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Read continuing coverage of Baltimore Ravens' Brendon Ayanbadejo and his efforts in support of same-sex marriage and civil rights issues.
12:33 PM CDT, April 23, 2013
NFL player says Florida should have gay marriage
Another sign of the culture's rapidly changing views on the issue of same-sex marriage came Tuesday with a push for gay marriage in Florida -- from Brendan Ayanbadejo, who was a linebacker for the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.
6:00 AM CDT, March 10, 2013
Ayanbadejo is wrong: Now is the time for a gay sports hero to speak up
Leonard Pitts says Brendon Ayanbadejo is wrong to advise gay athletes to lie about their sexuality.
6:59 PM CST, February 28, 2013
Ayanbadejo, Vikings' Kluwe file marriage equality brief with Supreme Court
Two NFL players have been among most outspoken advocates of same-sex marriage.
1:53 PM CST, January 31, 2013
Ravens' Brendon Ayanbadejo hopes anti-gay comments spark positive discussion
Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said he plans to reach out to San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver in hopes of starting a positive discussion.
2:32 PM CST, January 25, 2013
Super Bowl setting a prime opportunity for Brendon Ayanbadejo's push for gay rights
Ravens inside linebacker said he plans to use lead up to Super Bowl as platform for championing gay marriage.
10:23 AM CST, January 23, 2013
Ayanbadejo looks to bring same-sex marriage cause to Super Bowl
Linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is apparently hoping to divert some attention off the gridiron.
9:45 AM CDT, October 4, 2012
Former NFL commissioner gives $100K to support same-sex marriage
Football and politics meet again.
9:56 AM CDT, October 2, 2012
Brendon Ayanbadejo: Birk not homophobic
After his teammate joined the fight against gay marriage, Raven Brendon Ayanbadejo, a vocal supporter for legalizing it, defended Matt Birk against online bashers.
7:42 AM CDT, September 7, 2012
Local politician wants Ravens to silence Ayanbadejo
Baltimore County delegate sends letter to team owner.
8:15 AM CDT, September 20, 2012
Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo too sexy for his shirt [Pictures]
Here's a selection of body shots posted in just the last couple months.
4:52 PM CST, February 15, 2013
Gay quarterback coming out on 'Necessary Roughness' matters, analysts say
Actions of TV character seen as part of larger national conversation.