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Fans hear more racism and sexism than homophobia.

BYU fans and others quickly attacked us for saying ‘sissy’ is a gay slur. Except, it is. This is why.

Using the word ‘sissy’ to demean another man is either homophobic, sexist or both. Take your pick.

After saying it would handle the issue, Mexico now says ‘puto’ is neither offensive nor a slur as fans continue the chant. It’s time for FIFA to clear their stadiums.

Fans in Los Angeles haven't hesitated to embrace the return of the Rams. That includes gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans fans.

When Paul Katami married Dallas Cowboys fan Jeff Zarrillo, he knew what he was getting into. He's embraced it ever since.

At first the Mariners apologized to the lesbian couple, but now the team spokesperson says reports claim the women were inappropriately kissing during the game, something the couple denies.

Reports say that out LGBT soccer players from the United States, Canada and Australia had to endure anti-gay chants from fans in their opening matches in Rio.

Chicago Fire general manager Nelson Rodriguez told fans before a recent match that the team will not tolerate anti-gay chants at its games.

For Oakland A's fan Jamie Neal, this year's Pride Night brought together friends and community and helped her move past many of her worries about transitioning. She found she is loved.

Jamie Neal went to an Oakland A's game earlier this year presenting as a man. The shame and discomfort she felt doing that made her throw away her men's clothes for good. She's Jamie from now on.

Jesús Tomillero would rather leave his sport than be the target of more homophobic abuse from fans and players.

Some of "baseball's best fans" show their true colors.

Five countries in total were fined for homophobic chants during World Cup qualifying matches, with Honduras yet to hear its fate.

Robert Cummins is a long-distance trucker from Indianapolis, openly gay, and a huge Indianapolis Colts fan. His all-time favorite player is Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, as much for his hotness as his talent. Cummins got a front-row seat at Monday night's Jets at Colts game and held the following sign: Cummins is not sure if […]

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh says football builds "real men." It's just the latest in a culture that ignores sensitivities based on race, gender, sexual orientation and just about everything else.

New York Islanders fans allegedly yelled racist and homophobic slurs at a group of Capitals fans during their Stanley Cup Playoffs game on Sunday.

Jamie Neal is a sports blogger in the middle of a big transition. "I am beyond scared to go to an A's game, a Niners game, a Giants game, any professional sporting event - and those teams all call one of the most liberal and diverse areas home."

Tinky Winky, the purple Telletubby, was courtside cheering on the Duke Blue Devils in their matchup against the Michigan State Spartans in the Final Four.

Many fans in the Duke student section are wearing rainbow flags for the team's Final Four national semifinal against Michigan State as a protest of the anti-LGBT state law.