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Openly Gay Hockey Player Says NHL Has Taken 'A Step Back for
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NHL team refuses to wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law
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Panthers' Eric and Marc Staal latest NHLers to refuse to wear
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MLB pitchers balk at controversial Pride initiatives, citing faith
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Blackhawks won't wear Pride Night jerseys, citing concerns for
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Basketball players refuse to wear Pride jerseys
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Chicago's NHL team will not wear Pride-themed jerseys due to
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The Mets are making Brooks Raley their bullpen lefty in 2023
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MLB teams embrace Pride Nights despite pushback
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Tampa Bay Rays Players Opt-Out Of 'Pride Night' Cite Religious