48 results for "lesbian"
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Denver Nuggets' Kenneth Faried makes his mothers proud
Tom FriendWhen Jason Collins revealed he was gay, he had an ally waiting for him in Denver. Because Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried gets it. He doesn't rebound only for himself. He rebounds for his moms.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2013 -
NBA's Jason Collins to headline Democratic LGBT gala
The Democratic National Committee says NBA veteran Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender gala.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2013 -
Afternoon Links: School of Rock Goes Broadway While Jack Black Ge...
Tess LynchAndrew Lloyd Webber's got the rights to School of Rock the musical. Meanwhile, Jack Black got roasted at the Friars Club for three hours, during which time he was called fat, a gnome, a chubby lesbian, and instructed (graphically) by Ron Burgundy to ...
Blog | April 08, 2013 -
FIFA wants Nigeria to explain ban of lesbians
FIFA has written to the Nigerian FA for clarification of reports that lesbians have been banned from the game in the west African country.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2013 -
Afternoon Links: Golden Globes Leftovers, Plus New Stuff From Wes...
Tess LynchHey! The Golden Globes were pretty great, right? Well, not for everybody. Bret Easton Ellis tweet-grumbled throughout the ceremony, claiming that Jodie Foster "killed off her mother," was "drunk," and is a "three-year-old lesbian." Also: Silver Linin...
Blog | January 14, 2013 -
Toronto Blue Jays' Yunel Escobar suspended three games for gay sl...
Mike MazzeoToronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar has been suspended three games without pay for displaying a gay slur on his eye black during a recent game.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2012 -
Prosecutor -- Former Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball team...
A former University of Nebraska women's basketball star faked an attack in which she allegedly carved anti-gay slurs into her skin because she felt it would spark change, police said Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2012 -
Former NFL cornerback Wade Davis comes out as gay
A cornerback who spent four preseasons with three NFL teams and also played in NFL Europe has come out as gay, joining a small but growing number of former athletes who are publicly acknowledging they are gays or lesbians.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2012 -
Manny Pacquiao condemns anti-gay charges, reiterates opposition t...
Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2012 -
NU athletic dept. 1st to join "It Gets Better"
Scott PowersNorthwestern has become the first college athletic department to join the "It Gets Better Project," which was designed to provide hope for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other bullied teens. Read the entire story....
Blog | September 27, 2011 -
Northwestern Wildcats athletic department is the first to join th...
Scott PowersNorthwestern's athletic department is the first to join the "It Gets Better" project.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2011 -
GLAAD contact Flyers, NHL about anti-gay slur
Katie StrangThe Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation has contacted both the NHL and the Philadelphia Flyers about taking action on the incident in last night's Rangers-Flyers game between Wayne Simmonds and Sean Avery. GLAAD released the following statem...
Blog | September 27, 2011 -
FIFA slams Nigeria's Eucharia Uche for homophobic remarks
Nigerian women's coach Eucharia Uche has been criticised by FIFA after she branded homosexuality as 'dirty' and admitted she forced lesbians out of her team.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2011 -
Los Angeles Lakers, GLAAD to work together; Kobe Bryant's sorry
The Lakers and one gay and lesbian advocacy group will work together to combat homophobic words, while Kobe Bryant apologized again for his comment that started the controversy.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2011 -
Gay Polish fans group asks for separate seating at 2012 European ...
A group of gay Polish soccer fans has called on the organizers of the 2012 European Championships to set aside separate seating for gays and lesbians to protect them from harassment and violence.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2011 -
Belmont adjusts non-discrimination policies in wake of coach firi...
A university that came under fire from students for the departure of a lesbian women's soccer coach has added sexual orientation to its non-discrimination policy, but it was not clear whether it covered sexually active gays.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2011