Pro soccer player Robbie Rogers came out and quickly left the sport. Ohio State AD Gene Smith is a strong ally. And next month brings changes to Outsports.
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On a new podcast interview, Daley shares a cute new detail about why his mom assumed he was talking up his boyfriend before she learned he was gay.
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By Karleigh Webb | June 29, 2023This racing partnership between the gay racer and LGBTQ advocacy group designed to make a statement.
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By Jim Buzinski | April 25, 2024
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By Cyd Zeigler | April 25, 2024
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By Karleigh Webb | April 25, 2024
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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
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By Cyd Zeigler | April 24, 2024
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By Jon Holmes | April 24, 2024
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
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
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.
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