LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott has a penchant for fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks. Issues have arisen with the first openly gay professional player of American gridiron, Michael Sam; big stars decline to play for USA team competing in the Basketball World Cup competition; and legendary New York Yankees baseball player Derek Jeter is set to retire after this season.
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