Gay Games 9 in Cleveland & Akron, Aug. 9-16

Gay Games, Outgames may merge in 2022

The groups organizing the Gay Games and Outgames have come to an understanding. That may result in the two events combining in 2022.

What a Gay Games medal means to a straight man

Kelly Lytle, son of former Denver Bronco and Michigan Wolverine running back Rob Lytle, shares his experience running in the Gay Games in Cleveland.

Gay Games 9 kicks off

The quadrennial Gay Games kicks off in Cleveland with an opening ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.

Take the survey on homophobia in sports

Michael Sam joins list of athletes encouraging people to take a survey to determine attitudes in sports.

United Church of Christ sponsoring Gay Games

The United Church of Christ is the first denomination to sponsor the Gay Games, and they're doing it at a high level.

'That's so gay' title of Gay Games ad campaign

The idea is to take a pejorative phrase and make it positive.

Diary of Gay Games Virgin: Ready to compete

For novice diver, the practice is over -- now it's time for the competition in Cleveland.

Gay former MIT swimmer reflects on the closet

Jonathan Goler swam at MIT a decade ago. He was accepted by his team then and encourages LGBT athletes not to quit sports for fear of coming out.

Gay Games 9 kicks off in Cleveland next week

The Gay Games are returning to the Midwest, arriving in Cleveland with the Opening Ceremony on Aug. 9.

Diary of Gay Games Virgin: Diving right in

Practice was one thing, but getting into a competition was an eye-opener.

Gay Games a homecoming for volleyball player

Adam Evans graduated from college in Cleveland and found support with the gay volleyball league. He has now started a similar club in Kentucky.

Gay Games brings wrestling coach back to the mat

Carlin Yetts had not wrestled competitively since high school, but with the Gay Games in his home state he is back learning a new discipline.

Gay Games registration in LA tonight at Gym Bar!

Some Ohio taxi drivers refuse to promote Gay Games

Various taxi drivers in Cleveland refuse to drive cabs that hold a special placard promoting Gay Games 9, set for Cleveland and Akron this August.

For sailor, Gay Games the 'greatest gift of all'

Emy Ritt is excited about the sailing events in Cleveland, her fifth Gay Games after discovering the event.

Watch: SF Tsunami water polo team readies for the Gay Games

Gay Games keep sports passion alive for referee

"It's important to help bring people to the Gay Games, to show them that there can be freedom in sport and through culture."

Gay Games profile: David Smith

Overweight and depressed, David Smith was energized by his 2010 Gay Games experience and led him into personal training.