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This week’s winners in LGBTQ sports roar in like a Lioness
Each and every Saturday, our managing editor reviews the top Outsports stories of the past 7 days and decides who won, and who lost.
New documentary ‘Lioness’ highlights out bisexual boxing icon Nicola Adams
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and former WBO Female Flyweight champion will chronicle her life and rise in the new film.
On Deck today: USWNT, Muhammad Ali, Jessica Andrade, Marjorie Taylor Greene
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
In today’s On Deck Circle: USAHockey, Megan Rapinoe, Gay Formula 1 driver, Gay son scarred by Rush Limbaugh-loving dad
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
Look at who’s in today’s On Deck Circle, a new daily feature
On Deck Circle is a daily round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
Rainbow Laces: A small symbol making a big impact
Boxing title contender Kristen Fraser says Stonewall U.K.’s campaign is changing the conversation.
It’s Giving Tuesday; Steelers/Ravens moved yet again; Holiday HangOUT
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
Transphobia, Homophobia and Sports; Throwback NHL Jerseys; Got Your Rainbow Laces?
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
LGBTQ sports politicalpalooza; Gay surfers; Amazin LêThi
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
Mike Tyson’s confrontation of Boosie Badazz’s transphobia is encouraging, yet ultimately flawed
Boosie’s comments on Dwyane Wade supporting his transgender daughter were rightfully questioned, but how Tyson did so came with its own frustrations.
Olympian Nicola Adams will become first person to dance with same-sex partner on popular British dancing show
The two-time gold medalist will dance with another woman on this upcoming season of, "Strictly Come Dancing."
Winners and losers of the week in LGBT Sports
A look back at the big stories we’ve covered in the past 7 days.
The World Gay Boxing Championships look to ‘disrupt’ homophobia in sports
Founder Martin Stark plans to hold the first World Gay Boxing Championships in Sydney, Australia in 2023 with a number of LGBTQ fight nights in the lead up.
British boxer ‘apologizes’ after getting sacked for homophobic and transphobic TikTok
Middleweight James Hawley’s promoter dropped him because of his bigoted TikTok video. But he says he’s the real victim here, saying he has gay friends and a cousin.
30 Moments of Pride: Pat Manuel becomes first trans man to win pro boxing match
Pat Manuel completed a six-year transformative journey in 2018 by defeating super featherweight Hugo Aguilar.
30 Moments of Pride: Orlando Cruz wins WBO NABO Super Featherweight title
Three years after his historic coming out, Orlando Cruz made history again.
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For Pride 2020, here are 30 Moments of Pride
From Jason Collins to Ireen Wust, Outsports is sharing 30 stories over 30 days, celebrating out athletes who made history.
So who is eligible to be an underdog? Karleigh Webb sets the ground rules
We love them, root for them, make movies about them, but what qualifies someone to be an "underdog"?
Telemundo celebrates out boxer Orlando Cruz on Boxeo Telemundo
The long-running boxing series touched on the impact of Cruz’s historic coming out and success on Telemundo.
23 sports-themed movies we recommend watching while you #StayHome
These are the essential films we picked, centered around sports, that will get you through the coronavirus crisis. Did we miss your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
Lesbian boxer defies Islamic law by posting selfie kissing her partner
Great Britain’s April Hunter makes a statement for LGBTQ rights on social media while vacationing in The Maldives.
Bisexual Olympic gold medal boxer Nicola Adams retires
The first woman to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the ring steps down due to irreversible eye damage.
Tyson Fury’s homophobic past adds fuel to WWE’s Crown Jewel controversy
The British boxing champion is expected to face WWE’s Braun Strowman at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31.
LGBTQ Sports winners and losers of the week
Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects the heroes and goats from the past seven days of LGBTQ sports coverage.
Trans boxer Patricio Manuel is the new face of Everlast
Transgender boxer Patricio Manuel makes history yet again, this time in a revealing Everlast campaign of boxing "trailblazers."
Olympic boxer battles homophobes after officiating sister’s same-sex wedding
When retired middleweight Olympic boxer Anthony Ogogo of England officiated his sister’s same-sex wedding, he was surprised by the homophobic blowback.
15 LGBTQ sports films where #LoveIsLove
These LGBTQ sports films examine queerness and athletics issue through historic and fictional lenses.
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Patricio Manuel
Overcoming a number of obstacles following his transition, Manuel became the first professional male trans boxer ever to win a fight.
Gay boxer proposes to boyfriend after winning his first match
Gay boxer Anthony Ash proposed to his boyfriend in the ring to the delight of cheering fans.
Last chance to see ‘Breaking Barriers: Sports For Change’ exhibit
Chris Mosier and Billie Jean King are among those honored by the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
Homophobe boxer caught on video: Adrien Broner threatens to shoot gays
Boxer Adrien Broner posted his homophobic rant on Instagram and now may face legal trouble
Boxer says he agrees with Hitler, calls gay people ‘the plague,’ then ‘apologizes’
Mexican boxer Dario Larralde said, "I know that Hitler was a bad person, but... the plague of gays are a pest."
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