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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
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 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
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
Phillips wore the Pride pin while taking home two All-American gymnastics honors at the NCAA championships.
By Jim Buzinski | April 22, 2024
A school paper's profile of three Ball State athletes show how acceptance and inclusion are a winning combination.
By Jim Buzinski | April 19, 2024
A number of sports across the NCAA would still be inclusive of trans athletes, at least for now. The NCAA is still reviewing its policy.
By Karleigh Webb | April 26, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
By Jim Buzinski | April 23, 2024
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
