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The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe, who has been a strong support for LGBT rights, on Monday, bringing an end to his colorful and outspoken eight-year stay in Minnesota.

The NFL distributed a document to its teams Monday reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation.

Pro soccer player Robbie Rogers, who came out as gay in February, then retired, is giving an interview on ABC’s ’Nightline’ April 15.

An openly gay player in the NFL may be just around the corner and some athletes are celebrating the idea, while others are voicing their concerns.

A number of publications are reporting that an active NFL player is thinking about coming out in the next few months. If it does happen, the athlete would be the first active player in football, baseball, basketball or hockey to announce he’s gay.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman urged the NFL on Tuesday to investigate whether possible draft picks were improperly asked about their sexual orientation during the league’s combine, which he said would be illegal in New York.

In the wake of the Manti Te’o scandal, it has been alleged that potential pro football players have been asked about their sexual orientation during the NFL recent scouting recruitment event.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo reacts to the anti-gay remarks made by Chris Culliver of the San Francisco 49ers’ anti-gay remarks and explains why gay rights are so important to him.

The Hispanic and Black Gay Coalition came together in Somerville on Nov. 17 to honor those in the Black and Latino gay communities who have worked for change, among them former NFL player Wade Davis, Jr.

Despite the pro-gay advocacy of athletes like the NFL’s Chris Kluwe, men’s pro leagues remain homophobic enough so that athletes only come out after retiring. It has been easier for women. EDGE examines why and how the sports world is changing.