There’s been a lot of media attention surrounding Los Angeles Clippers' owner Donald Sterling. His racist remarks have triggered outrage from NBA players and fans.
But not too long ago in the world of sports, gay athletes seemed to be getting all the attention. Earlier this year, NBA star Jason Collins announced that he is gay, becoming the first openly gay player in the NBA.
Then, Michael Sam of the University of Missouri came out and became the first publicly gay player on a fast-track to the NFL. But they are certainly not the first athletes to come out.
There are many female athletes who have come out, but that news barely makes a ripple. Dr. P.J. McGann specializes in gender, sexuality and sports at the University of Michigan Sociology department.
She's currently writing a book titled: “The Ballfields of Our Hearts: Tomboys, Femininity, and the Gendered Body."
She joined us today.
*Listen to the interview above.
