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Players broadening media skills at BG camp
The BladeIn the recent years of his professional football career, Brendon Ayanbadejo has taken a public stance in support of same-sex marriage -- which he reiterated in the fall after a Maryland state delegate took exception to his beliefs. As a linebacker in...Tags: George Washington University, National Football League, Heisman Trophy, Media Industry, Same-Sex Marriage
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Robinson: The good, bad of speaking out in NFL
The Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAn NFL player can have an arrest record and remain in the league. He can have a conviction and remain in the league. He can have a bad reputation and remain in the league. But can he have a strong opinion about social issues, including controversial...Tags: Chris Kluwe, National Football League, Roger Goodell, Gay Rights, Mark Dayton
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Rolando McClain informs Ravens that he will retire
Troubled inside linebacker Rolando McClain informed Ravens officials Wednesday that he will retire from the NFL, a decision he reached before participating in one practice with his new team. McClain signed with the Ravens on April 12, was arrested just...
Tags: Rolando McClain, National Football League, Dennis Allen, Oakland Raiders, Crime, Law and Justice
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St. Cloud Times, Minn., Dave DeLand column
St. Cloud Times, Minn.Exactly who do you want your professional sports heroes to be? Exactly what do you want them to say? Exactly how do you expect them to conduct themselves? Do you want professional athletes to be instruments for social awareness and change? Do you...Tags: National Football League, Chris Kluwe, Gay Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Minnesota Vikings
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Brendon Ayanbadejo on 2 Sunday shows; Warren Buffett on 'This Week'
Staff writerThe Sunday morning topics and guests: Gay rights supporter Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens will be a guest on "Meet the Press" and "Face the Nation." He will discuss the meaning of NBA player Jason Collins' coming out. NBC's "Meet the...Tags: John McCain, National Football League, Jane Harman, Television Industry, Jim DeMint
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Even with McKinnie signing, Ravens still trending much younger
The Ravens decision to re-sign Bryant McKinnie reverses an offseason trend that has seen the roster get younger at several key positions. Before agreeing to a two-year deal with the 33-year-old left tackle, the Ravens were without eight of their nine...
Tags: Anquan Boldin, Haloti Ngata, Bobbie Williams, Marcus Spears, Chris Johnson (football, cornerback)
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Next investment for the Ravens should be on the offensive line
The Ravens seem to have everything in place on offense. They have two vertical threats at receiver in Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones, and two good running backs in Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce. They also recently signed quarterback Joe Flacco to a six-...
Tags: NFL Draft, Jacoby Jones, Same-Sex Marriage, Michael Oher, Football
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Daily News, Los Angeles, Tom Hoffarth column
Los Angeles Daily NewsOne of the last professional sports barriers has supposedly been hurdled. We were all set for a Jackie Robinson moment here. Except this isn't it. Does it really matter? Yes, and no. Is the timing right? Sure, and who knows. As we take this all in,...Tags: Kobe Bryant, Women's National Basketball Association, Chris Kluwe, Boston Celtics, Bill Clinton
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Breaking a barrier
NBA center Jason Collins says he has gotten "incredible" support since revealing in Sports Illustrated that he is gay and thus becoming the first openly gay male athlete in one of the major team sports in this country. As that support includes...Tags: Barack Obama, National Football League, Same-Sex Marriage, College Baseball, Basketball
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Briggs' mysterious tweets send misguided message on Collins
I don't know Jason Collins. I wish I did. Bravo for the NBA center's courage in becoming the first male athlete in a major North American league to declare he's gay. It’s a shame it’s a big deal. But now it’s less so. On Day 2 of this...
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bulls, National Basketball Association
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Gay kicker wants to put boot to NFL stereotypes
It will happen one day, hopefully soon. The announcement will be accompanied by a frenzied media circus, complete with carnival barkers and clowns shouting homophobic slurs. There will also be rational minds who will simply laugh at the absurdity of it...
Tags: NFL Draft, National Football League, Suicide, Same-Sex Marriage, Chris Culliver
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Orlando gay kicker wants to put boot to NFL stereotypes
It will happen one day, hopefully soon. The announcement will be accompanied by a frenzied media circus, complete with carnival barkers and clowns shouting out homophobic slurs. There will also be rational minds who will simply laugh at the absurdity of...Tags: NFL Draft, National Football League, Suicide, Same-Sex Marriage, Chris Culliver
May 14, 2013
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May 13, 2013
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May 15, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
May 9, 2013
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May 3, 2013
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May 3, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Apr 8, 2013
|Column| Baltimore Sun
Apr 30, 2013
|Story| McClatchy-Tribune
Apr 30, 2013
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Apr 30, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Apr 28, 2013
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Apr 27, 2013
|Column| Orlando Sentinel
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