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Gay WNBA star Breanna Stewart steps in it with a Puma Harry Potter kicks collab
Breanna Stewart has released a new sneaker collaboration with Puma featuring the world of Harry Potter. Some trans people are upset.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 13, 2024
Former NHL players praise goaltender who courageously shared their trans coming out story
After 10 years as a hockey pro, Kevin Lindskoug has been speaking to Swedish media about being a crossdresser.
By Jon Holmes | September 13, 2024
Trans MMA fighter’s historic debut is the focus of new doc film ‘Unfightable’
New documentary film gives the backstory on trans pioneer Alana McLaughlin, who is still waiting for a second fight three years later.
By Karleigh Webb | September 13, 2024
Yankees broadcasters have a lovers’ quarrel in booth. And look at the muscles on this player.
Michael Kay and John Flaherty have an on-air fight right out of 'Real Housewives'. Plus: a thirst trap who redefines jacked.
By Ken Schultz | September 13, 2024
NWA will have its first out trans woman challenge for the World Women’s title
'I am honored to be the first but I hope and pray that I am not the last,' Saraya Saber said of her historic bout as a trans woman.
By Brian C. Bell | September 13, 2024
There have been 16 out gay and bi football players in the NFL’s 105-year history
Carl Nassib is the first and still only to ever play a down as openly gay, but the rest are still trailblazers.
By Jim Buzinski | September 12, 2024
NFL legend says his ‘accidental’ Instagram Live sex show wasn’t in response to gay rumors
Shannon Sharpe has been followed by gay rumors for years. Still, he says his Instagram Live sex broadcast wasn't in response to that.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 12, 2024
Gay paddler dedicates Paris Paralympics medals to her wife in emotional anniversary message
Emma Wiggs added paracanoe gold and silver onto Team LGBTQ’s Games count, as she was cheered on by “love of my life” Gem.
By Jon Holmes | September 12, 2024
One of the heroes on 9/11 was gay rugby player Mark Bingham, who stormed the cockpit on Flight 93
On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, one of the heroes of that terrible day — rugby player Mark Bingham — is remembered by his best friend on IGR’s ‘The Third Half’.
By Jon Holmes | September 11, 2024
Byron Perkins is trying out for the UFL, continuing the out athlete’s pro-football dream
"All I want to do is ball, all I want to do is surround myself with ballers," Byron Perkins said ahead of the UFL Player Showcase.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 11, 2024
29 out LGBTQ pro wrestlers make the cut in PWI 500 list of top wrestlers
Alex Kane ties the mark for highest-ranked out LGBTQ wrestler. Max The Impaler is highest ranked trans nonbinary wrestler ever in PWI 500.
By Brian C. Bell | September 11, 2024
Soccer fans display shocking anti-gay banners during match, coach denounces homophobia
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae reacted after fans attending an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Bouake produced homophobic banners.
By Jon Holmes | September 11, 2024