It’s disturbing watching some NHL players resist Pride Night celebrations, which are meant to show the LGBTQ community they’re not alone.
Author: Mike Freeman, USA TODAY
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If Aaron Rodgers goes to the Jets, the New York media will have a field day
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Mark Adams debacle again shows Texas Tech’s record of not understanding modern athlete
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