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NBA Player announces “I’m gay”
Cindy Boren | Washington Post April 29, 2013 NBA player Jason Collins announced today that he is gay. This announcement makes him the “first active male athlete in U.S. pro sports to come out.”
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A Tour of CitiField with Mets Owner Fred Wilpon
Our chairman, Arthur Miller, had the opportunity to get a first hand look at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda on game day with a guided tour from the owner himself, Fred Wilpon. Watch as the
Read More »Current NFL Player Considering Coming Out
Mike Freeman | CBSsports.com March 25, 2013 A current NFL player is reportedly close to coming out as being gay. To date there has never been an openly gay athlete in a major U.S.
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States Seek to Legalize Sports Betting - Face Lawsuits
Joe Drape | New York Times March 27, 2013 Several states with struggling economies are seeking to join Nevada in legalizing sports betting. In particular, New Jersey recently passed a referendum legalizing betting on
Read More »Increasing Role of Baseball Museums
Hillel Kuttler | New York Times March 5, 2013 With a recent rise in baseball museums located within baseball stadiums there is an growing need for baseball team historians. Currently, nearly half of MLB
Read More »Increased Effort to Prevent Drug Use In Tennis
Stephen Wilson | Associated Press March 7, 2013 With rising concern over performance enhancing drug use in tennis, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) will increase the amount of blood testing conducted on players. This
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Ban of Female Participation Causes Gaza Marathon Cancellation
Fares Akram | New York Times March 5, 2013 The third annual Gaza Marathon was cancelled after Palestinian leaders prevented women from participating in the race. The ban on women participating in the race
Read More »Injured Nascar Fans Contemplate Lawsuit
Kyle Hightower | Associated Press February 26, 2013 After 30 fans were injured at a race at the Daytona International Speedway speculations about potential lawsuits are brewing. The Speedway will likely argue that the
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Lance Armstrong’s Latest Defense - The Government Knew
Brent Schrotenboer | USA TODAY Sports February 25, 2013 In response to a lawsuit brought by former Tour de France winner Floyd Landis and the US Department of Justice, sources contend that Lance Armstrong
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VIDEO: NBA’s Jason Collins: `I’m Gay’
Sports and Society Administrator April 29, 2013 0Bloomberg TV April 29,
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