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This gay world champion will be headed to Paris this summer now out and proud
Nikki Ayers wasn’t always confident to speak up in sport for LGBTQ people like her. In Lesbian Visibility Week, she talks to Outsports about finding her voice.
By Jon Holmes | April 26, 2024
Meet the only out gay player in the 2024 NFL Draft, Byron Perkins
Byron Perkins was a standout football player and person for Hampton. He is only the 3rd out gay player in the NFL Draft and hopes for a spot.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 25, 2024
Heath Thorpe is one win away from the Paris Summer Olympics
Heath Thorpe may be the Johnny Weir of gymnastics, an out gay athlete who focuses on artistry. And yes, he's super athletic too.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 25, 2024
Why gay athlete kissing his boyfriend after qualifying for Olympics was ‘a powerful thing’
Sport climber Campbell Harrison says the reaction to his celebratory kiss shows 'a lot of people aren’t used to seeing it just displayed as normal.'
By Jon Holmes | April 22, 2024
Gay gymnast Sam Phillips wears Pride pin at NCAA’s to show visibility for LGBTQ athletes
Phillips wore the Pride pin while taking home two All-American gymnastics honors at the NCAA championships.
By Jim Buzinski | April 22, 2024
Gay athletes thrive at Ball State and even show some sass on the court
A school paper's profile of three Ball State athletes show how acceptance and inclusion are a winning combination.
By Jim Buzinski | April 19, 2024Latest Articles on Outsports
San Francisco Giants’ Camilo Doval unveils a closer entrance worthy of the ‘Drag Race’ crown
The best closers in MLB turn a ballpark into a dance club.Plus: Joey Votto's Swiftie cred and Thirst Trap of the Week.
By Ken Schultz | April 26, 2024
These old NFL Draft scouting reports read like hot gay Grindr profiles, and you’ll agree
There was a time when NFL scouts used detailed language to describe prospects' bodies that rivaled any gay personal ad on Grindr.
By Jim Buzinski | April 25, 2024
NCAA caught between a lawsuit and a hard place on trans-athlete inclusion
The leaders of the NCAA are caught in a crossfire of views on trans rights and sports. Will they decide to make a policy move?
By Karleigh Webb | April 25, 2024
Female sports, male jock journos and ‘Blithering Idiot Syndrome’
Gregg Doyel made a fool of himself in his first press conference with Caitlin Clark, referring to the Indiana player as 'that' and 'it.'
By Patti Dawn Swansson | April 25, 2024
Former umpire sues MLB, says he was fired after complaining about homophobic harassment from female umpire
Major League Baseball is being sued by Brandon Cooper, a former umpire, who is bisexual, who says a fellow umpire harassed him, which ultimately led to his firing.
By Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler | April 24, 2024
Denver Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr.: NBA players have sex with ‘dudes’ and trans women
Michael Porter Jr. said NBA players have wild sexual fantasies including other men. The Denver Nuggets forward spills the tea.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 24, 2024
Are gay footballers about to come out as a group? Here’s what we know.
Ahead of its May 17 target, talk of a project encouraging gay footballers in pro leagues to come out is picking up steam.
By Jon Holmes | April 24, 2024
Activists against trans athletes protest middle schooler
Becky Pepper-Jackson was affirmed in court, is a middle-school county champ, and was picked on by adults for being who she is.
By Karleigh Webb | April 23, 2024
When will an all-female referee crew officiate an NFL game?
With the NFL hiring Karina Tovar as its 4th on-field female referee, the next question is when will the league have an all-women crew.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 23, 2024
10 gay or bi players have been NFL draft picks, two in the first round
In NFL history, there have been 10 players drafted who were openly gay or bisexual, but only one who was out at the time he was drafted.
By Jim Buzinski | April 23, 2024
Disc Golf Pro Tour event receives threat of violence as trans athlete participates
Trans competitor Natalie Ryan later confirmed on Instagram that she was targeted by a threat sent to the Music City Open in Nashville.
By Karleigh Webb | April 22, 2024
The Golden Girls traded cheesecake for sports beefcake these 11 times
The Golden Girls had many great moments over the years, and some of these moments included sports and athletes. Here are some of the best.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 21, 2024