Trans boxer Patricio Manuel is the new face of Everlast
Transgender boxer Patricio Manuel makes history yet again, this time in a revealing Everlast campaign of boxing “trailblazers.”
By Daniel Villarreal | September 30, 2019NCAA championship swimmer Abrahm DeVine says homophobic Stanford coaches dropped him from team
In an Instagram post, out gay NCAA championship swimmer Abrahm DeVine says Stanford University coaches dropped him because of homophobia.
By Daniel Villarreal | September 30, 2019Winners and losers of the week in LGBT sports
Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects the heroes and goats from the past seven days of LGBTQ sports coverage.
By Dawn Ennis | September 28, 2019Miami University field hockey hosting two LGBTQ inclusion events next week
A public discussion forum about LGBTQ issues in college sports on Sept. 30, as well as a Pride Game, highlight the RedHawks’ push for inclusion.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 27, 2019Trans wrestler Mack Beggs gains some healing and closure in ESPN’s ‘Mack Wrestles’
An ESPN 30-for-30 short about trans wrestler Mack Beggs notes the unseen stories behind the headlines and where he’s at now.
By Karleigh Webb | September 27, 201949ers are the only undefeated NFL team, and with a gay coach on staff
Katie Sowers has been with the San Francisco 49ers for three seasons. This year they’re HOT HOT HOT!
By Cyd Zeigler | September 27, 2019‘Puto’ chants plague AAA’s Invading New York event
AAA’s New York City debut delivered high-flying action, colorful characters and blatant homophobia during multiple matches.
By Brian C. Bell | September 27, 2019Radio station accuses gay host of tweeting homophobic attack on himself, then demanding millions
A lawyer for Seth Dunlap called the accusations “false, defamatory, and self-serving” and says WWL Radio told him he had been “cleared.”
By Dawn Ennis | September 26, 2019Report: IOC delaying stricter rules for trans athletes because scientists can’t agree
The Guardian reports scientists are struggling to reach consensus on proposed new guidelines for transgender athletes.
By Dawn Ennis | September 26, 2019UFC fighters drop homophobic slurs in hotel confrontation
After their fight ended prematurely, Jeremy Stephens and Yair Rodríguez exchanged F-bombs outside the ring.
By Ken Schultz | September 26, 2019A shattering sexual assault led gay athlete to confront his identity and seize control of his life
After coming out as gay, Jonathan Vriesema is now dedicated to promote inclusiveness of LGTBQ people in athletics.
By Jonathan Vriesema | September 26, 2019Radio station that labeled gay host an anti-gay slur in tweet calls the cops for help
Seth Dunlap is threatening to sue WWL, calling it “an anti-gay, bigoted, and hostile work environment.” The station says it’s turned its investigation into a tweet over to law enforcement.
By Dawn Ennis | September 25, 2019‘Fabulous’ high school football lineman Jacob Lancaster refuses to be anyone else
Playing football and idolizing Billy Porter have rarely gone hand-in-hand. Jacob Lancaster is breaking the mold.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 25, 2019LGBT Lakers fans: pucker up for 2nd annual Pride Night
Robbie Rogers will be honored at the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2nd-ever Pride Night on Oct. 16 when the Golden State Warriors visit the Staples Center.
By Dawn Ennis | September 25, 2019Joanna Lohman is using soccer to train Nigerian girls to combat sex trafficking
Retired lesbian soccer player Joanna Lohman traveled to Nigeria with Sports United, a program that uses sports to help address serious regional challenges.
By Daniel Villarreal | September 25, 2019WWE’s Piper Niven comes out as bisexual
Bi Visibility Day provided the NXT UK star the perfect opportunity to share her truth with the world.
By Brian C. Bell | September 24, 201976ers made gay employee immediately feel like part of the family
Lee Cary felt lost after coming out as gay. But he has found personal and professional satisfaction with the Philadelphia 76ers.
By Lee Cary | September 24, 2019Megan Rapinoe wins FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year award
In a charged acceptance speech, the USWNT champion offers praise for other soccer activists.
By Ken Schultz | September 24, 2019Rice band spells ‘pride’ at halftime to mock Baylor’s anti-LGBTQ policies
Rice’s Marching Owl Band shows its support for Baylor’s LGBTQ students, who are marginalized because of school policy.
By Jim Buzinski | September 23, 2019Congratulations, Billie Jean King!
Tennis icon Billie Jean King was honored by both her hometown of Long Beach, Calif. and the Los Angeles Dodgers this past weekend.
By Dawn Ennis | September 23, 2019