The quadrennial Gay Games kicks off in Cleveland with an opening ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.
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The long list of prospective bidders has been announced, with contenders from six continents asking the Federation for Gay Games for information.
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By Jon Holmes | April 30, 2024Jared McCain was a standout player in his freshman year at Duke. All the while, he painted his fingernails for games, in a growing trend.
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