Video: Jason & Jarron Collins talk about the YOU Belong Sports & Leadership Camp
The NBA brothers share what the camp meant to them
By Cyd Zeigler | July 31, 2013The NBA brothers share what the camp meant to them
By Cyd Zeigler | July 31, 2013Ezra Amacher talks about his passion for Arizona basketball and why his apprehension about coming out has recently faded
By Outsports | July 31, 2013NBC Sports' Mark Lazarus seems willing to wait for an incident before discussing the oppressive laws
By Cyd Zeigler | July 29, 2013Mike Rice's attendance continues several months of working with GLSEN to understand the impact of the gay slurs he used with his players
By Cyd Zeigler | July 26, 2013Gay athletes and fans attending the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, won't be targeted under new laws that criminalize homosexuality, the International Olympic Committee said today. From the Russian website R-Sport: "As a sporting organization, what we can do is to continue to work to ensure that the Games can take place without discrimination […]
By Jim Buzinski | July 26, 2013Julie Hermann, the new athletic director at Rutgers University, is a lesbian and the mother of the 7-year-old son. Hermann did not come out in the media, but rather in her official bio posted on the school's website: "Hermann and her partner Dr. Leslie Danehy are the proud parents of a seven-year-old son, Aidan." She […]
By Jim Buzinski | July 25, 2013A coach says a boycott of the Games because of Russia's anti-gay laws won't work. Instead, all athletes should show the world they stand with their LGBT counterparts.
By Outsports | July 25, 2013This week's selections include diving and water polo from the world championships in Spain; the start of NFL training camps, baseball and Paralympics competition. More from Outsports:
By Jim Buzinski | July 25, 2013The speed skater explains why a boycott is a terrible idea and why there is virtually no chance of the Russian government harassing him.
By Outsports | July 24, 2013A bit of history will be made Saturday night in Seattle, when Liz Carmouche, 29, fights Jessica Andrade, 21, in a UFC bantamweight bout. The fight can be seen live on Fox at 8 p.m. EDT. It’s Andrade’s first UFC fight, while Carmouche’s last UFC event was a loss to champion Ronda Rousey where she […]
By Jim Buzinski | July 24, 2013The Games will start in February 2014 against a backdrop of Russia's new anti-gay laws.
By Jim Buzinski | July 24, 2013Last week, we had an English rugby player taking nude self-pics. This week, we have a rugby player turned gay porn star in Colby Jansen. Is there something about rugby that lends itself to one being uninhibited?The website Nightcharm has a long interview with Jansen (the photos are extremely NSFW, so no link here, but […]
By Jim Buzinski | July 24, 2013The former players address themselves at various life stages, from being teens in the closet to out-and-proud adults.
By Jim Buzinski | July 23, 2013Boxer who killed a man over gay slur came out publicly several years ago
By Cyd Zeigler | July 23, 2013We bring together experts on trans athletes and MMA for a reasonable conversation about Fallon Fox and the future of trans athletes in combat sports
By Outsports | July 23, 2013We rank all 32 NFL teams based on how "gay" they are. Not surprisingly, the Packers are tops. We hope.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 22, 2013Griner leads three rookies who have all supplanted Maya Moore, who had lead jersey sales for two seasons.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 22, 2013The Out-Fit Challenge Mud Run, created especially for the LGBT community, took place at Tuxedo Park in New York last month to benefit the Family Equality Council and the Ali Forney Center for homeless youth. Here is a gallery of people negotiating obstacles and getting muddy for a good cause.
By Jim Buzinski | July 22, 2013Galaxy records win as they anticipate a quick return to action for the openly gay winger
By Cyd Zeigler | July 22, 2013An eclectic roundup from the media on gays in sports, highlighted by an L.A. Times piece looking at how Britney Griner has risen above being bullied and loneliness. Plus, Chris Kluwe has porn star groupies and speedskater Blake Skjellerup is a fan of One Direction. WNBA's Brittney Griner has learned to rise above it all […]
By Jim Buzinski | July 21, 2013