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Topic: homophobia in sports

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2013 file photo, Massachusetts guard Derrick Gordon (2) makes his way downcourt against Ohio in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Athens, Ohio. Gordon says in a televised interview that he is gay. Gordon made the announcement on ESPN on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, becoming the first openly gay player in Division I men's basketball. (AP Photo/Ty Wright, File) (Associated Press)

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