Out Eagles cheerleader Kyle Tanguay is living his ‘American Idol’ dream
The first male Eagles cheerleader in 40 years made his long-awaited “American Idol” debut Sunday.
By Alex Reimer | February 21, 2020Out bisexual runner at BYU expresses ‘disappointment and confusion’ over Honor Code change
Bi athlete Emma Gee says “the removal of the ‘homosexual behavior’ provision has not made it easier to be out at BYU.”
By Emma Elizabeth Gee | February 21, 2020BYU removes ‘homosexual behavior’ clause from Honor Code
Brigham Young appears to be easing restrictions on its LGBTQ students and athletes, setting off celebrations across campus.
By Ken Schultz | February 21, 2020How International Day Against Homophobia in Sports was observed on Twitter
The International Day Against Homophobia in Sports is held every year on Feb. 19, which happens to be Justin Fashanu’s birthday.
By Shelby Weldon | February 20, 2020Scottish Football Association launches campaign to combat rampant homophobia across game
The SFA is unveiling a new public campaign warning fans it is illegal to spout anti-LGBTQ rhetoric at stadiums.
By Alex Reimer | February 20, 2020The champ and I
How CeCé Telfer made an impact at the intersections of Black and transgender history.
By Karleigh Webb | February 20, 2020Gay college tennis player goes from in the closet to organizing Pride Night
Caroline Mattise found her voice at Monmouth University after years of feeling she had to hide who she was.
By Caroline Mattise | February 20, 2020This soccer player came out last June and barely anyone noticed
Nicolas Fernandez came out and was warmly accepted by his team in Argentina. The fans have been cool, too.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 19, 2020Britain’s first out gay pro soccer player to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Despite a complex legacy, Justin Fashanu is being honored for his role as the first male pro soccer player to come out while still active.
By Ken Schultz | February 19, 2020Celtics honor first openly gay strongman Rob Kearney during Pride Night
The Celtics recognized hometown LGBTQ sports trailblazer Rob Kearney as one of their “Heroes Among Us” during their second annual Pride Night earlier this month.
By Alex Reimer | February 19, 2020Robert Dover was the first out gay Olympic athlete, in 1988
Robert Dover joins ‘Five Rings To Rule Them All’ with stories about meeting his husband and being out at the Olympics.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 19, 2020Olympic swimmer performed at his peak after coming out as gay
“After letting my walls down and coming out to the team, I felt like I could finally be me,” Canada’s Markus Thormeyer says.
By Markus Thormeyer | February 19, 202076ers celebrate the LGBTQ community at Pride Night
The 76ers welcomed Jason Collins, Brian Sims, and the whole LGBTQ community to Pride Night.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 19, 2020Cricketer Megan Schutt on combating homophobia in Australia
The world’s number 1 bowler, Megan Schutt, sheds light on her fight as an out lesbian cricket player in Australia’s sports community.
By Shelby Weldon | February 19, 2020Nyla Rose and wrestling allies tackle transphobia after historic AEW championship victory
Nyla Rose made history recently by winning the AEW Women’s World title, becoming the first trans woman to hold a major American promotion’s women’s championship.
By Brian C. Bell | February 18, 2020
Trailblazing trans hockey player Harrison Browne is now full-time actor: ‘Sharing things about my transition is way to give back’
Browne, who will star as a transgender man in an LGBTQ-themed play, says the power of storytelling can make trans kids feel less alone.
By Alex Reimer | February 18, 2020Cisgender athlete behind anti-trans lawsuit defeats top trans rivals
A plaintiff claiming it’s unfair that trans athletes are allowed to compete as girls earns a championship win and new questions.
By Karleigh Webb | February 18, 2020Out sports reporter makes her mark at University of Missouri campus radio station
Lauren Rosenberg is the first out LGBTQ sports reporter at the University of Missouri’s campus radio station, KCOU, and also a pioneer for women.
By lrosenberg101 | February 18, 2020Layshia Clarendon signs with New York Liberty as free agent
The first game for gender non-conforming guard Layshia Clarendon in a New York Liberty uniform will be facing her old team on their home court.
By Dawn Ennis | February 17, 2020Winners and losers of the week in LGBT Sports
Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.
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