Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: The first Outsports convention
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 12, 2020Watch: What’s the best way to come out to your teammates?
Ahead of National Coming Out Day, five out athletes shared their coming-out insights and experiences.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 30, 2020Watch: The current state of LGBTQ acceptance and homophobia in men’s hockey
Four players and referees in men’s hockey discuss their experiences being out in the sport.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 10, 2020Hosting Pride games may reduce anti-gay language used by athletes, per studies
Two studies out of Australia suggest teams that host pro-LGBTQ events experience less homophobic language by players.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 4, 2020Watch: Asian and Asian-American LGBTQ athletes discuss struggles and triumphs
In what may be a first, four Asian and Asian-American LGBTQ athletes talk about their unique sports experiences.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 1, 2020Conversation: How to support an LGBTQ athlete coming out on your team
Five coaches from across sports discussed how to handle the situation when an LGBTQ athlete comes out on your team.
By Cyd Zeigler | July 15, 2020What does Independence Day represent to LGBT folks in 2020?
I asked LGBT athletes, coaches, readers and Outsports colleagues what the 4th of July means to them in 2020. Add your perspective in the comments!
By Dawn Ennis | July 4, 2020Major esports tournament Evo canceled after SonicFox, developers withdraw participation
Dominique “SonicFox” McLean, other competitors and multiple game developers withdrew after allegations of sexual misconduct against Evo co-founder Joey Cuellar surfaced.
By Brian C. Bell | July 3, 2020Outsports conversation: 3 LGBTQ athletes discuss transitioning to politics and the year ahead
Rep. Sharice Davids (D-KS), Akil Patterson and Anthony Nicodemo share lessons learned in sports that lead to success in politics.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 23, 2020Outsports conversation: How to work with your favorite team to embrace LGBTQ fans
5 out employees at pro-sports teams joined us to talk about how to push for more LGBTQ inclusion from your favorite team.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 16, 2020Nick McCarvel chats with various LGBTQ people in tennis in #LGBTennis series
Outsports is teaming up with McCarvel to continue inclusive conversations in pro and amateur tennis.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 10, 20202 LGBTQ athletes in the Twin Cities share their life stories being Black in the Midwest
Kaitlyn Long and Justin Rabon live in Minneapolis-St. Paul where they have watched life turned upside down.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 5, 2020This gay college coach has found acceptance and success in conservative America
When Giovana Melo moved from Brazil to Nebraska to play volleyball, she embarked on a journey of sports and love.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 28, 2020Watch: How to tackle homophobic and transphobic language in sports
This event offered tips on how to address anti-LGBTQ language on your team or during a game.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 27, 2020Outsports Pride’s virtual conversations address making change, inclusion
Outsports Pride 2020 is going virtual with entertainment and conversation!
By Cyd Zeigler | May 14, 2020Another exciting Outsports Trivia Night
How much do you know about LGBTQ professional athletes and Olympians? Eight contestants accepted our challenge.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 12, 2020Team USA runner Nikki Hiltz hosting virtual 5k to raise money for The Trevor Project
The virtual 5k will take place June 28. Hiltz already has 1,300 people registered.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 8, 2020Outsports hosted a conversation about building inclusion with your team and school
We hosted a live conversation about building LGBTQ inclusion in your athletics department.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 6, 2020Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day
A week-long observance of, by and for women who love women culminated in Sunday’s Lesbian Visibility Day
By Dawn Ennis | April 26, 2020Outsports Trivia Night
How much do you know about LGBTQ sports history and recent stories? More than a dozen readers competed against one of our contributors for Outsports supremacy.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 22, 2020