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Magic Johnson speaks proudly of gay son, Earvin Johnson III, seen in public with boyfriend (VIDEO)

Magic Johnson son, Earvin Johnson III (or EJ), 20, has for the first time been spotted in public holding hands with a boyfriend.
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Los Angeles Lakers player Earvin 'Magic' Johnson greets his wife Cookie as his son Earvin III watches onstage at 'The Rewarding Life of Earvin (Magic) Johnson" tribute presented by American Express on February 12, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Vince Bucci/AFP/Getty Images)
Magic Johnson son, Earvin Johnson III (or EJ), 20, has for the first time been spotted in public holding hands with a boyfriend.
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Paolo Di Canio, 'fascist' manager, takes Sunderland job (VIDEO)

England soccer club Sunderland hires self-proclaimed 'fascist' Paolo Di Canio as coach.
Di Canio famously described himself as 'fascist, but not a racist' after 2005 Nazi-like salute to Lazio fans.
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Kwame Harris, gay NFL player, admits to 'dark' thoughts (VIDEO)

Gay NFL player Kwame Harris tells CNN that his mind went to 'dark places.'
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Kwame Harris, seen here during his playing days with the San Francisco 49ers in 2007, told CNN on March 29, 2013, that admitting he was gay while playing in the NFL was nearly impossible. (Greg Trott/Getty Images)
Kwame Harris outed after a confrontation with an ex-boyfriend around the time of the Super Bowl this year.
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Brazil World Cup stadium: 6 injured as police use tear gas in clashes over tickets

Brazilian police used tear gas and smoke grenades to break up clashes among fans trying to buy tickets for the inaugural match of a 2014 World Cup venue.
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Construction takes place at the Arena Fonte Nova Salvador (Estadio Octavio Mangabeira), venue for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 and the FIFA 2014 World Cup on December 6, 2012 in Salvador, Bahia. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Thousands of soccer fans had lined up overnight at a ticket office at the Arena Fonte Nova in they northeastern city of Salvador, but fighting broke out as soon as it opened and got out of control when organizers started running out of tickets Friday.
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Alex Rodriguez salary eclipses Astro-nomical proportions (VIDEO)

New York Yankees third-baseman, A-Rod to earn $29 million this season or more than Houston Astros.
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Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees laughs during batting practice before Game 4 of the American League Championship Series in Detroit on October 18, 2012. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
What's a guy to do while on rehab? Here are a few ideas for A-Rod while he mends his injured hip.
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Robbie Rogers leaves soccer after coming out

Rogers, a former US national soccer player, said "In football it's obviously impossible to come out."
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Robbie Rogers controls the ball in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 24, 2011. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
"The next step is how do you create an atmosphere where men and women feel it's OK to come out and continue to play?" Rogers said in his first interview since coming out in Februrary.
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Mexican Olympic gold medal winning weightlifter Soraya Jimenez dies of heart attack aged 35

Sydney Olympic Games weightlifting gold medallist Soraya Jimenez of Mexico has died of a heart attack at 35.
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Weightlifter Soraya Jimenez is seen competing in San Salvador, El Salvador 22 February 2002. (Yuri CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images)
Sydney Olympic Games weightlifting gold medallist Soraya Jimenez of Mexico has died of a heart attack at 35.
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Jesse Ryder assault: Man arrested by New Zealand police (VIDEO)

New Zealand police have arrested a man over the assault on cricketer Jesse Ryder outside a bar in Christchurch.
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Jesse Ryder looks on after the HRV T20 final between the Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds on January 20, 2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ryder is fighting for his life after suffering head injuries in a fight on March 27, 2013. (Teaukura Moetaua/AFP/Getty Images)
The 20-year-old suspect was interviewed regarding his involvement in the attack on the 28-year-old middle-order batsman. He was arrested and charged with assault, and is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on April 4.
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Boxing champion Robert Guerrero arrested after attempting to board flight with gun

Robert Guerrero, the interim WBC welterweight champion, is expected to be arraigned on gun possession charges later Thursday.
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Referee Jay Nady counts as Robert Guerrero kneels on the canvas after being hit by Joel Casamayor in the 10th round of their junior welterweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 31, 2010 in Las Vegas. Guerrero won by unanimous decision. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Guerrero, who is scheduled to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 4, would be arraigned on gun possession charges later Thursday.
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Jesse Ryder, New Zealand cricket star, fighting for life after beating (VIDEO)

Jesse Ryder beaten by four men outside Christchurch nightclub; remains in coma.
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Jesse Ryder looks on after the HRV T20 final between the Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds on January 20, 2013 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ryder is fighting for his life after suffering head injuries in a fight on March 27, 2013. (Teaukura Moetaua/AFP/Getty Images)
Stuff.co.nz is reporting that Ryder has a skull fracture and remains in a coma in intensive care.
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