Canceling college football could have devastating impact on LGBT college athletes
The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they’re canceling their fall sports seasons, which could devastate non-revenue sports.
By Alex Reimer | August 12, 2020Gay high school football star, out to teammates since middle school, never heard a gay slur
Terrence Bogan scored 77 touchdowns while also starring in school plays. Next year he’ll play for Trinity College.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 10, 2020T.J. Callan: If White police learned this lesson from football, it could change how they treat Black lives
Former University of Miami running back T.J. Callan, the gay son of a police officer, finds talking about police brutality “extremely exhausting and frustrating.”
By T.J. Callan | June 9, 2020Oregon State dismisses TE from team after homophobic, racist statements
Rocco Carley can be heard making homophobic, racist and Islamophobic remarks on a video that surfaced online late Wednesday night.
By Brian C. Bell | June 4, 2020Scott Frantz leaves football, having blazed a trail in major college sports
Scott Frantz was publicly out as gay for three years while playing for the Kansas State Wildcats.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 20, 2020Scott Frantz may never get an NFL shot. Has homophobia played a role?
There are several factors out of Frantz’s control that are contributing to him being ignored by NFL teams.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 1, 2020A conversation with T.J. Callan about the history of gay black men coming out in sports
For former Miami football player T.J. Callan, seeing other black LGBTQ athletes come out gave him hope.
By Jim Buzinski | March 3, 2020Why Jason Collins endorsed openly gay former wrestler Akil Patterson for Baltimore City Council
Collins and Patterson have both dedicated their lives to public advocacy work and helping young LGBTQ athletes.
By Alex Reimer | February 11, 2020Openly LGBTQ athletes challenge student-athletes to build safer spaces at Pride On The Court panel
At this weekend’s Pride On The Court at Sarah Lawrence College, openly LGBTQ athletes told student-athletes it’s their responsibility to create safe locker room environments.
By Karleigh Webb | February 10, 2020Gay football player felt driven from Miami Hurricanes by anti-gay taunts
T.J. Callan played for the University of Miami until he felt he would never be accepted as a gay man by coaches, players or staff.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 5, 2020Out LGBTQ Teacher of the Year winner knelt during anthem at college football championship
Kelly Holstine says she took a knee in protest during “The Star-Spangled Banner” to stand up for the marginalized and oppressed.
By Alex Reimer | January 17, 2020Read the speech a gay college football player gave to an LGBTQ campus forum
Learning to love the person you see in the mirror.
By Christian Zeitvogel | January 15, 2020For NFL hopeful Scott Frantz, being gay is not a burden but a chance to be a role model
Scott Frantz gets his first chance to show NFL scouts that he can play at the next level.
By Jim Buzinski | January 13, 2020Scott Frantz is on his way to the NFL
The out gay defensive tackle, who played three seasons for Kansas State after coming out, is ready to play in the NFL.
By Dawn Ennis | January 13, 2020The Outsports honor list
In its second decade, national organizations have honored Outsports several times for its coverage of LGBT sports.
By Dawn Ennis | January 8, 20202019
Outsports Male Athletes of the Year: 8 out gay and bi college football players
These 8 out gay and bi college football players have forged their own paths playing a sport they love.
By Jim Buzinski | December 26, 2019Outsports’ 2019 year-end awards
Who stood out this year in the the world of LGBTQ sports?
By Cyd Zeigler | December 26, 2019After telling his coming out story, Amherst’s Avery Saffold closes football career on a high note
The Amherst Mammoths’ defensive back reflects on how coming out helped make his senior year special.
By Ken Schultz | December 17, 2019Questions of anti-gay bias surface after Ron Prince’s dismissal at Howard University
Despite Ron Prince’s resignation, questions linger about his interrogation of players: “I know someone in here is gay!”
By Karleigh Webb | December 12, 20198 openly gay and bi college football players played season on their terms
For the eight openly gay or bi college football players, being out athletes enhanced their experiences.
By Jim Buzinski | December 3, 2019