Luke Prokop’s choice to live an open and authentic life marks a new normal in sport | RK Russell

After finally moving past outdated notions of consequence and loss based on little to no actual evidence, we're on the cusp of the most open and progressive era of male pro sports in history

Luke Prokop of the Nashville Predators became the first active player under an NHL contract to come out as gay on Tuesday, only a month after Carl Nassib became the first NFL player to do so. To me, someone who has loved and admired sports his whole life, this is historic and groundbreaking news. But to the next generation of young sports fans and players, including my nephews and nieces, this is the new normal. Though it's just a start, it is difficult for me to express how much joy the idea of that future gives me.

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