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This week’s LGBTQ Sports winners and losers PLAY BALL!

Every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days, and this week we are celebrating the return of baseball!

Mom of champion trans cyclist speaks out against ‘hysteria’ about her daughter

Emily Bridges, who came out as transgender six months ago, is facing slanderous attacks from anti-trans activists.

Cycling club supports trans community by withdrawing from Arkansas championship

By pulling out of Fayetteville-based championships, the Revolution Cycles Club sets a sterling example for the rest of the sports world.

Triumphant winners and transphobic losers of the week in LGBTQ sports

Each and every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days, and this week we are celebrating transgender people in sports.

On Deck: Am I A Lesbian? Gay Travel, Bisexual Erasure, Megan Rapinoe, Howard Cosell

On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.

During Covid-19, this gay out-of-work airline employee is biking across North America for LGBTQ youth

Andrew Mortensen’s journey began in northwest Washington state. Six months later, he’s raised more than $7,500 for The Trevor Project, and is on his way to Patagonia.

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2021’s LGBTQ sports winners and losers

Once a week, every week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.

This year’s first list of winners and losers of the week in LGBTQ sports

Here’s a look back at the big Outsports stories of the first week of the new year.

Donald Trump Jr. attacked trans athletes at DC rally; Non-binary cyclist sums up TGIF feelings; Happy birthday, Kirk Walker!

The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBTQ sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

This gay teenage cyclist is one of the first pro male riders to ever come out

Justin Laevens, who’s from Belgium, says he wants to be an example for other gay cyclists.

Kelly Loeffler’s fate; Trans women reach parity with cis women athletes, says researcher; Talking ‘Trek’

The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBTQ sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Photographic history of men in love; Johnny Weir in Hall of Fame; Lesbians show they’re not extinct

The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBTQ sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Meet 3 out HIV+ athletes: A bodybuilder, a triathlete and the world’s greatest diver

Read about the challenges and achievements of HIV+ Olympic legend Greg Louganis, International bodybuilder Raif Derrazi, who is living with AIDS and U.S.A.F. 1st Lt. Josh Hipps, a triathlete living with HIV.

Saluting America’s LGBTQ athlete veterans; World’s Strongest Gay; Where did all the lesbian bars go?

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.

The Supreme Court hearing of LGBTQ sports winners and losers

A weekly list of stories from the past seven days with the theme of Courage Is Contagious.

Lesbian cyclist Camille Balanche makes history

Balanche is the first out lesbian cyclist to win the UCI Downhill Mountain Biking World Championship.

Ryan Russell’s message to the NFL, Lesbian cyclist makes history, MLB celebrates Spirit Day

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.

Harsher penalties for homophobia? Cyclist comes out, RIP Joe Morgan

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.

Watch: Outsports chat with transgender BMX Olympic hopeful Chelsea Wolfe on Instagram

USA Olympic BMX hopeful Chelsea Wolfe joined us on Instagram to answer your questions about being a trans athlete on a quest for Tokyo 2021.

Will Olympian run again? Gay athlete trailblazer, Trans BMX chat

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.

A new sport, a new award, new owners and sports boycotters

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.

Announcer won’t be back; Team’s best player leaves bubble; What is Tour de Trans?

Join The Huddle for a brief look at what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Winners and losers of the week in LGBT Sports

A look back at the big stories we’ve covered in the past 7 days.

Gay cyclist Lea Davison shows how Olympic sponsors welcome LGBTQ athletes

In preparing for the Tokyo Games, Lea Davison thanks LGBTQ icons for creating a more inclusive Olympic atmosphere.

This week’s LGBT Sports winners and losers

Every week Outsports’ managing editor presents the big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.

Gritty Kate Weatherly blazes trails on the bike and off

An aggressive, direct, transgender mountain biker from New Zealand is turning heads and changing minds with grit on the bike and grace off of it.

My favorite jersey: ‘Team Slurpee’

Once upon a time, an American cycling team sponsored by a convenience store took on the world, and looked cool doing it.

AIDS LifeCycle forced to cancel, an outpouring of love and support follows

Beautiful messages of support have poured in since organizers canceled the 2020 event due to coronavirus.

OUT Central Oregon’s Winter PrideFest continues dialogue on LGBTQ athletic visibility

LGBTQ representation, internalized stigma and the struggles of LGBTQ athletes were topics of discussion at Winter PrideFest’s opening panel.

3-time Olympian Inga Thompson removed from Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn. board, but not because of transphobia

"I do not hear trans voices calling for a separate ‘trans only’ racing category," said trans racer Molly Cameron. "I hear trans voices calling for acceptance..."

World cycling body joins other sports federations in considering new rules for trans athletes

The Union Cycliste Internationale announced it may reset maximum testosterone levels for trans athletes competing in women’s sports.

Trans cyclist Rachel McKinnon keeps winning championships and her detractors don’t like it

Dr. Rachel McKinnon sent a message at UCI World Masters that even President Trump’s eldest son heard.

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