Good morning and welcome to The Huddle for today, October 29, 2020. It’s Thursday.
Your need to read time today is 90-seconds, as usual.
This Morning’s Outsports Headlines:
Brian Sims on why LGBTQ thrive in politics: ‘We have empathy’
Andre Arsenault sets the tone as a teacher and a coach
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Mike Piazza announces, ‘I’m not gay. I’m heterosexual.’
In other LGBT Sports news…
From Idaho Business Review: For transgender activists, election stokes hopes and fears
Also new this morning…
Why the hell did MLB allow Justin Turner to celebrate with the Dodgers after being Covid positive?
- From The Athletic: How should MLB have handled the Justin Turner ‘fiasco’? An epidemiologist weighs in
Dozen MLB players have options turned down, go free
Cowboys lesson learned: Even the owner has given up
OutShouts:
The Equality Coaching Alliance is sending birthday wishes to Amber Glen and Anthony Nicodemo!
If you’re an LGBTQ person in sports looking to connect with others in the community, head over to GO! SPACE to meet and interact with other LGBTQ athletes, or to Equality Coaching Alliance to find other coaches, administrators and other non-athletes in sports.
Highlights from Social Media:
Yesterday marked a legal milestone worthy of mention here:
Today marks the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Matthew Shepard & James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
— Matthew Shepard Foundation (@MattShepardFDN) October 28, 2020
Sadly, there is still work to do, starting with passing the Jabara-Heyer #NOHATEAct to ensure accurate hate crime reporting & data collection.
Vote. #EraseHate pic.twitter.com/nKUcirRfDY
Lee Randle King, Jr. is making the most of his lockdown with this post on Instagram, using the hashtag #gayathlete
Runners and girlfriends Nikki Hiltz and Emma Gee say “it was all worth it” in this post on Instagram.
If you want your social media post to be included here, or to share one showcasing LGBTQ sports, email us the link at [email protected] or tag @Outsports on Instagram or Twitter!
Podcast Du Jour
Nearly every day of the week, Outsports has a new podcast for your enjoyment. Today, our Brian Bell will have a new episode of LGBT In The Ring.
This and all Outsports podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and on every platform where you find Outsports!
Today’s Sports Calendar
NFL Week 8:
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers at 8:20 p.m. EDT on FOX
SOCCER:
Click here for ESPN’s schedule of soccer action today.
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