Athletes

ESPN Turns from Sports to Gay-Marriage

From "Play of the Week" to contentious social issues.

Times Teams Up With Gay Groups to Promote Teens 'Coming Out'

So much for objective journalism; in recent weeks the Times has embraced gay advocacy, culminating with the paper's online multi-media feature "Coming Out," introduced with a post, "Gay Teenagers, ...

Hockey Star Sean Avery Praised for Brave Support of Gay Marriage

Reporter John Branch praises the "unafraid" New York Rangers hockey star Sean Avery for cutting a clip in support of gay marriage in New York State. But athletes with conservative messages were ...

New York Times Pumps up Steroid Coverage with Hidden Sources

Paper happy to name names of those who might be involved, but relies on anonymous leaks in 40 percent of stories.

CNN Blog: Christian Athletes 'Pious,' Attention-Seekers

Contributer John Blake criticizes athletes who praise God during sporting events

Tiger Tales: Networks Overlook Athletes as Role Models Angle

Coverage of Woods scandal focused largely on the impact to his endorsements and image.
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