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MLB teams welcome LGBTQ+ fans with Pride Nights but not one has seen an active player come out
When it comes to baseball and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, Billy Bean often flashes back to his playing days.
Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
The discussion comes at a time when athletes in the U.S. are closer to gambling than ever before. The ultimate fear is that gambling by players and league personnel could make them susceptible to sharing inside information that could aid match fixers.
Rory McIlroy a strong anti-Saudi voice that now feels like ‘sacrificial lamb’
He feels like a “sacrificial lamb” with the stunning reversal of the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour commissioner has ‘heated’ meeting with players after LIV Golf merger
Morals were questioned. Lawsuits were filed. Golfers doubled down on their affiliations.
NFL combine a TV spectacle, moneymaker; value under scrutiny
Opinions vary on how necessary it is today.