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Super Bowl stunner: 49ers player says gays not welcome on his team

WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign is condemning comments by San Francisco 49er Chris Culliver in which he says gay players wouldn’t be welcome on his team.

The homophobic remarks stand in stark contrast to the numerous NFL players who advocate for equality – including Baltimore Raven Brendon Ayanbadejo, an outspoken straight ally who will take the field against Culliver this Sunday in the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Sports Illustrated captures cheers, kisses at San Francisco gay sports bar | VIDEO

SAN FRANCISCO — In the pages of Sports Illustrated, many readers will get a glimpse into a Bay Area 49er fan celebration they may not be familiar with.

A photographer snapped a photo at “Hi Tops” in San Francisco’s Castro District when the 49ers clinched a spot in the Super Bowl.

“The image captures the thrill of victory with cheers and kisses at a gay sports bar,” reports

Ex-49er, Raider Kwame Harris charged with beating former boyfriend, attorneys say

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Former 49ers and Raiders offensive lineman Kwame Harris faces felony domestic violence charges in the beating of an ex-boyfriend in the parking lot of a Menlo Park restaurant after an argument sparked by soy sauce, attorneys said Monday.

Wearing a dark suit and crisp white shirt, Harris was in San Mateo County Superior Court on Monday to meet with prosecutors, but has rejected a plea bargain. He's pleaded not guilty to one count each of domestic violence and assault causing great bodily injury and could face up to nine years in prison if convicted.

NBA star joins his two moms to support Colorado's civil unions bill | VIDEO

NBA star Kenneth Faried has joined One Colorado to speak out in support of civil unions legislation for same-sex couples in the state.

Valet bicycle parking to be provided at Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, an organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles, said it will provide free valet bike parking at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course from Jan. 23-27.

The Bicycle Coalition provides these services to help relieve congestion and give fans an alternative to driving to San Diego’s premier professional golf event.

In return, Farmers Insurance will donate $10 to the Bicycle Coalition for each bike parked. Vehicle parking can cost anywhere from $10-$95 per day at the event site.

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Openly gay footballer to lead Pride parade in Melbourne, Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Openly gay Aussie rules footballer Jason Ball is leading the annual Pride March Victoria in Melbourne, Australia.

Ball, who came out last September and immediately started fighting against homophobia, said:

“I am very proud to lead this year’s march, and grateful for the support of my team mates, my club, the No To Homophobia organizers and Pride March Victoria.”

The 18th Victoria Pride march will start on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, Melbourne, at 2 pm on Sunday, Feb. 3.

VIDEO: Did football kill Junior Seau?

Doctors have concluded that concussion-triggered depression might have led NFL great Junior Seau to take his own life, according to a report by ABC News/ESPN.

Seau played for the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots. He used a handgun to kill himself on May 2, 2012. He was 43. Seau was survived by three children and his ex-wife.

Here is the transcript from the ABC News/ESPN news report, followed by the video:

Chargers raid Colts for new GM

SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Chargers said today that it has hired Tom Telesco away from the Indianapolis Colts to be its next general manager.

Telesco was the vice president of football operations for the Colts, which advanced to the NFL playoffs this year with rookie quarterback Andrew Luck and an interim coach subbing for head coach Chuck Pagano, who took a leave of absence after being diagnosed with leukemia.

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VIDEO: Pro bowler kisses husband after win televised on ESPN

ESPN set a new precedent over the weekend by airing what may be the first professionally-shot footage of an openly gay athlete kissing his husband after a victory.

As Outsports is reporting, professional bowler Scott Norton smooched his husband Craig Woodward after winning the 2012 PBA Chameleon Championship in Las Vegas.

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Gay in sports remains "taboo in the locker room"

Kevin Baxter of the Los Angeles Times has written an article titled: In pro sports, gay athletes still feel unwelcome.

He notes that about 4,000 players were on active rosters in the NBA, NHL, NFL and Major League Baseball in 2012. With the gay/bisexual population in U.S. estimated to range from 2% to 10%, it's likely anywhere from 80 to 400 of those athletes are gay or bisexual.

Yet not a single active player has come out in the major sports. Ever.

"It's still taboo in the locker room," explains the Clippers' Grant Hill.

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