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5 Tampa Bay Rays players forgo Pride-themed jerseys, reports
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The NHL bans Pride Tape, setting off a backlash from players and
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At least 5 Tampa Bay Rays players refuse to wear pro-LGBTQ rainbow
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Pride Night celebrations at the ballpark were largely
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MLB quietly forbids most teams from wearing rainbow jerseys on
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Most, but not all, Rays show their LGBTQ+ support
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MLB told teams not to wear LGBTQ-themed uniforms for Pride nights
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MiLB pitcher Solomon Bates says he's gay, out to teammates : r
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Numerous Tampa Bay Rays Players REFUSE to Wear Pride Flag On
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Five Rays players refuse to wear Pride Night logo and hat
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Should Cultural-Messaging Uniforms Be Optional?
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5 Tampa Bay Rays players decline to wear LGBTQ Pride-themed jerseys
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NHL roiled by some players refusing to wear rainbow Pride jerseys