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Roller derby romance lets couple be themselves

SportsBy Stephen BurnsMarch 2, 2015

Most derby girls are not lesbians, but those who are, think efforts to combat homophobia need to start at an early age.

Winnipeg Arena’s Queen is coming home!

Culture, History, Our City, SportsBy Christian CassidyFebruary 27, 2015

The portrait of Queen Elizabeth that hung in the Winnipeg Arena from 1979 to 1999 is coming home thanks to two Manitobans.

Gay athlete fears coming out, leaves college’s homophobic environment

Culture, Education, Environment, Health & Safety, SportsBy Stephen BurnsFebruary 26, 2015

Talented athlete and coach struggles with decision to announce his sexual orientation in a sports world filled with discrimination.

Would a hangover be considered an ‘upper body injury’?

History, SportsBy Roger CurrieFebruary 20, 2015

Gone are the days of the Charlie Horse, hip pointer or separated shoulder. Welcome to the world of upper and lower body injuries.

Courage is what’s needed to be a member of this group

Environment, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Gregory C. McNeillFebruary 19, 20153 Comments

While many choose to stay indoors in this extremely cold weather, others embrace the challenge of cycling, skiing or running winter ultramarathons.

Len Loewen: refusing to be sidelined

Culture, Education, Health & Safety, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Stephen BurnsFebruary 10, 2015

Never facing any serious homophobia in the locker room, he’s been accepted by his teammates as fewer and fewer people have issues with him being gay.

Alan Moore: creating a welcoming community

Culture, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Stephen BurnsFebruary 3, 2015

If homophobia in sports is going to decline, it has to start from the top. Professional athletes and coaches need to instill a more accepting attitude in the young players who look up to them.

Winter doesn’t slow ’em down

Environment, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Dave Quanbury CKUW 95.9 FMFebruary 2, 2015

The streets may be covered in ice and snow, but cycling is still a popular means of getting around town.

Dmitri Bondarenko: the culture of coming out

Education, Politics, SportsBy Stephen BurnsJanuary 27, 2015

Growing up in Russia surrounded by homophobia, gay athlete finds a more tolerant and accepting sports community in Winnipeg.

LGBT athletes gaining ground

Culture, Education, Health & Safety, Our Neighbourhoods, SportsBy Stephen BurnsJanuary 20, 2015

“I used to think sports was a social anchor for the gay movement but now it’s becoming a powerful tool. Homosexuality used to be stigmatized, but now homophobia is what’s becoming stigmatized.”

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