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Pride On The Court at Sarah Lawrence College took another leap forward in year three, and seeks more in year four.
Aaron Hernandez’s fiancée speaks about sexuality rumors following Netflix series
Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez told ABC she would not have loved her late partner any differently if he was gay or bisexual.
Ex-NFL lineman Ryan O’Callaghan says he grappled with role in Aaron Hernandez Netflix series
Ryan O’Callaghan was hesitant to speculate about Hernandez’s sexuality, but ultimately agreed to share his perspective as a formerly closeted NFL player.
Today in LGBT Sports history: We Love Philadelphia!
From the Phillies to the Eagles to the Flyers to the Sixers, Philadelphia has the most passionate Outsports fans!
Our 4th most popular story: Gay former Dallas Cowboy Jeff Rohrer is marrying his boyfriend this Sunday
Jeff Rohrer played for the legendary Tom Landry. As he marries his boyfriend, his Cowboys teammates have his back.
Listen to this gay athlete’s song of support for people in the closet
Bradley Kim wants everyone to know they are not alone, even if it might feel that way sometimes.
NFL Combine questions about being gay would have ‘scared the shit’ out of Ryan O’Callaghan
O’Callaghan prays the gay NFL prospects he knows were not asked these questions.
5 college basketball coaches speak from the closet
Five closeted college basketball coaches talk about the deep-seated homophobia and forced lifestyle contracts that are driving them to suicidal thoughts and out of their profession. Right now, no one is doing anything about it.
My increasing frustration w/ closeted pro athletes
ESPN's piece on The Courage Game, featuring trailblazing gay lacrosse player Andrew Goldstein, demonstrated the transformative power of pro athletes coming out and the sad reality that so few of them are willing to do it.
Podcast: Gay pro athletes fear media?
Two gay NFL players have allegedly said they won't come out because of the media. Is that really why athletes stay in the closet?
Podcast: Gay pro athletes fear media?
Two gay NFL players have allegedly said they won't come out because of the media. Is that really why athletes stay in the closet?
Christian school bullies gay athlete into silence
One athlete's story highlights the dangers some Christian schools pose as they threaten LGBT athletes and fire gay coaches. Yet these schools are allowed to remain in the NCAA and NAIA. That must change immediately.
Michael Sam: Famous gay NFLers have reached out
Michael Sam said gay NFL players have contacted him, including some names the average person would know.
Gay hockey player went back in the closet to coach
Nora Cothren was an out ice hockey player at Smith College. Yet after she graduated she went back in the closet to become a coach, even denying her engagement to be married. Now she's finding the strength to be her true self.
How this gay coach used Outsports to find a family
When he was in the closet, Anthony Nicodemo used Outsports as a resource for information and inspiration. Ultimately he found acceptance and a family. Today he is helping other people in the closet find strength.
