Anton Onato

Russia Charges ‘Intentional Damage To Passports’ Against Russia’s First Legally Married Gay Couple

After it has recognized a gay marriage for the first time weeks ago, Russian authorities, in a seemingly swift decision, are now charging “intentional damage to passports or negligence” against couple Eugene Wojciechowski and Paul Stotzko. On January 4, or just barely three weeks ago, Wojciechowski and Stotzko tied the knot in Copenhagen, Denmark, according […]

6y ago

boxing

Billy Joe Saunders Sets Two-Year Plan To Achieve Goals Before Retirement

Billy Joe Saunders, the current holder of the WBO middleweight belt, plans to retire at the age of 31. Before that planned retirement, however, he looks to make sure that he will achieve his goals. Saunders is one of the most talked about boxing athletes in the world to date, but he said that he […]

6y ago

LGBT

LGBT Student Housing In Georgetown U Draws Fury From The Right-Wingers

Following the approval of the newly proposed Living Learning Community (LLC) which seeks to provide a space for students to explore gender and sexuality in Georgetown University, the far-right conservatives of the said institution vehemently disagreed on the proposal, citing that the university is abandoning its Catholic values. By virtue of its teachings, the Catholic […]

6y ago

Report Shows At Least 445 Brazilian LGBTs Died In 2017 Due To Homophobia

Per the report by local LGBT rights group Grupo Gay de Bahia, at least 387 homophobia-related deaths were recorded in Brazil last year. Adding to this gruesome number are 58 suicide cases largely due to homophobic comments hurled against members of the LGBT community in the country. The group said that this is a 30 […]

6y ago

John Danaher On Georges St-Pierre Return In UFC: No One Knows

Georges St-Pierre’s coach John Danaher said on Joe Rogan’s MMA Show podcast on Monday that he is uncertain whether his student will still return to MMA fighting. GSP has not been seen in any UFC actions after his phenomenal return last November 2017 after he defeated Michael Bisping and clinched the UFC Middleweight champion. Following […]

6y ago

manny pacquiao

Ancajas On Pacquiao Comparison: ‘I Feel Very Pressured’

Following the many comparisons to fellow Filipino warrior Manny Pacquiao, Jerwin Ancajas has finally spoken about it and said he feels pressured into following the legacy of the eight-division world champion. Boxing analysts say that there is a close resemblance of how Pacquiao and Ancajas move each time they take on the boxing ring. For […]

6y ago

manny pacquiao

Filipino Boxers’ Bouts Most Viewed On U.S. Cable In 2017

Filipino boxers Manny Pacquiao and Jerwin Ancajas’ combined bouts in 2017 have drawn the highest viewership of 6 million views in one day alone in the United States cable television, according to a report by Inquirer. While Pacquiao, a multi-time World Champion, may already be old in the boxing world, his drawing power to his […]

6y ago

boxing

Tyson Fury To Re-Apply For Boxing License, Eyes April For Return

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed via Twitter yesterday that he will re-apply for his boxing license. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC), however, said that they have yet to hear from Fury regarding his intent to re-apply for the license. Following his anti-doping suspension, Fury was cleared by the United Kingdom […]

6y ago

LGBT

Latin American Human Rights Court Backs Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage In 16 Countries

Despite strong opposition from the local Roman Catholic Church, a Latin American human rights court on Tuesday ruled that countries within the region should recognize the legalization of same-sex marriage, even pushing for marriage equality. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights decided in favor of a petition submitted two years ago by Costa Rican President […]

6y ago

LGBT

Gay Imam Plans To Open LGBT-Friendly Mosque In Australia

Within the next year, the first-ever openly gay Imam plans to open an LGBT-friendly mosque in Australia. After coming out as gay in 2010, Nur Warsame, in an interview with ABC News, has now revealed that he wants to open up a mosque that will also serve as a safe house and counseling center for […]

6y ago

LGBT

LGBT Rights Groups In Ghana Call For Decriminalization Of Homosexuality Due To Rise of Violence

LGBT rights groups and supporters in Ghana are demanding for the decriminalization of homosexuality in the country after a new study concluded that violence against LGBT people wrought by the society and their own families are still rampant. The report made by the Human Rights Watch entitled No Choice but to Deny Who I am: […]

6y ago

India

Samsung A8+ Expected To Be Launched In India On January 10

Three days from now, Samsung lovers from India will have a glimpse of the Samsung A8+ as the company officially launches the sought-after phone in the country. As per a report, Amazon has already set up a page for the handset. Samsung, meanwhile, has already sent event invites to several hosts to come over and […]

6y ago

LG Unveils LG 4K UHD Projector

LG has launched a new model of its projector lineup ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018. Known as the LG 4K UHD Projector, the new model, numbered HUK80KA, is the first of its kind as LG tries to outsmart its competitors. The South Korean company said that the HU80KA LG 4K UHD Projector […]

6y ago

Donald Trump|LGBTQ

Trump Allegedly Condones Violence Against LGBT According To Alan Cumming

Instinct actor Alan Cumming said on Saturday that his new role in this TV series arrives at a time when United States President Donald Trump is “actively condoning, by his silence, violence and persecution against the LGBT community.” According to the actor, who will portray a gay lead role in this TV series, it is […]

6y ago

ellen page|LGBTQ

Ellen Page Marries Longtime Partner, Her Fans Become Ecstatic

Over the New Year celebration, actress Ellen Page made social media buzz as she married her longtime partner, choreographer Emma Portner. Portner, who has been teaching contemporary jazz at the Broadway Dance Center in New York, broke the news on her Instagram account, saying Ellen is an incredible woman and that she is lucky to […]

6y ago

LGBT

Younger Mormons Are More Open To The Idea Of Same-Sex Marriage – Study

Younger members of the Church of the Latter Day Saints are increasingly more tolerant and are open to the idea of same-sex marriage, according to a poll released in June by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). The PRRI study surveyed 4,ooo religious people from all sects, including 700 members of the Church of the […]

6y ago

boxing

Ohara Davies No Longer Part Of The Okolie-Chamberlain Undercard Match

After making strong remarks against fellow boxer Tommy Coyle on Twitter, Ohara Davies has been removed by Eddie Hearn from the bill of a major fight night at the 02 Arena this coming February. Davies is supposed to fight in the undercard match of the Okolie-Chamberlain main event match. The 25-year-old Davies, who holds a […]

6y ago

hockey

UConn Huskies End Year With A Loss Against No. 14 Boston College

After almost a 22-day layoff, the UConn men’s hockey team finally got back to the ice against No. 14 Boston College. The results, however, did not favor them as they experienced a beating from the hands of their opponent, 2-0. UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh said his team certainly didn’t have the energy that they […]

6y ago

Braves Third Baseman Adonis Garcia Reportedly Signs Contract With Korean Club Team

Atlanta Braves’ third baseman Adonis Garcia is reportedly bringing his talents to Korea. Sportscaster Marcos Grunfeld of SportsVenezuela announced via Twitter that Garcia has already signed a contract with the Korean Baseball Organization team, LG Twins. The deal with the Korean team, however, will still depend whether or not Garcia is released by his current […]

6y ago

Legendary Coach Jerry Kindall Dies At 82, Funeral Set On Jan. 4

Former Arizona baseball coach Jerry Kindall died on Sunday night due to complications from a stroke that occurred earlier that week. He was 82. He was known to be the first man to win College World Series title both as a player and a head coach. Adding to his feat are three national championship titles […]

6y ago