Tennessee Titans celebrate National Coming Out Day
Titans join LGBTQ advocacy group in celebrating National Coming Out Day.
By Jim Buzinski | October 11, 2019Tyson Fury’s homophobic past adds fuel to WWE’s Crown Jewel controversy
The British boxing champion is expected to face WWE’s Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31.
By Brian C. Bell | October 11, 2019Gus Kenworthy will appear in the final season of “Will & Grace”
Gay Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy will appear on the final season of NBC’s “Will & Grace” revival — it’s actually his third TV appearance.
By Daniel Villarreal | October 11, 2019Billy Bean’s part in Major League Baseball’s LGBT history is still being written
The former outfielder for the Tigers, Dodgers and Padres is the only baseball player living today — current or retired — to have come out.
By Dawn Ennis | October 11, 2019Running with the wind: Vanessa Righeimer is an out competitor in the Chicago marathon
For Nike Windrunner Vanessa Righeimer, running opened a door to coming out. At the Chicago Marathon she seeks to race forward.
By Karleigh Webb | October 11, 2019Gay soccer player Collin Martin joins other out athletes backing Pete Buttigieg for president
Collin Martin, an openly gay MLS player, likes how openly gay candidate Pete Buttigieg handles his religion.
By Jim Buzinski | October 11, 2019This gay college football captain leads his team in forcing turnovers this season
Avery Saffold wears No. 1 and is a defensive force to be reckoned with for 4-1 Amherst College.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 11, 2019A look back at LGBT sports history: Rudy Galindo blazed a trail for gay figure skaters
No history of LGBT sports is complete without the man who paved the way for out figure skaters: Rudy Galindo
By Dawn Ennis | October 10, 2019Miami field hockey celebrates the LGBTQ community with Pride Game
Miami may have lost to top-25 Wake Forest, but they won the day waving a giant rainbow flag.
By Chip Rogers | October 9, 2019Gay swimmer ousted from Stanford pro-training group admits he broke team honor code by drinking
Gay swimmer and NCAA champion Adam DeVine said he was kicked off the Stanford team due to “homophobia,” but he has since modified his story.
By Daniel Villarreal | October 9, 2019Saying ‘I am gay’ in the mirror led college track athlete on path to acceptance
An injury forced Dalten Fox to come to terms with being gay and the Colorado State athlete soared from there.
By Dalten Fox | October 9, 2019Celebrating WNBA history: Sheryl Swoopes
Sheryl Swoopes, one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time, blazed a trail by speaking openly of her love for another woman.
By Dawn Ennis | October 9, 2019Ellen ignores history to defend yukking it up with George W. Bush at Cowboys game
Contributor Ken Schultz is all for inclusion, understanding, and friendship. But in this commentary, he takes issue with fellow comic Ellen DeGeneres, and her defense of her friendship with the staunchly anti-LGBTQ former president.
By Ken Schultz | October 9, 2019Gerald Bostock’s journey to the Supreme Court started with a gay softball league
Joining a gay softball league ended Bostock’s 20-year career in social work and began a six year legal journey to the Supreme Court steps.
By Brian C. Bell | October 8, 2019Celebrating the historic achievements of trans athletes on a crucial day at the Supreme Court
Transgender athletes Chris Mosier and CeCé Telfer made LGBTQ sports history and the U.S. Supreme Court will make a historic decision impacting trans rights.
By Dawn Ennis | October 8, 2019Elena Delle Donne triumphs over injured back, Sun in inspiring return to WNBA Finals
Despite a herniated disk, Delle Donne scores 13 points to lead the Mystics to the brink of a championship.
By Ken Schultz | October 8, 2019The rugger who came out while still playing: Ian Roberts is an LGBTQ sports history-maker
There are so very few male GBTQ athletes who come out while actively playing their sport. Ian Roberts did it in 1995.
By Dawn Ennis | October 7, 2019Farewell, Jill Ellis, and thank you
The winningest coach in U.S. Soccer history has left the pitch for the last time. Jill Ellis leaves the USWNT with a record to be envied, one which may never be duplicated.
By Dawn Ennis | October 7, 2019Pro hockey player Jon Lee-Olsen comes out as gay
Jon Lee-Olsen is one of the first male hockey players in history to come out publicly during his professional career.
By Shelby Weldon | October 7, 2019Roller derby skaters welcome trans and non-binary competitors
When anti-trans hit sites attacked, roller derby stood up and fought back
By Karleigh Webb | October 7, 2019