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No, Ivan Provorov Does Not Need To Wear The Pride Jersey

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Apr 25, 2023
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When National Hockey League player Ivan Provorov declined to wear the special rainbow gay pride jersey for Philadelphia Flyers Pride Night, he ignited a firestorm. Numerous sports commentators (mostly straight) quickly rushed to denounce him, labeling him a homophobic bigot and demanding his cancellation. One straight commentator even broke down in tear…

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