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Russian Coach Blames Gay Activists For Demise Of Olympic Wrestling

Yesterday the International Olympic Committee announced that wrestling will be dropped as an official sport starting with the 2020 Games.  And you know who’s fault that is?  Gay activists who hate masculinity.   From the Russia-based website R-Sport: Gay rights activists with a vendetta against masculinity are behind plans to cut wrestling from the Olympic program, the coach of a London …

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Ohio State Hockey: You Can Play

(Via JMG reader Michael)

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Olympics To Drop Wrestling

In a move sure to disappoint some gay fans, the International Olympic Committee has voted to drop wrestling as of the 2020 Games.  Among the criteria considered were the sport’s television ratings, ticket sales, anti-doping policy, global participation, and popularity. “This is a process of renewing and renovating the program for the Olympics,” IOC spokesman Mark Adams said. “In the …

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Denver Nuggets Star Becomes First NBA Player To Join LGBT Allies Sports Group

Denver Nuggets star Kenneth Faried, who has two moms, has become the first NBA player the join Athlete Ally, the group founded by former collegiate wrestling star Hudson Taylor. Amanda Terkel reports at Huffington Post: “Becoming an Athlete Ally gives me the opportunity to spread a message of inclusiveness throughout the NBA and our country,” said Faried in a statement …

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HomoQuotable – Brian Sims

“The truth is I was gay my whole life. I had dated girls in high school. I think I knew I wasn’t straight long before I knew I was gay. I knew by the time I got to college that I was gay. My team actually came to me to ask me whether I was gay. They wanted to talk …

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Empire State Building Run-Up

Yesterday 724 runners raced up the 1576 steps to the top of the Empire State Building. The winners in both the men’s and women’s races were Australians. Via Gothamist: The top spots went to two folks from Down Under. Mark Bourne, 29, was the winning man with a time of 10 minutes and 12 seconds while Suzy Walsham, 39, clocked …

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One Million Moms: Stop Sports F-Bombs

“Dear Joe, Together we will hold CBS accountable for airing profanity in front of children and families! The network did not keep their promise that the Super Bowl broadcast would be safe for children and families. CBS aired an unedited ‘F-bomb’ during the Super Bowl broadcast in front of an estimated audience of 108 million Americans – including tens of …

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More Support From Brendon Ayanbagejo

He’s really giving Chris Kluwe a run for the title of best sports ally, isn’t he? Amazing. Watch this.

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New From Brendon Ayanbadejo

(Via Queerty)

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Quote Of The Day

Graphic by JMG reader Sean Chapin.

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Ayanbadejo Reacts To 49ers Flap

“I’ve preached since day one to my teammates that there’s certain words you can’t say. And when they’re around me they know — if B.A.’s around, you can’t say ‘gay’ in a derogatory manner, you can’t say the three-letter ‘f’ word. And I tell them, I go, you can’t say those things. And if people hear you say those things, …

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49ers Anti-Gay Flap Widens

Yesterday Dan Savage removed the It Gets Better anti-bullying clip recorded by the San Francisco 49ers after two of the players that appeared in the clip denied having taken part. Though Culliver has since apologized for the controversial statements, the backlash seems unlikely to dissipate now that a new wrinkle has emerged. The 49ers’ linebacker Ahmad Brooks and nose tackle …

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Poll Of The Day

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Open Thread Thursday

What are your plans for Sportsball Sunday?

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49ers Star: Not Down With Gays

“I don’t do the gay guys man. I don’t do that. No, we don’t got no gay people on the team, they gotta get up out of here if they do. Can’t be with that sweet stuff. Nah…can’t be…in the locker room man. Nah.” – San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver, who adds that players should only come out ten …

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SAN FRANCISCO: Sports Illustrated Visits New Castro Sports Bar

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Why, Why, Manti?

From Brooklyn’s Gregory Brothers.

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Denver Nuggets Star Backs Colorado Civil Unions On Behalf Of His Two Moms

(Via One Colorado)

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TRAILER: Climbing With Pride

A documentary about “the largest LGBT rock climbing convention in the world.”

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VANCOUVER: Students Stage Anti-Bullying Flash Mob At Pro Hockey Game

The Province reports: Various videos of the anti-bullying flash mob that stole the show at the Vancouver Giants’ game Sunday are popping up on YouTube. Just over 1,800 students, all in pink shirts, were part of a dance number in the north end upper deck to One Direction’s What Makes You Beautiful. It was to promote Pink Shirt Day, which …

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