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Let’s celebrate Derek Carr’s embrace of an openly gay teammate, Carl Nassib
As Derek Carr readies to leave the Raiders, let’s cheer again how he reacted when Carl Nassib came out as gay.
By Jim Buzinski | October 7, 2024
The New Orleans Saints had their first male cheerleader in 2018 and some people couldn’t stand it
Jesse Hernandez made history in 2018 as one of (at the time) just three male cheerleaders dancing in the NFL.
By Jim Buzinski | October 7, 2024
San Jose State isn’t counting anti-trans forfeits as wins. WTF is up with that?
The San Jose State women's volleyball team, including Blaire Fleming, seems to be part of an anti-trans NCAA dynamic.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 7, 2024
NFL players are tired of reporters eyeing their ‘meat’ and want a new locker room policy
NFL players don't like being seen naked in the locker room and reporters aren't wild about it either but have a job to do.
By Jim Buzinski | October 7, 2024
With no sleep, no shoelaces and only a donut, Cal nerd Daniel Villasenor hit a $100k ESPN field goal for the ages
Daniel Villasenor is a student at Cal who, on ESPN's College GameDay, hit one of the most improbable field goals in Cal football history.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 6, 2024
Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart’s story is why Outsports has avoided spreading gay athlete rumors
Outsports has received gay rumors about athletes for years, including Kordell Stewart. Though that trend is declining.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 6, 2024
Gay former college athlete talked a decade ago about being closeted with Navy and Vanderbilt football
Gay former college offensive lineman Garrett Snoeyenbos had stints at Vanderbilt football and Navy before leaving the sport.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 6, 2024
San Jose State loses first match after vitriol over possible trans athlete Blaire Fleming draws police
San Jose State women's volleyball team lost its first match of the season as protests over Blaire Fleming intensify.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 4, 2024
Gay pitcher Anderson Comás’ career hits a crossroads, and Fernando Tatís gives us a locker room dance to remember
After struggling this season, Anderson Comás faces uncertainty. Plus the Padres and Fernando Tatis challenge Philly's thirst-trap supremacy.
By Ken Schultz | October 4, 2024
UFC weigh-ins are the straightest gay porn ever, and Dana White can’t get enough
UFC weigh-ins feature two hot, ripped guys facing off against each other, sometimes hugging. Straight guys will love it ahead of UFC 307.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 4, 2024
LGBTQ History Month — 6 out athletes marking milestone anniversaries in 2024
30 years ago, the first LGBTQ History Month was celebrated in the U.S. These stories from the Outsports archives show out athletes' impact.
By Jon Holmes | October 4, 2024
A fourth team forfeits against San Jose State over a possible trans athlete. An NCAA crisis looms.
San Jose State and Blaire Fleming will now win their 4th match by forfeit. What's next for SJSU as an NCAA full-blown crisis looms?
By Cyd Zeigler | October 3, 2024