Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay active player in men’s football, reveals he receives multiple death threats daily and describes the sport’s environment as “toxic,” making it challenging to encourage other players to come out. Despite support from his club and coaches, Cavallo faces pressure and negativity due to his openness about his sexuality, experiencing homophobic abuse from football crowds and social media. He emphasizes the downsides of coming out, noting the importance of having a support network and expressing regret for not doing so earlier in his career.
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Liberty hold off Mystics, 86-78, to remain undefeated
The New York Liberty improved to 8-0, marking their best start in franchise history, with an 86-78 victory over the Washington Mystics, led by Breanna Stewart's 26 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong fourth-quarter effort from Washington, which cut the deficit to 77-71, the Liberty maintained their lead with key free throws from Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, who contributed 13 points and seven assists. Kennedy Burke added 12 points for New York, while Kiki...
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