Women’s Euros with the Netherlands in 2017, pulled out the ‘baby cradle’ after scoring for club side Liverpool FC.
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