Dikembe Mutombo was the kind of athlete, and human being, we should all aspire to be
Dikembe Mutombo is being remembered by people like Jason Collins as a great competitor, humanitarian, comedian and friend.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 1, 2024Dikembe Mutombo is being remembered by people like Jason Collins as a great competitor, humanitarian, comedian and friend.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 1, 2024Dennis Rodman had gay friends dress him, thought Robert Plant was hot, and even dated Madonna. Why would anyone think he's gay?
By Cyd Zeigler | September 19, 2024Jared McCain has famously painted his fingernails while lighting up the court for Duke. Now he's picked by the Philadelphia 76ers.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 26, 2024On April 30, 2013, President Barack Obama took to the White House podium to publicly praise Jason Collins, the NBA player who had come out as gay a day earlier. It was an extraordinary recognition of the power of Collins’ announcement, which still resonates today. To say that Jason Collins is driven is an understatement. […]
By Cyd Zeigler | June 18, 2024In an exclusive Outsports interview, NBA commissioner Adam Silver continues to extend his hand to gay athletes and the LGBTQ community.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 17, 2024Various sports commissioners have shared their thoughts on the LGBTQ community and Pride, including MLB's Rob Manfred and NBA's Adam Silver.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 14, 2024The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks took time out of their NBA Finals prep to celebrate Pride Month. It's part of the teams' DNA.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 6, 2024Dwyane Wade has thoughtfully emerged as a champion of his trans daughter, Zaya Wade. He'll be a voice at the Paris Olympics this summer.
By Cyd Zeigler | May 29, 2024Payton Pritchard is the latest athlete defying what have been conventional norms and wearing what makes him perform and feel better.
By Jim Buzinski | May 7, 2024Jared McCain was a standout player in his freshman year at Duke. All the while, he painted his fingernails for games, in a growing trend.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 29, 2024Jason Collins came out in the NBA 11 years ago today and inspired countless others to do so as well. Ben Shapiro didn't like it at all.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 29, 2024Michael Porter Jr. said NBA players have wild sexual fantasies including other men. The Denver Nuggets forward spills the tea.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 24, 2024Natasha Cloud returned to her hometown of Philadelphia to take part in the 76ers Pride Night and did something she'd seen for years.
By Shelby Weldon | April 16, 2024Bill Kennedy and Che Flores are gay and trans NBA referees. The NBA has put Emirates patches on them despite anti-gay laws.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 14, 2024Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is being questioned about a recording some say features him using a gay slur.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 9, 2024Jason Collins has supported LGBTQ athletes and scholars since coming out as gay in the NBA in 2013. Now he teams up with Pride Socks.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 22, 2024Carrington became a fan favorite of LGBTQ followers of the WNBA as she chronicled her relationship with teammate Nalyssa Smith on social media.
By Shelby Weldon | March 21, 2024The Detroit Pistons will unveil a line of all-gender clothing to coincide with their 10th annual Pride Night on March 24.
By Jim Buzinski | March 20, 2024Howard had hoped to dismiss the allegations from a man with whom the NBA legend says he had consensual sex.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 22, 2024Towns also invited the head of Twin Cities Pride to be his personal guest at the game.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 15, 2024