In 2017, Katie Sowers came out publicly on Outsports as a lesbian, the first openly gay coach in NFL history.
In the 2019 season, she became the first female and first out coach in the Super Bowl.
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Carl Nassib is the first and still only to ever play a down as openly gay, but the rest are still trailblazers.
By Jim Buzinski | September 12, 2024
Shannon Sharpe has been followed by gay rumors for years. Still, he says his Instagram Live sex broadcast wasn't in response to that.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 12, 2024
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
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
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
The NFL's top draft pick continues a tradition to honor his mom.
By Jim Buzinski | September 8, 2024
Emma Wiggs added paracanoe gold and silver onto Team LGBTQ’s Games count, as she was cheered on by “love of my life” Gem.
By Jon Holmes | September 12, 2024
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
"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
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
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
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
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, 2024
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 has won 22 Paralympic medals in her extraordinary career. Her moms, Deborah and Bridget, have been celebrating.
By Jon Holmes | September 10, 2024
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
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
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
