‘In fairness now, if another guy did it, it would still be a big deal because we live in a homophobic society,” Barkley said. “And that’s unfortunate.”

Barkley added, “First of all, anybody who thinks we ain’t got a bunch of gay players in all sports, they’re just stupid. But there is such animosity toward the gay community. And that’s what’s really unfortunate.”’

🏀 #NBA #NBAMastodon

https://www.usmagazine.com/sports/news/charles-barkley-talks-homophobia-after-jason-collins-death/

“Stewart reveals that the Liberty players are even getting fined for missed free-throw box outs.

‘We’re a little bit mad about it,” Stewart said….

For what it’s worth, Stewart did say that the fines were only $25, but it’s still pretty insane to hear how tight a ship DeMarco is running.“ 🗽 🏀 ⛹🏽‍♀️ #WNBA #WNBAMastodon #NewYorkLiberty #LightItUpLiberty #SeafoamSZN

https://thecomeback.com/wnba/new-york-liberty-fined-missing-box-outs.html

White Sox are now a game over .500, have won five in a row! 💪🏽 🧦 ⚾️ ⚫️⚪️ #LFG #GoGoSox #SouthSideSox #Chicago #ChicagoWhiteSox #MLB #MLBMastodon

https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-move-to-500-record-after-win-against-royals

“Rookie Pauline Astier led New York with 24 points, shooting 10 of 14 from the field. But Astier was called for three seconds in the key on the offensive end with 13.8 seconds left as the Liberty held the ball for a potential final shot.

Marine Johannes added 18 points, Jonquel Jones scored 17 and two-time MVP Breanna Stewart had 16….” 🗽 🏀
#WNBA #NewYorkLiberty

https://www.yardbarker.com/wnba/articles/sarah_ashlee_barkers_basket_at_buzzer_gives_fire_first_wnba_win/s1_17054_43836972

A closer look, with audio 🗽 🏀 #MJ23 #NewYorkLiberty #MarineJohannes

https://bsky.app/profile/lucaskaplan.bsky.social/post/3mlpgcyjlx22s