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Rays pitcher Jason Adam's homophobia undercuts Pride Night message - Outsports
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Gay Baseball Pro Calls Out 'Hate' After Rays Pride Uniform Controversy
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Several Tampa Bay Rays players decline to wear LGBTQ logos on uniforms for Pride Night, reports say
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Five Tampa Bay Rays players decline to wear LGBTQ+ logo on uniform during Pride Night celebration
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At least 5 Tampa Bay Rays players refuse to wear pro-LGBTQ rainbow uniforms for pride month
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Most, but not all, Rays show their LGBTQ+ support
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Tampa Bay Rays Players Refuse To Wear 'Pride Night' Logos: PHOTOS - Comic Sands
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Cash: Rays players not wearing LGBTQ logos won't divide team – KXAN Austin
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Some homophobia in Tampa Bay
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Several Tampa Bay Ray Baseball Players Opt-Out Of Wearing “Pride Night” Uniform Due To Religious Beliefs - theJasmineBRAND
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Should Cultural-Messaging Uniforms Be Optional?