Winners 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.
By Dawn Ennis | February 29, 2020Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.
By Dawn Ennis | February 29, 2020Out LGBTQ student athletes at Swarthmore College in Penn., have formed a new student organization, joining a national conversation.
By Dawn Ennis | February 28, 2020Bayman says she didn’t want to be defined by her sexuality, but now understands the power her voice carries.
By Alex Reimer | February 27, 2020‘The whole thing was so beautiful, I was crying for basically the entire ceremony.’
By Cyd Zeigler | February 27, 2020Legislation that would restrict the rights of trans Americans, including student athletes, is dead. But other bills continue to threaten those rights.
By Dawn Ennis | February 27, 2020The 2020 Olympic hopeful takes pride in ‘being part of something bigger than myself’ for LGBTQ and black communities.
By Brian C. Bell | February 27, 2020In an appearance on the Outsports LPF Podcast, Bean opens up about painful memories and missed opportunities during his time as an active player.
By Ken Schultz | February 26, 2020Alec Donovan came out in Outsports five years ago. Since then, he’s tried to be a leader in the LGBTQ community, experiencing many ups and downs.
By Alex Reimer | February 26, 2020Signing a Pride Night rainbow banner is so simple and can say so much. Plus, watch Jason Collins ring the bell.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 26, 2020The Evo champion’s departure comes months after the apparent demise of the once prominent esports organization.
By Brian C. Bell | February 26, 2020Joanna Harper joins ‘Five Rings To Rule Them All’ with insight into Olympic trans policy and her important research project.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 25, 2020At retirement ceremonies for Dwyane Wade, Heat fans pay heartwarming tribute to his trans daughter through their spontaneous cheers.
By Ken Schultz | February 25, 2020Days after claiming competing with trans athletes was unfair, Chelsea Mitchell outran Terry Miller for the second straight week, winning a state overall title in Connecticut.
By Karleigh Webb | February 25, 2020Mike Del Moro swam better after coming out at Tufts University, and a decade later realizes one never stops coming out.
By Mike Del Moro | February 25, 2020In a recent interview, Collins explains why there hasn’t been another openly gay player in the NBA since he came out seven years ago.
By Alex Reimer | February 24, 2020Great Britain’s Robyn Love popped the question in Paris to her teammate and girlfriend of 5 years, Laurie Williams. She said, “Yes!”
By Dawn Ennis | February 23, 2020Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.
By Dawn Ennis | February 22, 2020Joe Kelly and Justin Turner of the L.A. Dodgers had some fun posing as a same-sex couple for photographers. Our question is: Did you laugh? Or something else?
By Dawn Ennis | February 21, 2020Uncanny Attractions, EFFY’s Big Gay Brunch and AJ Gray’s For The Culture lead a swath of pro wrestling events ready to highlight underserved audiences in Tampa, FL this April.
By Brian C. Bell | February 21, 2020Nuno Costa has overcome many challenges, and now faces the biggest one of all: raising his daughter, Maria.
By Dawn Ennis | February 21, 2020