Straight Allies

Ryan says he'll be 'embarrassed' if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell does not suspend Culliver

The You Can Play project aims to end homophobia in sports and stop casual homophobic language in the locker room. Their video campaign features athletes, coaches and administrators from college and the pros. The NHL has been particularly active with the project

Chris Kluwe, 30, is a punter entering his eighth year with the Minnesota Vikings. He has done three radio ads for Minnesotans for Equality, opposed to a November ballot initiative in the state that would change the state constitution to define marriage only between a man and a woman. Outspoken and articulate, Kluwe talked with […]

One of the best You Can Play videos comes from this Illinois pro hockey team

Former NFL player and coach says he would have supported a gay player on any of his teams

Foxworth talks about gay family members, having gay teammates and the environment of the locker room

Brendon Ayanbadejo and Chris Kluwe continue their LGBT advocacy with a Supreme Court brief in support of same-sex marriage

The chart-topping hip-hop duo release video in support of ending homophobia in sports

Toronto Marlies' Dallas Eakins delivers inspiring speech to gay team

Several Major League Soccer players and a coach come together to support the newly out athlete

The Minnesota Viking writes for Salon.com about the presence of gay athletes in the NFL

Some of the biggest names in the NBA talk about John Amaechi being gay

Smith talks about a gay former teammate, his lesbian daughter and his commitment to ending homophobia at Ohio State

Bruce Silverman discusses the importance of straight allies in winning equality in sports

Denver Nugget with two moms becomes an ambassador to do more focused work for LGBT athletes

NBA star who used a gay slur publicly two years ago shows how far he's come

Three out voices will contribute to the group's push for more straight allies

Schilling says he's never understood the 'issue' with gay players

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers will be the first team in the American Hockey League to host a night for the You Can Play Project, at their Feb. 23 game against the Manchester Monarchs. The game starts at 7 p.m. and there will be a panel discussion with You Can Play founder Patrick Burke at 5:30 […]

Randy Moss, Frank Gore and Terrell Suggs join a growing chorus of supportive NFL players