Month: August 2015

Sam Stanley may have come out publicly this weekend, but he has been out on Instagram and Twitter for weeks - you just had to know where to look.

Sam Stanley, the gay professional rugby player who came out publicly last weekend, shares personal insights into his journey toward acceptance over the last year.

Dimitri Petrakis says even his boyfriend heard the comments at a game.

Sam Stanley has been trying to figure out how to come out as gay over the last 14 months. With the support of his team, he now comes out publicly.

Andrew Goldstein's Courage Game effort to help a young gay lacrosse player will be featured on ESPN this weekend. Plus, gay referees are slowly coming out and talking about homophobia in their corner of the sports world.

Andrew Goldstein's Courage Game effort to help a young gay lacrosse player will be featured on ESPN this weekend. Plus, gay referees are slowly coming out and talking about homophobia in their corner of the sports world.

The tennis star is the face of sexing up Tommy Hilfiger's underwear line.

The diver has long been denied the honor despite his four gold medals.

The new Campus Pride Sports Index helps college athletic departments measure the effectiveness of their LGBT inclusion efforts.

The World Track and Field Championship are taking place in Beijing, but my cat Walter is unfortunately not there due to eligibility issues (he's a cat). But he would give the high jump contestants a run for their money:

An economist breaks down the numbers in the major and minor leagues.

This gay high school football referee in Louisiana has heard and seen homophobia throughout his decade of wearing the stripes. He talks anonymously about his experience in hopes of bringing change.

This Saturday, Aug. 29, the Chicago White Sox team up with Equality Illinois to hose "Out at the Sox."

The soccer player's act of kindness made one teen's summer.

Mike Leaf left the Winona State program five days after the incident.

All in one weekend we saw professional athletes come out in rugby and baseball, and Michael Sam left football at least temporarily.

British player says he has received overwhelming support since coming out.

Team USA beat Canada on their home turf to win Parapan Am gold in women's wheelchair basketball, lead by out head coach Stephanie Wheeler.

If David Denson, or any other gay player made the roster, the Brewers would be a great fit.

DeAndre Levy has donated 100 tickets to several LGBT non-profit groups to attend Pride Day at Ford Field Oct. 25 when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings.