Time once again for Outsports to stop the clock for an instant reply of the week that was. It’s my way of memorializing the glorious victories, the ignominious defeats, and the players and personalities who made them, lived them or just couldn’t avoid them.
I realize my roster may differ from yours, and I welcome your comments, contributions and critiques. I read them all! Details on how to reach me are below, after our look at the week’s winners, losers and hopefuls.
Winners: This trans coach married their spouse with love, confetti and a drag queen story time
Stephen Alexander married Kate Sahler in a colorful wedding, along with Naomi Chomsky reading ‘Marlon Bundo.’
Losers: World Cup’s attempt to reassure LGBTQ fans they’ll be welcome in Qatar falls short
Despite reassurances that LGBTQ fans will be safe, Qatar’s strict anti-PDA policies do not create a welcoming environment.
Hopeful: A gay rower’s viral post about homophobia shows power of coming out
Simon Haerinck, a gay rower in Belgium, saw his post about homophobia in sports go viral and it inspired him to do more.
Winner: Figure skater Amber Glenn comes out as bisexual/pansexual: ‘I don’t want to hide who I am’
USA elite skater and junior national champion Amber Glenn came out in an interview.
Loser: Atlanta Dream owner Kelly Loeffler is about to become the newest supporter of ‘religious freedom’ in the U.S. Senate
Loeffler’s support for so-called religious liberty legislation stands in opposition to those shared by the organization she runs, the WNBA and a number of other Georgia businesses.
Hopeful: Fired gay radio host Seth Dunlap breaks his silence: ‘No longer am I afraid’
The out sports radio host tweeted for the first time since accusations surfaced in September, telling doubters ‘shame on you.’
Winner: Dwyane Wade uses she/her pronouns to refer to his 12-year-old child
Former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade sets an example for dads of LGBTQ kids everywhere.
Loser: Every Democratic candidate, except Elizabeth Warren (because she won Megan Rapinoe’s coveted endorsement!)
Fresh off her Sportsperson of the Year award, the USWNT star publicly announces her choice of Sen. Elizabeth Warren in the Democratic primary.
Hopeful: From near tragedy, St. Bonaventure runner thrives after coming out
Dahron Wells struggled with his sexuality and it nearly cost him his life. But he’s now out and proud and helping other athletes reach their potential.
Winner: Trans athlete Chris Mosier: ‘I’m competing in the Olympic Trials!’
The transgender athlete announced on Instagram he’s registered to compete in the Men’s 50k race walk Olympic Trials for Team USA.
Losers: Lawmakers in 2 states make new efforts to restrict trans student athletes
Lawmakers in Washington State and Tennessee are the latest to try to restrict participation in sports according to a student athlete’s gender presumed at birth.
Hopeful: After telling his coming out story, Amherst’s Avery Saffold closes football career on a high note
The Amherst Mammoths’ defensive back reflects on how coming out helped make his senior year special.
Winner: This trans man is a champion bodybuilder and college freshman
Alex Tilinca won first place in the Teen Classic Physique competition this summer, beating even cisgender men.
Winner:NFL Films highlights the Gay Bowl and LGBTQ flag football in new special
The power of sports in the LGBTQ community is highlighted in this new episode of NFL Films Presents.
Winner: Gold Meets Golden brings together Olympians and entertainers for the Golden Globes
Gay Olympics fan Charley Cullen Walters has created a magical event that brings together Hollywood and Olympic athletes.
That’s all for this week! I’ll bring you a fresh list of winners and losers next Saturday. Got a name I missed, or want to challenge my choices? Comment here or on Facebook or Instagram, tweet at us, message me via any social media, or just plain email me at [email protected] Thanks!
