‘The strongest fear I had ever felt’: RK Russell on coming out in the male world of football | NFL

Back in Texas, everyone I knew had strong feelings about homosexuality. If you were straight, you would use slurs like faggot and pussy boy and rant about masculinity and manhood – things no teenage boy knows anything about. If you were gay, you had to fight for your freedom and sometimes even your life. I … Read more

Future Hall of Famer ‘un-retiring,’ becomes ‘football’ investor

Future Pro Football Hall of Famer J.J. Watt announced Monday that he’s “unretiring” from retirement. However, instead of suiting up to play with his brothers T.J. and Derek for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’s joining a different kind of “football” team. Or club, rather. Watt and his wife, Kealia, are investing in the Burnley Football Club, … Read more