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This week’s winners and losers in LGBTQ sports
Every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days.
Ryan Russell calls on athletes to fight trans bans: ‘Don’t let anyone use the games that we love for hate’
"To use sports to perpetuate hate is the exact opposite of what sports is all about," writes the former NFL player in a powerful op-ed.
Today On Deck: Amber Glenn, Candice Wiggins, WNBA, the Brewers, Baker Mayfield, Trans Athletes
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
In today’s On Deck Circle: Martina, Serena, Naomi Osaka, Utah Republicans, Collin Martin and Carson Wentz
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
Longtime Cincinnati Bengals PR director Jack Brennan comes out as queer
‘I feel like I want to become more genuine to people around me and not hide anymore.’
Gay former NFL player Esera Tuaolo says league is ready for openly gay player
When Tuaolo came out in 2002, he didn’t believe the NFL was ready for an openly gay player. But his thinking has changed.
Tales from a gay football fan
Alex Reimer shares the complicated relationship between his sports fandom and sexuality.
Winners and losers of the week in LGBTQ sports
Each and every Saturday, our managing editor reviews the top Outsports stories of the past 7 days and decides who won, and who lost.
Tennis lovers; Tennis hater; Reggie Jackson tells off Curt Schilling; The sports connection to the Challenger disaster
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.
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The Outsports honor list
In its second decade, national organizations have honored Outsports several times for its coverage of LGBT sports.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell issues new apology for making anti-gay remark in college
Campbell’s comments were first unearthed by a reporter with his own history of homophobic tweets.
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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.
Gay coach Katie Sowers not returning to San Francisco 49ers next season
Sowers became the first out LGBTQ coach in NFL history in 2017.
Christmas countdown of LGBTQ sports winners and no losers
Each week, our managing editor reviews the big Outsports stories of the past 7 days, and ranks them as winners or losers. This week, everybody’s a winner!
This gay football player wants LGBTQ athletes to know how supported they are
Etienne Aduya, who played football at Williams College, is working with his alma mater to ensure LGBTQ athletes feel less alone.
Michigan recognizes rights of trans student athletes; Collin Martin returns; Happy Hanukkah
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.
Sarah Fuller is destroying barriers, and that’s huge for LGBTQ athletes
Fuller’s success as Vanderbilt’s kicker shows the best players can be anybody.
Thanksgiving week LGBTQ sports winners and losers
If your long holiday weekend includes lots of leftovers, take heart: here’s a fresh list right out of the oven highlighting our big stories of the last 7 days.
Read why tomorrow is a big day at Outsports; Book review; Inspiring athletes
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.
Your Halloween costumes; NCAA meets on gender identity, LGBTQ Running
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.
Jake Bain’s accusations; Gay woman in NFL; RIP Travis Roy
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.
Indiana gets invasive; Political perspective; Kissing Nikki Hiltz
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.
Bi NFL free agent Ryan Russell has a message to teams that say they’re pro-LGBT: ‘Call me’
Russell says NFL teams are running out of excuses to not sign an openly gay or bisexual player.
An out college football player who wore Pride on his helmet
Being Out: Jack Storrs and his teammates sent a powerful of symbol of support with their Pride decals, as he reflects on being an out athlete.
Sue Bird on ‘Cute white girls’; Coach aids gymnast’s transition; Billie Jean King in 7th heaven
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.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Michael Sam blazes a trail in college football and NFL
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Show you stand up to bullying by wearing purple for 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.
This gay football player’s superpowers against bullying were coming out and empowering himself
Jacob Lancaster faced daily bullying in elementary school. Now he’s focus on his senior season with his teammates.
Trailblazing coach, USA Swimming dives into diversity, Red cards galore
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.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Troy Aikman says being gay ‘is not my lifestyle’
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
The Year We Made Contact, Rugby Reax, How we celebrated Coming Out 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.
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