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Memories of 9/11 hero Mark Bingham shared on new gay rugby podcast

On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, one of the heroes of that terrible day — rugby player Mark Bingham — is remembered by his best friend on IGR’s ‘The Third Half’.

Isaac Humphries sharing his story and songs to help suicide prevention

The Australian basketball star, who previously played in the NBA and came out publicly as gay last year, is working with non-profit R U OK? to encourage check-ins and conversations.

Gay player gets Rugby World Cup honor for tournament opener

Cyril Leroy, the founder of gay rugby club Les Gaillards, talks to Outsports about being given a ‘humbling’ role for the big France vs New Zealand game.

Appalling homophobic abuse of referee gets rugby league talking

Marcus Griffiths recently received anti-gay slurs and a death threat on social media. Former ref James Child, who came out publicly in 2021, says there are issues to address.

Carl Nassib retires and will work with NFL on LGBTQ inclusion

The former linebacker, who in 2021 became the first rostered NFL player to come out, wants to help ‘provide a view of how life is for an out gay player.’

Jordan Henderson apology ‘isn’t good enough,’ says Liverpool LGBTQ fans group

The England footballer says sorry to those who feel hurt by his transfer to Saudi Arabia — but gay supporters aren’t buying it.

NFL legend Marshawn Lynch’s gay sister led him to accept ‘Bottoms’ role

Former running back, who won Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks, says starring in the hit new movie was an ‘opportunity to correct my wrongs.’

Daria Kasatkina beats Greet Minnen in ‘LGBTQ landmark’ at U.S. Open

Russian 13th seed defeats Belgian in clash said to be first-ever singles meeting between two publicly out gay players at a Grand Slam tournament.

Minnen and Kasatkina set up clash as U.S. Open celebrates LGBTQ Pride

The only two out gay players in the Grand Slam singles will meet in the third round after victories on Open Pride day at Flushing Meadows.

LGBTQ England fans consider turning their backs on former hero Henderson

Three Lions Pride, an LGBTQ supporters group for the England soccer team, says ‘respect is lost’ for a player who was seen as a strong ally before moving to Saudi Arabia.