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Memories of 9/11 hero Mark Bingham shared on new gay rugby podcast
On the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, one of the heroes of that terrible day — rugby player Mark Bingham — is remembered by his best friend on IGR’s ‘The Third Half’.
Daria Kasatkina beats Greet Minnen in ‘LGBTQ landmark’ at U.S. Open
Russian 13th seed defeats Belgian in clash said to be first-ever singles meeting between two publicly out gay players at a Grand Slam tournament.
These Black pioneers are some of the most important figures in LGBTQ sports history
As part of Black History Month, Outsports celebrates the Black LGBTQ athletes who broke barriers for our community.
I Remember Father Mychael Judge, 9/11 hero and gay Catholic priest
Judge, a gay Roman Catholic priest, rushed into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11 to offer help and prayers.
Gay historian on why and how he compiles his list of LGBTQ Olympians
Tony Scupham-Bilton has been building his list of LGBTQ Olympians for a decade.
IWF insider: Trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is a go for Tokyo
The New Zealander would be the first transgender athlete to compete in an Olympic Games.
We celebrated the historic achievements of girls and women in LGBTQ sports in March
Every day in March, Outsports marked Women’s History Month by highlighting the contributions of out female-identified LGBTQ athletes.
We celebrated Black lesbian gay bisexual trans sports history every day for Black History Month
Every day in February, Outsports marked Black History Month by highlighting the contributions of Black, out LGBTQ sports athletes.
Sandy Parker stands at the intersection of Black and LGBTQ pro wrestling history
Parker’s many championships, accomplishments and defiant attitude inform today’s growth of underrepresented populations in pro wrestling worldwide.
Non-binary rock climber Lor Sabourin reaches historic new summit
In conquering the East Coast Fist Bump pinnacle, Sabourin charts a new path for non-binary climbers.
Happy 21st birthday, Outsports!
Today, 21 years after the first Outsports post, we’re saluting co-founders Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler for their work telling the stories of LGBTQ athletes, coaches and sports professionals.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Dave Kopay comes out
Every day during LGBTQ history month, we’ve told a story from our archive. We conclude our series with the NFL player who remains the most significant out gay athlete of our lifetime: Dave Kopay.
Celebrating women in LGBTQ sports: The complicated champion Martina Navratilova
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Mike Piazza announces, ‘I’m not gay. I’m heterosexual.’
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss get ownership stake in Dodgers
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: John Amaechi comes out
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: The Front Runner is published
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history with Jim, Cyd and LZ
LZ Granderson interviewed co-founders Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler about their 21 years telling stories at a virtual convention of queer journalists, where they were inducted into the LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: John Curry wins world figure skating championships after being outed
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Out gay diver Matthew Mitcham wins Olympic gold
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Renee Richards wins right to compete in Women’s U.S. Open
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
NLGJA names Outsports co-founders Jim Buzinski and Cyd Zeigler to LGBTQ Journalists Hall of Fame
The Association of LGBTQ Journalists said it chose the Outsports cofounders because they are among those "who have exemplified the association’s mission to advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ communities and issues."
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Greg Louganis comes out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: The only MLB team with players who have come out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
The 2020 World Series: A match between two exemplary LGBTQ-friendly teams
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are clashing for baseball’s world championship. For both teams’ LGBTQ fans, they’re already winners.
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.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: MLB umpire Dale Scott comes out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: First gay rodeo
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Jason Collins comes out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Division 1 coach Kirk Walker comes out as gay
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
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.
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: The story of the first Outsports convention
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.