It's not really beholden on Cook to make statements about his personal life (or for the press to do so) because others may identify with him. In sports there ex

It's not really beholden on Cook to make statements about his personal life (or for the press to do so) because others may identify with him. In sports there exists more of a stigma around sexuality with less out players so it's much more newsworthy. Hopefully in 10 years nobody will find gay sports stars interesting either (at least not for that reason alone).