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This gay Boston Celtics fan is working his dream job as his true self
Troy Goodwin does it all on game nights; and the best part is, he no longer has to hide.
Jason Collins’ journey to put his past ‘straight’ label behind him continues to inspire
Listening to Collins tell his story of coming out in the NBA reinforces the humanity behind his historic moment.
Dwayne Wade moved family from Florida because of anti-LGBTQ laws
The former Miami Heat star, who has a trans daughter, says Florida’s harsh laws made his family feel unwelcome.
Jason Collins came out 10 years ago, ushering in a period of increasing gay visibility in men’s sports
Collins’ coming out was an important moment. His decade of work for LGBTQ athletes is his lasting legacy.
Gay married Sacramento Kings fans sue team over alleged mistreatment by game security
The longtime season ticket holders say they were wrongfully detained and threatened by security, in part due to homophobia.
Dennis Rodman showed up at a Chicago drag show and tipped one of the performers $100
During a surprise appearance at a Boystown drag venue, Rodman publicly supported his local queens.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade use NAACP Image Award to support trans daughter
The 13-time NBA All-Star pays tribute to his transgender daughter: ‘I admire how you handle the ignorance in our world.’
Nets’ Cam Thomas fined $40,000 for saying gay slur ‘no homo’ in postgame interview
Thomas says the use of the homophobic slur was ‘insensitive’ after uttering it on national TV. Expect a fine.
This out gay dancer is making history with the Celtics
Patrick Opran performs as his authentic self every night at Boston’s TD Garden, in front of thousands of raucous Celtics fans.
Here are the 6 gay men who have been out publicly while competing in pro basketball
These gay athletes have broken through the noise to find they can be accepted as gay athletes in basketball.
Former Kentucky Wildcat, pro basketball player Isaac Humphries comes out as gay
Isaac Humphries also played 5 games for the Atlanta Hawks in 2019. He’s the latest pro athlete to come out as gay.
Dwyane Wade and ex-wife spar over their daughter Zaya’s request to change her name and gender
Siohvaughn Funches-Wade is accusing Wade of exploiting his transgender daughter for fame and endorsement deals.
Lakers hosting Pride Night against Anthony Edwards and Timberwolves
The Lakers are giving away Pride jerseys as Edwards plays one of his first games after using a gay slur.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Anthony Edwards’ cliché-filled apology for his anti-gay language isn’t enough
The NBA legend is calling on Edwards to back up his words with actions to help the LGBTQ community.
Anthony Edwards fined $40k by NBA, no mention of gay community or homophobia
Edwards recorded himself spewing homophobia then posted it on his own social media.
Will the NBA discipline Anthony Edwards? The LGBT community is watching
All the Pride flags in the world won’t give the NBA cover if they fail to properly address this clear use of a gay slur by its star.
Anthony Edwards uses anti-gay language, Timberwolves issue substance-less statement
Anthony Edwards chose to share his unfortunate use of ‘queer’ with hundreds of thousands of followers then apologized.
NBA Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway takes ownership of his homophobic upbringing
With his Hall of Fame induction a week away, Hardaway reflects on how growing up in the church inspired his infamous "I hate gay people" rant.
Top Phoenix Suns basketball exec Ryan Resch comes out as gay
‘Ultimately my goal is to normalize for people in and out of the league the existence of gay men and women on the basketball side," Ryan Resch says.
Mark Jackson continues to face allegations of graphic homophobia
Jackson has reportedly been turned down by the Kings and Lakers for their coaching positions.
Dwyane Wade shares heartfelt message to parents of trans children
Wade says he’s never forgotten what he felt when his daughter was born.
Magic Johnson talks about coming to love his gay son
When EJ Johnson came out to his dad, it took him some time to process the news.
Torrey Craig offers sincere apology for anti-gay tweets, talks about embracing the LGBTQ community
Craig says his tweets from 2011 don’t reflect who he is today: a father with LGBTQ family members.
76ers forward Paul Reed apologizes for anti-gay tweets from his past
Reed was one of 40 NBA players whose previous homophobic tweets were featured in a recent Outsports story.
NBA player Torrey Craig silent about old tweets hating ‘gay dudes,’ laughing about shooting them
Torrey Craig previously retweeted a message about putting ‘a bullet’ in the head of gay men, saying he hates ‘gay dudes.’ And much more.
A gay NBA fan found 78 homophobic tweets by 40 players on 23 teams
Many tweets came years ago. It doesn’t lessen the sting for the gay fan who discovered them, or other gay men in basketball.
Celtics forward Grant Williams used Pride Night to show support for his LGBTQ friends
Williams says he tries to use his platform to empower the LGBTQ community whenever possible.
Chicago Bulls show how Pride Night should be done with halftime drag celebration
The Bulls enlist one of Chicago’s most talented drag queens to pull off a tribute to great moments in LGBTQ history.
76ers broadcaster Kate Scott is the out LGBTQ announcer she didn’t see growing up
As the TV voice of the Sixers, Scott takes her place as one of the most prominent out gay figures in sports broadcasting.
Each of America’s big 5 sports currently has an out gay man in the pros. That’s never happened
For the first time, pro baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer has an out gay male player under contract.
Houston Rockets promote Clay Allen, who is openly gay, as general counsel
Clay Allen started with the Rockets 20 years ago and is now their lead counsel. He has a twin brother, also gay.
This is what it’s really like when a gay athlete hears gay slurs uttered by teammates
Brock McGillis suffered for years hearing the very things Kevin Durant and Sebastian Lletget were allowed to say.