Buffalo gay football league

The Buffalo Bills, among other NFL teams, are at the center of controversy after announcing their support for the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL).

The NFL organization shocked the sports society by showing its support for the NGFFL and showing a sponsorship to launch a chapter in Buffalo and 27 other cities. The NGFFL is a non-profit sports organization that seeks to promote American flag football's positive social and athletic enjoyment.

After hearing the news, many sports fans initially reflection the National Same-sex attracted Flag Football League was a joke. However, once they realized it was real, the NFL faced backlash.

What Is The National Lgbtq+ Flag Football League?

The Buffalo Bills announced on June 18 that the management is thrilled to sponsor the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL) in starting a recent chapter in Buffalo. As a organization organization, the NGFFL strives to foster social connections and promote the enjoyment of American flag football.

"We are thrilled to bring inclusive flag football to Buffalo with the support of the Buffalo Bills. This exciting addition joins 27 other cities, and over 4,000 players, incl

Buffalo Bills sponsor modern chapter of National Gay Flag Football League

A chapter of the National Homosexual Flag Football League (NGFFL) is coming to Buffalo. The Buffalo Bills announced their sponsorship of a chapter of the NGFFL in Buffalo Tuesday, joining the New York Giants, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks in showing their support for inclusivity.

"We are excited to join the NFL and other clubs across the league in their assist of the NGFFL," Buffalo Bills vice president of people impact Michelle Roberts said. "Through our sponsorship, we are looking forward to expanding the impact of the NGFFL in our community."

NGFFL: What to know

Having launched in 2002, the NGFFL is a nonprofit sports organization whose mission is "to develop an inclusive and empowering community through celebrating diversity, athleticism and sportsmanship" and "provide a secure space for individuals of all backgrounds to share a passion for flag football, promoting equality both on and off the field," according to the league's website.

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"When you're on the football field, you're not worried about what they're talking about on the news or what's happening in the government or whatever," said Ryan DiFranco, co-founder of the Buffalo branch of the National Gay Flag Football League. "Or maybe what's happening even in your own life."

It's just another day in the park for the National Lgbtq+ Flag Football League after their inaugural season.

"Really, last season we had a limited time frame and we're just trying to get out to compete football," he said. "We are still learning. And as we go here to this season. But you see the expertise level, the pace of playing, it's definitely the next higher up level."

The league's first managed to catch the attention of many across the region.

"This would be great. Something I could show up to and do some support and hang out at," said player Matt Brysinski. "I showed up during the first weekend of preseason last year and it just looked appreciate so much

The Buffalo Bills sparked conservative backlash after announcing it would sponsor a gay flag football league this week.

The Buffalo Bills is sponsoring a chapter of the National Gay Flag Football League, the team announced in a press statement on Tuesday. The press release described the sponsorship as a "game changer for bringing LGBTQ+ organized football to Buffalo" and as an opportunity to make the league "even more inclusive."

The league was founded in 2002 and aims to "foster and cultivate the self-respect of all LGBTQ+ people and promote respect, acceptance and sympathetic from the larger community," according to its website. The league already has support from several football teams, and a recent team could come to Buffalo under the new sponsorship.

LGBTQ+ acceptance remains a hot-button culture war issue, even as many polls show Americans becoming increasingly supportive of rights for the Gay community. The past few years have seen conservatives ramp up criticism of brands that collaborate with members of the Queer community, at times even foremost to boycotts of these companies.

The Bills' announcement sparked a wave of backlash from high-profile conservative comme