Coronavirus and the world of sports
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By Dawn Ennis | March 22, 2020Winners and losers: A look back at the week that was
Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage amid our isolation because of the disease COVID-19.
By Dawn Ennis | March 21, 2020Gay pro basketball player comes out in Argentina, team embraces him
Despite hearing homophobic language, Sebastian Vega was totally embraced by his teammates when he came out.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 20, 2020Report: Sen. Kelly Loeffler, WNBA co-owner, sold millions of dollars worth of stock after coronavirus briefing
The Daily Beast reports Sen. Kelly Loeffler is one of four U.S. senators who got rid of their holdings before the stock market tanked.
By Dawn Ennis | March 20, 2020IMPACT Wrestling’s Trey Miguel apologizes for homophobic comments
The popular wrestler equated being unattractive to being gay in a heated social media exchange on Wednesday.
By Brian C. Bell | March 20, 2020Billie Jean King encourages young athletes to ‘keep playing’ during coronavirus shutdown
In these times of despair, exercise and physical activity are more important than ever.
By Alex Reimer | March 20, 2020AIDS LifeCycle forced to cancel, an outpouring of love and support follows
Beautiful messages of support have poured in since organizers canceled the 2020 event due to coronavirus.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 19, 2020Gay former NFL veteran Esero Tuaolo shares video of hardcore quarantine home chest workout
Tuaolo and other LGBTQ athletes are showing us how to keep fit during this period of social isolation.
By Alex Reimer | March 19, 202013 interesting (?) things about contributing writer Ken Schultz
As part of the “get to know us better” series, Outsports asked me to write about my favorite subject: myself.
By Ken Schultz | March 19, 2020Missing March Madness? Make your picks for March Meowdness
Cats vs. Cancer, a nonprofit organization co-founded by an Eagles fan and a Heat fan, raises money for cancer charities by tapping into the internet fixation on cats.
By Dawn Ennis | March 19, 20207 inspiring athlete coming out stories to read while you’re socially isolating
With many people practicing social distancing and staying at home, these stories of out people in sports will help inspire you.
By Jim Buzinski | March 18, 2020Trans British endurance driver Charlie Martin is back in the saddle at the iconic Nürburgring
Martin will race in the 24-hour event this fall.
By Karleigh Webb | March 18, 2020How Boston’s LGBTQ flag football league is working to make sports more inclusive for young athletes
FLAG Flag Football, one of Boston’s largest gay sports leagues, presents an annual scholarship to student-athletes who are working to make sports more inclusive for LGBTQ youth.
By Alex Reimer | March 18, 2020This lesbian must own an NBA record for speed
Lisa Feigenbaum is one of at least 7 out LGBTQ employees with the Sacramento Kings, possibly the most in men’s pro sports.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 18, 202013 interesting things about managing editor Dawn Ennis
We figured this would be a good time to help you get to know the Outsports staff better. Here’s Dawn Ennis.
By Dawn Ennis | March 18, 2020Jason Jaramillo: ‘I couldn’t imagine being a closeted coach’
An out college basketball assistant coach notes the best coaching comes from being your best self.
By Karleigh Webb | March 18, 2020Perspective from Patriots Nation: Tom Brady’s exit is stark reminder that pro football is a business
It is impossible to imagine someone else besides Tom Brady playing quarterback for the Patriots, even if it makes all of the sense in the world.
By Alex Reimer | March 17, 2020What do Outsports readers think of Tom Brady’s decision to leave the Patriots?
The NFL announced Tuesday that quarterback Tom Brady has decided to play for a team other than New England for the first time in his career.
By Dawn Ennis | March 17, 2020Former CDC official Stephanie Zaza on sports closures and what the future holds
Stephanie Zaza was a public health official for 25 years. She shares insights into both the power and cost of social distancing.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 17, 2020Billie Jean King’s support of USWNT recalls her own fight against sexism
The tennis legend who blazed a trail for women’s sports by winning the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tweets out her endorsement of equal pay for the USWNT.
By Ken Schultz | March 17, 2020