Liberals in sports media have collectively condemned Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov for not partaking in an LGBTQ Pride event this week citing his religious beliefs.
ESPN WRITER CALLS OUT FLYERS PLAYER FOR WEARING JERSEY TO SUPPORT MILITARY BUT SKIPPING LGBTQ SWEATER
ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski called out Provorov for previously participating in the Flyers' military appreciation event. "But Provorov obviously does not respect ‘everyone’. If he did respect everyone, he would have taken part in warm-up and worn the Pride Night jersey. Don’t hide behind religion," LeBrun swiped the Flyer. LeBrun's TSN colleague Gord Miller appeared to agree with his sentiment, tweeting"1. Ivan Provorov had the right to refuse to participate in the Pride Night activities in Philadelphia. 2. The Flyers should have responded by not allowing him to play in the game. 3.
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