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The Chicago Blackhawks will not wear Pride-themed warmup jerseys before Sunday's Pride Night game against Vancouver because of security concerns involving a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.

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NHL team won’t wear Pride jerseys, citing new Russian law

By Jay Cohen and Stephen Whyno, AP

Bloomfield High School athlete Terry Miller, second from left, wins the final of the 55-meter dash over athlete Andraya Yearwood, far left, and other runners in the Connecticut girls Class S indoor track meet at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn., Feb. 7, 2019.

Sports

Court to reconsider Connecticut’s transgender athlete policy

By Dave Collins

Sarah Kate Ellis of GLAAD

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NFL, GLAAD to host ‘a night of Pride’ ahead of Super Bowl

By Matt Tracy

Rainbow lights surround the video board during the Rangers' Pride Night matchup at Madison Square Garden

Sports

Rangers nix pre-game jerseys, rainbow sticks on Pride Night

By Matt Tracy

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Washington Heights resident rediscovers healthy living through NYRR Open Run

Carl Nassib during his stint with the Browns.

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Carl Nassib is dating Olympic swimmer Soren Dahl

By Matt Tracy

Brittney Griner arriving at Kelly Field in San Antonio

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Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

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Legal

Court rejects challenge to Connecticut’s trans athlete policy

By Arthur S. Leonard

Brittney Griner arriving at Kelly Field in San Antonio

Sports

Brittney Griner issues statement, vows to play next season

By Matt Tracy

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Sports

Gay MLB veterans ponder a future with an out player

By Heather Cassell

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Sports

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal

By Associated Press

Brittney Griner escorted from a courtroom.

Sports

Biden says he would meet with Putin to discuss Griner

By Matt Tracy

WNBA Finals Basketball

Sports

Las Vegas Aces win WNBA title

By Pat Eaton-Robb, AP Sports

Carl Nassib during his stint with the Browns.

Sports

Carl Nassib agrees to one-year deal with Buccaneers

By Matt Tracy

RUSIA GRINER

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Griner sentenced to nine years; Kremlin says swap must be discussed in private

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, AP

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Federal judge orders Indianapolis school to allow transgender girl play on softball team

By Arthur S. Leonard

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