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The Washington Capitals lost 2-1 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks, with William Eklund scoring the decisive power play goal. Despite a strong performance from goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, the Caps struggled to control the pace of the game. The match coincided with Pride Night at Capital One Arena, emphasizing the importance of celebrating diversity and inclusion. The Capitals will next face the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The NHL has implemented a ban on theme-night gear, including Pride symbols, from being worn on uniforms during games. The move comes after some players declined to participate in their clubs' Pride Night celebrations. LGBTQ news site Outsports called it the most stifling, anti-LGBTQ policy ever issued by a pro sports league in North America. The ban has received criticism from organizations like the You Can Play Project and Pride Tape. The NHL's communication also left open the possibility for players to object to being in close proximity to individuals associated with causes they don't support.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that teams will no longer wear specialty sweaters during warmups due to it being a distraction. However, teams can still have specialty nights such as Pride Night, Black History Night, Military Appreciation Night, and Hockey Fights Cancer. Bettman also said teams can create and sell those specialty sweaters for various charities. The decision comes after a season of controversy surrounding the wearing of Pride Night-themed warmup sweaters by some players who cited religious beliefs.
Despite backlash, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed support for the team's recent Pride Night, stating that the team welcomes everyone. Hours before the event, protestors gathered outside Dodger Stadium in opposition to the satirical LGBTQ+ group receiving the Community Hero Award. The Dodgers engaged in a back-and-forth with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, but ultimately decided to honor them. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said he wants to leave decisions on hosting a Pride Night to each franchise.
The Los Angeles Dodgers recorded an above-average attendance of 49,074 for its Pride Night, despite a video circulating on social media inaccurately suggesting a "mostly empty" turnout. The event honoring the controversial Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drew protests from more than 2,000 people, including former Los Angeles County sheriff Alex Villanueva, who turned down tickets to "stand on principle." The Dodgers initially rescinded its invitation to the Sisters, citing "strong feelings of people who have been offended," but later reinvited them and pledged to "better educate ourselves."
The Los Angeles Dodgers honored the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a satirical LGBTQ+ group, with a Community Hero Award during their 10th annual Pride Night at Dodger Stadium. The decision sparked protests outside the stadium, with Catholics for Catholics organizing a prayerful procession. The Dodgers initially removed the group from the event but later reinvited them and issued an apology. Some attendees applauded the group, while others expressed mixed reactions. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced the team's relaunch of Christian Faith and Family Day in response to the decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during their 10th annual Pride Night celebration at Dodger Stadium, despite backlash from politicians, religious leaders, and some MLB players over what they call the group's "anti-Catholic" messaging. The Dodgers initially rescinded their invitation to the group but later reversed their decision and apologized, inviting them to receive the 2023 Community Hero Award. The controversy has led to protests and calls for prayer from Catholic leaders and organizations.
The Dodgers are set to host their annual Pride Night, but the event is facing controversy and protests. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an activist group for LGBTQ+ rights, will receive a Community Hero Award, while protesters plan a "prayerful procession" outside of Dodger Stadium. The group is being honored for its activism, but Catholics for Catholics have criticized the group for mocking and blaspheming the Catholic Church. The procession is scheduled to take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in parking lot 13 and will be streamed on the Catholics for Catholics website.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the impending move of the Oakland A's to Las Vegas, stating that the team must file an application before relocation can be approved. Manfred also discussed the A's historically bad season and financial limitations. He also commented on the ongoing enforcement of sticky stuff and the Pride Night controversies, stating that MLB leaves it up to individual clubs to decide how to celebrate Pride Month.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a satirical drag group, will be honored at Dodger Stadium during the team's Pride Night. The group's Los Angeles chapter will receive the Community Hero Award over the objections of critics such as Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor and a Republican presidential candidate; Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.); and multiple bishops who have accused the Sisters of blasphemy. The Sisters are bracing for protests on Friday from members of Church Militant, a right-wing fringe group and others mobilized by the controversy, as well as detractors who have zeroed in on the Dodgers, too.
Lefty Matt Dermody is set to start for the Red Sox on Thursday night, but his past homophobic tweets have resurfaced, causing controversy. The Red Sox signed Dermody to a minor league deal in January, unaware of his tweets, which he had deleted. The team met with Dermody in spring training after learning of the tweets, but ultimately decided to keep him. Dermody has made eight starts for the Worcester Red Sox this season, and if he gets a second start for Boston, it would fall on Pride Night at Fenway Park.
Nancy Pelosi threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals' "Night OUT" game, Major League Baseball's longest-running LGBTQ celebration, in recognition of her long-standing commitment to fighting for the rights and dignities of the LGBTQ+ community. The event comes after the Los Angeles Dodgers faced backlash for uninviting a satirical drag group to their Pride Night. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Team DC, an organization that educates the LGBTQ community on the benefits of sports participation.
Pride Night celebrations in professional sports have become increasingly controversial, with even the stitching on practice jerseys becoming a hot-button topic. The backlash is traced to issues around transgender rights, which is "the new battlefront," according to Cyd Ziegler, a historian of gay sports. The recent debate over Pride Night stems from the Los Angeles Dodgers honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s annual LGBTQ Pride event on June 16. Despite the controversy, Pride Night events are important to greater acceptance of all communities, according to Athlete Ally.
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized the Dodgers for including the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a charity group that includes drag performers who dress as nuns, in the club's Pride night on June 16 against the San Francisco Giants. Pence called the invitation "deeply offensive" and called on Major League Baseball to apologize to "Catholics across America." The Dodgers initially planned to honor the group but rescinded the invitation due to public criticism, including from Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. The Dodgers re-invited the organization last week after facing public pressure from LGBTQ+ advocates and local elected officials.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw pushed for the team to announce the return of Christian Faith and Family Day earlier than planned in response to the team's decision to re-invite the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to its upcoming Pride Night. Kershaw clarified that he had nothing against Pride Night but disagreed with the Sisters' use of religious imagery, which he felt mocked other people's religions.