The success of Matt Lynch: How a gay basketball coach led his team to victory
Lynch’s story is something out of a Hollywood feel-good movie: A queer basketball coach turns a failing sports team into would-be champions.
April 5, 2024
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Interception: Clemson Football Coach Won't Speak at Antigay Gig
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Coach Tom Walter was caught on live television uttering the offensive epithet.
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How Pokey fouled out
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West Virginia Basketball Coach's Pay Docked $1 Million After He Uses Homophobic Slur
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Mike Priefer and Minnesota Vikings execs both claim the special teams coach is not an antigay bigot and that Chris Kluwe was fired because of lackluster performance.
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