This is how 16 out Olympic hopefuls reacted to the postponement of the Summer Games
The next Summer Olympics will have a record number of out LGBTQ athletes. That’s simply been delayed.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 26, 2020NCAA athlete’s season cut short due to coronavirus shutdown: ‘I cope through counting my blessings’
LGBTQ sports coronavirus impact: Colby Grey is bummed that his sport’s season was cut short, but he is keeping a positive spirit.
By Colby Grey | March 25, 2020Gay pro baseball player Bryan Ruby found inspiration reading these 39 LGBT sports books
Gay pro baseball player Bryan Ruby shares his favorite books about LGBT athletes, plus his entire reading list.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 25, 2020Outsports readers show us their tattoos
We asked. They tweeted. How about you show us your tattoos?
By Dawn Ennis | March 25, 2020After coronavirus shutdown, let’s disregard our vanities
Social isolation has a way of showing us what is truly important in life.
By Alex Reimer | March 25, 2020LGBTQ, independent pro wrestling feels ripple effect of WrestleMania weekend’s cancellation
EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch and JALEX: Take Back The Power have been postponed while Uncanny Attractions and others canceled events amid rising coronavirus concerns.
By Brian C. Bell | March 25, 2020Katie Sowers has raised $3,000 for Meals on Wheels San Francisco in coronavirus crisis
Katie Sowers, the first gay NFL assistant coach, is using her platform to raise money to provide food during the coronavirus crisis.
By Jim Buzinski | March 24, 2020Tom Daley shares his support for Tokyo Olympics postponement
In a perceptive Instagram post, the longtime British Olympic diver vows “to work my tail off” to be ready for 2021.
By Ken Schultz | March 24, 2020For phys-ed teacher, social distancing makes remote teaching very difficult
LGBTQ sports coronavirus impact: Jonathan Vriesema misses sports but he mostly misses the personal connection he has with students.
By Jonathan Vriesema | March 24, 2020It’s Official: Tokyo Olympics won’t be held this summer
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and IOC president Thomas Bach have agreed to postpone the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo until 2021.
By Dawn Ennis | March 24, 2020Jason Collins and his partner test positive for COVID-19
Collins said his partner, Brunson Green, is also dealing with the disease. Collins believes he contracted it on a trip this month.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 24, 2020Rugby announcer Nick Heath becomes viral sensation for announcing everyday events during sports hiatus
With no rugby matches scheduled, Heath is taking to London’s streets to fill his time, and entertain the social media masses.
By Alex Reimer | March 24, 2020Influential IOC member Dick Pound says Tokyo Summer Olympics will be postponed due to coronavirus
Pound says the games will likely be pushed back to 2021.
By Alex Reimer | March 23, 2020As a gay man, I’ll miss the Olympics but postponing the only thing to do
The Olympics have always been special to LGBTQ athletes and fans, but the 2020 Games must be moved a year later because of the coronavirus.
By Jim Buzinski | March 23, 2020Gay basketball coach and educator Anthony Nicodemo says coronavirus pandemic will have everlasting impact on society
Nicodemo says the coronavirus outbreak is exposing the inequities in our society and education system.
By Alex Reimer | March 23, 202013 interesting facts about contributing writer Brian Bell
Outsports’ ‘get to know you better’ series made me realize how much of a creative dork I am. Also, sports!
By Brian C. Bell | March 23, 2020Denis Finnegan, 10-time national champion, comes out as gay
Denis Finnegan is one of the most decorated gay athletes in track & field to come out publicly. He just wants to help.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 23, 2020esports champion SonicFox signs with Evil Geniuses, pledges to continue message of ‘equality’
The Final Kombat 2020 champion will be joined by their longtime friend and teammate Jon “Dekillsage” Coello on Evil Geniuses’ fighting games roster.
By Brian C. Bell | March 23, 2020The QuaranTeam holds its final Zoom video chat of the summer
Outsports hosted one last Zoom video conference Friday night for anyone and everyone who wanted to join us in conversation, shared stories, and to feel connected.
By Dawn Ennis | March 23, 2020IOC sets deadline for deciding fate of Tokyo Summer Olympics
The International Olympic Committee announced it has ruled out canceling the games, but discussions about what else to do have only just begun.
By Dawn Ennis | March 22, 2020