Coaches Need To Be Public Allies Of LGBT Athletes
The Brittney Griner story shows that coaches should know that playing by the old playbook can only work for so long.
Analyzing the stigma lesbian athletes face
Brittney Griner, age 22, wasted no time in publicly coming out as gay, and therefore National Center for Lesbian Rights sports project director Helen Carroll believes she has shown us "who the present day gay or lesbian athlete can be."
Podcast: USC Swimmer Sean Mulroy joins us
Mulroy talks about his gay-friendly swim team and taking them to brunch
News: Fans OK With Gay Players; Glenn Burke
A roundup of gay sports news finds a new poll on the heels of Jason Collins coming out shows a large majority of fans are fine with an openly gay player -- 87 percent-say their support would not...
Bill Bean New Vice Chair Of StandUp Foundation
The former Major League Baseball player joins StandUp as Vice Chairman.
Coaches Need To Be Public Allies Of LGBT Athletes
The Brittney Griner story shows that coaches should know that playing by the old playbook can only work for so long.
Analyzing the stigma lesbian athletes face
Brittney Griner, age 22, wasted no time in publicly coming out as gay, and therefore National Center for Lesbian Rights sports project director Helen Carroll believes she has shown us "who the present day gay or lesbian athlete can be."
Podcast: USC Swimmer Sean Mulroy joins us
Mulroy talks about his gay-friendly swim team and taking them to brunch
News: Fans OK With Gay Players; Glenn Burke
A roundup of gay sports news finds a new poll on the heels of Jason Collins coming out shows a large majority of fans are fine with an openly gay player -- 87 percent-say their support would not...
Baylor Didn't Want Griner To Discuss Being Lesbian
The Baylor star says that Coach Kim Mulkey, while aware of her star's sexual orientation, did not want it being discussed fearing it would hurt recruiting.
Jarron Collins Wears 'I'm The Straight One' Shirt
Jason and Jarron Collins are identical twins. One is straight and one is gay. To end any confusion after Jason came out as an openly gay NBA player last month, Jarron Collins is wearing this shirt: ...
UFC Fighter Nate Diaz Suspended After Using 'Fag'
Idiocy on parade from UFC's Nate Diaz and his clueless manager who says "fag" means "bitch."
Hawaii brings back the Rainbow Warriors
Once afraid of the "gay rainbow," the University of Hawaii returns to its roots
Sportswriter Learns Lessons From Coming Out
The author's story got him much more attention than he ever imagined, but made him wonder if he is in a position to give advice to others.
Woodson's Perfect Response To Gays In NFL
One of the best things about Jason Collins coming out as gay, is that the media everywhere are asking other athletes their views on gay teammates (see our list of 187 reactions). An excellent...
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Soccer Fans Take Colorful Stand Against Homophobia
Timbers Army, a devoted group of fans supporting the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, used their creativity on Sunday to organize banners and decorate some seats in rainbow colors to call...
Podcast: Reasons Kluwe & Ayanbadejo were released
We talk about the speculation that Kluwe and Ayanbadejo were cut for their LGBT support, and how these two men are being treated like every other NFL player who has to deal with salary and contract issues.
Federer & Murray: No issue with gay pro athlete
The second- and third-ranked players in the world think an out athlete will be accepted on the ATP Tour
Fabulous Life Of Openly Gay College Swimmer
USC swimmer Sean Mulroy may wear custom swimsuits dedicated to a drag queen and get his teammates hooked on brunch, but he takes his sport seriously.
Kluwe, Ayanbadejo not cut for gay advocacy
NFL teams make decisions based on performance, wins and the salary cap, not whether someone supports gay people.
NFL Players: Gays The Same As Drunks, Prostitutes
DeMario Davis and Kirk Cousins say they would welcome an openly gay player on their teams. But their religious beliefs cause them to equate homosexuality with being a prostitute, demon or a drunk.
High school football player is gay
The Hollywood Hills High School athlete was inspired by Jason Collins to tell his story
Josh Dixon aims for World Championships
The gay former Stanford gymnast competes later this week at Pro Gymnastics Challenge in Pennsylvania
Taylor Edelmann is trans college volleyball player
Edelmann was the best player on the women's team before he became captain of the men's team
Kevin Grayson, Ex-College Football Star, Comes Out
"Why can't I be the guy making plays that helps my team win, and still on the flip side, be a gay male?" the former University of Richmond wide receiver says.
Chicago City Council votes to support gay athletes
The Last Closet recruits second city to pass resolution in quest to open men's pro sports for gay athletes. Chicago Bears and Fire offer their support.
187 pro athletes' reactions to Jason Collins
Current and former professional athletes in all the big sports -- from Kobe Bryant to Kirk Gibson -- weighed in on Jason Collins coming out. And the vast majority were supportive.
Ready For Shirtless Olympic Wrestling?
With the sport's Olympic future in doubt, a new proposal would have Greco-Roman wrestlers wrestle shirtless.
