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Sportsnet fires host after homophobic tweets

Sportsnet decided to fire on-air host Damian Goddard [pic] after a string of tweets in support of a hockey agent’s anti-gay stance. Goddard tweeted in support of Burlington's homophobic hockey agent Todd Reynolds. Reynolds upset his organization after mocking New York Ranger Sean Avery for making a PSA in support of marriage equality.

“I completely and whole-heartedly support Todd Reynolds and his support for the traditional and TRUE meaning of marriage,” Goddard said in a tweet.


Movie trailer for "Breakfast with Scot". Gay dads who play hockey compete against stereotypes and make the NHL proud.

Breakfast With Scot is about two dads and their adopted son. In the film, actor Tom Cavanagh (Ed, Scrubs) plays a gay former Toronto Maple Leaf who works as a broadcaster for a sports network. He comes out of the closet after his flamboyant son needs his help dealing with homophobia.


Upcoming film about gay dads is bothersome to some hockey fans. First time NHL and Maple Leafs allow use of team logos.

"Breakfast With Scot" is a movie about two dads and their adopted son. In the film, actor Tom Cavanagh (Ed, Scrubs) plays a gay former Toronto Maple Leaf who works as a broadcaster for a sports network. He plays his sexuality on the down-low until his more affected son draws attention to the family.

The NHL and the Maple Leafs hockey team both gave permission for their logos to be used in the movie, which is a first for a gay-themed movie.


Gay dad Kirk Walker is the only openly gay coach in NCAA Division I athletics

He made Oregon State a national contender that reached the College World Series. And now Kirk Walker is believed to be the only openly gay coach in NCAA Division I athletics. Walker became a dad in 2006 after completing an open adoption he pursued with his long-time partner. In an interview with ESPN, Walker said it took about 6 months to complete the necessary paperwork and enter the adoption pool, just the first step in the long adoption process.


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