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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
First trans Paralympian says she was shown only love by athletes and fans
Valentina Petrillo did not win a medal in Paris, but the reception she received as an out trans athlete was uplifting.
By Jim Buzinski | September 10, 2024
Can you convince a drag queen to love sports? A gay podcast gives it the old college try.
College Football Tour's Andrew Bauhs and Chicago drag performer Muffy Fishbasket combine LGBTQ-centered sports talk and sharp wit on their new podcast.
By Ken Schultz | September 10, 2024Latest Articles on Outsports
A record number of out gay men competed at the Paralympics. It was a huge jump.
With a record number of out gay and bi men at the Paris Paralympics, Team LGBTQ took a huge leap in that department in 2024.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 10, 2024
Tatyana McFadden, a Russian adopted by 2 moms, is Team USA’s most-decorated Paralympic track athlete
Tatyana McFadden has won 22 Paralympic medals in her extraordinary career. Her moms, Deborah and Bridget, have been celebrating.
By Jon Holmes | September 10, 2024
New Falcons QB Kirk Cousins’ support of anti-LGBTQ group spawned fans’ hate speech
Outsports’ story about Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins’ appearance with Focus On The Family triggered anti-LGBTQ hate messages.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 10, 2024
These 9 ‘gayest’ NFL moments feature one of the all-time greats praising his ‘glory hole’
When this NFL player shared an accidental dick pic with the world, gay fans certainly took notice. Plus 8 other fun and inspiring moments.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 9, 2024
That time Troy Aikman said he’s chosen to not date men
ESPN's NFL analyst Troy Aikman has said being gay is 'a lifestyle people choose.' By his own words, he has simply chosen another lifestyle.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 9, 2024
Team LGBTQ finishes 11th, ahead of Canada and Germany, in traditional Paris Paralympics medal count
If Team LGBTQ were a country, the out athletes would collectively beat most other nations in the 2024 Paralympics medal count.
By Outsports | September 9, 2024
Whiny NFL fans are claiming overtime is ‘gay’ after Sunday Night Football
NFL overtime continues to drive conversation. After the Sunday Night Football win by the Detroit Lions, more fans are claiming it's 'gay.'
By Cyd Zeigler | September 9, 2024
Three-Peat! Out Paralympic captain Monique Matthews, Team USA claim third-straight gold
Captained by Monique Matthews, Team USA defeated their arch rivals to win a third-straight gold medal in Paralympic sitting volleyball.
By Brian C. Bell | September 8, 2024
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams posts a cool message on his fingernails in NFL debut
The NFL's top draft pick continues a tradition to honor his mom.
By Jim Buzinski | September 8, 2024
Few athletes win back-to-back golds. This out judo athlete just did it.
Out judoka Alana Maldonado took her second straight Paralympic championship just one year removed from tearing her ACL.
By Brian C. Bell | September 7, 2024
Amidst controversy, this USA nonbinary swimmer has won the most medals for Team LGBTQ at the Paris Paralympics
At her first Paralympics, USA's Christie Raleigh Crossley has won two golds and two silver medals. Some critics say she shouldn’t compete.
By Jon Holmes | September 7, 2024
Paralympian Dimitri Pavade comes out as gay in the midst of the Paris Paralympics
Dimitri Pavade chose to come out publicly as gay in the midst of his home country hosting the Paris Paralympics.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 7, 2024