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Outsports.That designation makes Maxen the first out gay male coach — of any level — in men’s U.S. professional sports.While some former NFL players have come out, LGBTQ visibility is still exceedingly rare in the league.

Kevin Maxen, an assistant coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, made sports history after publicly coming out as gay.

Kevin Maxen, an associate strength coach for the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, is coming out as gay and making history.

, and explained, «I don't want to feel like I have to think about it anymore.»«I don’t want to feel like I have to lie about who I am seeing, or why I am living with someone else,» Maxen shared. «I want to be vocal in support of people living how they want to live, but I also want to just live and not feel fear about how people will react.»Maxen explained that he came forward with the support of his personal network of friends and family, and his boyfriend of two years, Nick.He also said that it «wasn't until recently» that he came to truly realize that he has «the right and responsibility to love and be loved.»«Maybe sharing this will hopefully give someone else the strength to accept their own life and take control of their own story,» Maxen shared with the outlet.A post shared by Kevin Maxen (@kmax3824)Jaguars owner Shad Khan — who has been very vocal in the past regarding his support for anti-discrimination legislation — praised Maxen in a statement to ESPN on Thursday.«Kevin is a Jacksonville Jaguar through and through, and a key member of our football team and community,» he shared.

Taking Back Sunday have shared their first new music in four years with ‘The One’. Check out the music video below.Produced by Tushar Apte (Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj) and mixed by Neal Avron (Twenty One Pilots, Bleachers), ‘The One’ is an anthemic rock ballad described as “a sweet love song – full-on John Cusack holding a boombox” by the band.On the track’s deeper meaning, the band explained: “This song came from a riff that [bassist] Shaun Cooper wrote the day he lost his grandmother while she was in a nursing home at the start of the COVID pandemic.”They continued: “Devastated with overpowering sadness, he found comfort in writing music and initially titled the riff ‘Posivibes’ in an effort to find some light through the darkness.

A former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner was arrested Saturday for allegedly threatening to shoot Florida police.

Joe Gatto surprised the world and announced he was leaving the popular prank series ‘Impractical Jokers’ to spend more time with his family.Now, a little over two years later, Gatto has found a few new comedic outlets that allow him to raise his kids and continue his career as a professional entertainer.These days, the former ‘Impractical Joker’ spends his time hosting the podcast ‘Two Cool Moms’ with fellow comic Steve Byrne and touring his stand-up act all over North America.The family man/funny man currently has 41 huge shows lined up for the rest of 2023 from May 19 all the way to Dec. 30.And while he’s on the road, the Staten Island native will make five New York stops.First up, he’ll perform at Syracuse’s Mulroy Civic Center on Thursday, Oct.

Roku, NFL Films and Skydance Sports are teaming on a documentary feature about the NFL Draft.

Fans of “Hard Knocks,” rejoice. The NFL is releasing a documentary chronicling draft weekend, the rights to which have been secured by the Roku Channel. The doc, which has not yet been titled or given a release date, covers the league’s teams as they decide who they will select in the 2023 NFL draft, which took place last month in Kansas City. “Viewers will get an exclusive, all-access look into the high-stakes operations of four NFL teams and the League’s 2023 draft headquarters in Kansas City during one of the most significant professional sports moments of the year,” Roku said in a release announcing the documentary.The four teams set to be featured are the Carolina Panthers, who selected Bryce Young with the first pick of the draft; the Indianapolis Colts, who chose quarterback Anthony Richardson with the fourth pick of the first round; the Dallas Cowboys, who selected running back Deuce Vaughn in the 6th round, and the Jacksonville Jaguars, who made several trades during the weekend. Roku Originals partnered with Skydance Sports and NFL Sports to produce the doc, which will air sometime before the the start of the 2023 NFL season.

"Happy, Sad, Confused" podcast."I was like, 'That's f***** up,'" Bill recalled thinking. "So now, I just kind of blanket, like, I'm not signing any of this s***."Not only do people approach the "Barry" star for autographs, but many apparently feel obligated to do their impressions of him to him. "Oh yeah, that happens," he said.

Morgan Wallen shared a health update on Thursday before returning to the stage after falling ill earlier this month.

Back on the horse. Morgan Wallen apologized to fans who were impacted by his last-minute concert cancellation as he prepared to return to tour.

Morgan Wallen made his big return to the stage Thursday night following time off for doctor-ordered vocal rest.Before his Florida show, the 29-year-old singer shared a health update with his fans on his Instagram Story, and apologized after being forced to pull out of his Mississippi concert last week after losing his voice. «What's up, everybody? I just wanted to let you know I am in Jacksonville, we are going to play a show tonight — and all weekend. I wouldn't say I'm 100% but I'm doing a lot better,» Wallen said in a short video from the venue.

Morgan Wallen is back on tour after taking more than a week off due to “doctor-ordered vocal rest.”

The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off tonight (April 27) and it’s sure to be a huge event with lots of viewers.

Florida has dropped charges against a dad who shot another man’s child while road raging — yes, seriously…

Future has cancelled the last two dates of his North American ‘One Big Party’ tour, which was scheduled to wrap up in Kansas City and Minneapolis this week.Prior to last night’s (April 6) stop at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana, the rapper (whose real name is Nayvadius Cash) told Billboard that he was disappointed to be cancelling the remaining dates: “It breaks my heart that I will no longer be connecting with my fans in Kansas City and Minneapolis,” he said. “I look forward to reconnecting with each of you at another time.

Kenny Loggins is leaving the “Danger Zone” and heading toward the highway to retirement.The iconic rocker will play just 18 concerts on his upcoming ‘This Is It’ farewell tour and then that’s really it.“I just had my 75th birthday, and I feel like it’s time,” Loggins told the Herald-Tribune.From March 10 through Oct. 29, the “I’m Alright” singer will hit venues all over North America including stops in Jacksonville, FL on March 12, Williamsburg, VA on June 17 and his final gig ever (for now) in Highland, CA on Oct.

Guitarist Gary Rossington, the last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who survived their 1977 plane crash and played with the band until this year, died Sunday. He was 71.

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas have announced a sprawling world tour for this year, covering Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK and North America from May to October. The new run marks a continuation of the co-headlined ‘N.Y. State Of Mind’ tour – named for Nas’ 1994 ‘Illmatic’ cut – which initially hit the North American touring circuit over 25 dates last year.

Pentatonix is being honored!

Pushing through the pain! Patrick Mahomes helped the Kansas City Chiefs win against the Philadelphia Eagles during the Super Bowl after sustaining an injury on the field.

Meant to be! Trevor Lawrence’s wife, Marissa Mowry, has been his biggest cheerleader since they were kids — and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

When you know, you know! Trevor Lawrence has been married to Marissa Mowry for nearly two years, but their relationship goes way back.

Grab your pom-poms and popcorn! Super Bowl LVII kicks off on Sunday, February 12, and sports fans near and far are already counting down the days until it starts.

Reflecting on the past. Gabrielle Union opened up about her first marriage to Chris Howard — and admitted she “felt entitled” to infidelity during their relationship.

A man who found a $40,000 diamond ring discovery on a beach has kindly returned the piece of jewellery back to its owner. Joseph Cook, 37, says it is most valuable find ever after returning around $60,000 worth of items back to people this year.

Luke Bryan is trying to quiet down the backlash he’s been receiving after inviting Ron DeSantis on stage during a Florida concert over the weekend.

Luke Bryan responded to backlash after Florida governor Ron DeSantis made an appearance at his Friday, October 28, concert in Jacksonville.

Russell Wilson showed off his custom Liverpool FC trainers as the star quarterback warmed up ahead of the Denver Broncos’ clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Before the match on Sunday, Wilson was awarded a Liverpool home shirt with ‘Wilson 3’ emblazoned on the back. In a video clip, the 30-year-old revealed how he has a special connection with the iconic Merseyside club.