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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.
On Deck: Lesbian Pride, Stop AAPI Hate, Stanley Cup and Outed By A Ouija Board
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
On deck: WNBA, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Vatican and the World’s Strongest Gay
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
On Deck: Demi Lovato, Patrick Ewing, Cam Newton, the Yankees and a new LGBTQ sports TikTok
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
On Deck: Mr. Grim, Tokyo Olympics, Lauren Boebert, Kayla Braxton, Chris Mosier
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
On Deck today: Andy Towle, Sue Bird, Rep. Angie Craig, Russell T Davies, Luka Doncic
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
On Deck today: Billie Jean King, Steve Kornacki, bisexual and trans athletes
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
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.
On Deck today: USWNT, Muhammad Ali, Jessica Andrade, Marjorie Taylor Greene
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
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.
Super Bowl weekend winners and losers 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.
2 love stories, 3 takes on the ‘trans debate’ and Curt Miller is back with the Sun
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.
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.
This city defeated the feds and won $3M; Best LGBTQ colleges; Joe Buck and Troy Aikman mock flyover
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: 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.
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