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Why does ESPN refuse to condemn UFC star Sean Strickland’s virulent homophobia?
Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.This weekend, the network is airing UFC 297 on its ESPN+ platform. One of the biggest names on the card is Sean Strickland, who will be defending his Middleweight Championship. In the lead-up to the big show, Strickland spewed maybe the most homophobic rant we’ve ever heard from a pro athlete.