New poll indicates how pro athletes may really feel about gay rights
A new survey indicates which pro sports leagues would be most likely to support an out gay star, based on players’ political affiliations. The results reflect broader trends within America. When people say sports are a microcosm of society, this is what they mean. Heated Rivalry‘s popularity has highlighted the dearth of out male athletes in pro sports. While a smattering of high-profile figures have publicly come out in Olympic sports like diving, figure skating and track and field, the pro leagues remain barren. There isn’t a single out athlete today in the NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL. Contrastingly, nearly […]