Gay Sacramento Kings exec says he ‘just wants to be heard’
Kings Special Events Sales Director Karl Crudup will be part of Outsports’ conversation Thursday about how to push for more LGBTQ inclusion in pro sports.
By Alex Reimer | June 17, 2020Outsports conversation: How to work with your favorite team to embrace LGBTQ fans
5 out employees at pro-sports teams joined us to talk about how to push for more LGBTQ inclusion from your favorite team.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 16, 2020Watch: Jason Collins’ historic coming out story is featured in new Hulu series
Just in time for Pride Month, Collins was featured on the latest episode of Hulu’s “Defining Moments.”
By Alex Reimer | June 12, 202030 Moments of Pride: Openly gay NBA executive Rick Welts wins third championship with Warriors
One week after being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Welts saw the Warriors win their third championship.
By Alex Reimer | June 6, 2020The underdog rules
We love them, root for them, make movies about them, but what qualifies someone to be an “underdog”?
By Karleigh Webb | May 20, 2020Hey, Joe Budden: Bet on women to stick up for their league
2018 MVP Breanna Stewart sends a simple but sharp reminder when the podcaster overlooks the WNBA.
By Karleigh Webb | May 14, 2020What if sports media didn’t treat sexuality as a ‘distraction?’
It’s “What If? Week” at SB Nation, and today, Outsports is imagining a world in which sexual orientation or gender identity is treated as no big deal in major pro sports leagues.
By Alex Reimer | May 12, 2020Dennis Rodman challenged taboos of sexuality in sports long before The Last Dance
As a decades-old Rodman interview with Oprah demonstrates, the 1990s were a difficult time to have a frank conversation about sexuality.
By Ken Schultz | May 5, 2020My Top 10 favorite sports jerseys of all-time
Apparently, I have a thing for teal, says our Brian C. Bell.
By Brian C. Bell | April 28, 2020Allie Quigley didn’t win but she and her wife Courtney Vandersloot did us proud on ESPN
When WNBA star Allie Quigley competed in Thursday night’s NBA HORSE Challenge semifinals, ESPN properly acknowledged her wife and teammate, Courtney Vandersloot.
By Dawn Ennis | April 16, 2020Allie Quigley beats Chris Paul in NBA HORSE challenge
The Chicago Sky guard joined Tamika Catchings in repping the WNBA at the shooting competition.
By Shelby Weldon | April 12, 2020Jason Collins and his partner test positive for COVID-19
Collins said his partner, Brunson Green, is also dealing with the disease. Collins believes he contracted it on a trip this month.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 24, 2020This lesbian must own an NBA record for speed
Lisa Feigenbaum is one of at least 7 out LGBTQ employees with the Sacramento Kings, possibly the most in men’s pro sports.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 18, 2020Winners, losers and casualties: coronavirus edition
Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage. And this week’s coverage was dominated by the disease COVID-19.
By Dawn Ennis | March 14, 2020Riley Knoxx brings down the house and breaks a barrier in the NBA
The “#1 Beyoncé Impersonator In The World” reported to be first openly trans woman entertainer at an NBA halftime.
By Karleigh Webb | March 12, 2020Sports are not immune from the Coronavirus. Now what?
As LGBTQ athletes and fans, we know fear all too well. We have lived with it, and overcome it. With the NCAA, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and more closing shop, what can we do now?
By Dawn Ennis | March 12, 2020Family glow: Zaya Wade makes her red carpet debut alongside her famous folks
Dad Dwyane Wade and stepmom Gabrielle Union flanked Zaya Wade as she walked the red carpet for the first time since coming out as transgender.
By Dawn Ennis | March 9, 2020Love is in the air at Equality Night for the Sacramento Kings
Three same-sex couples were caught smooching on KissCam on Equality Night for the Kings.
By Dawn Ennis | March 5, 2020This pic from the 76ers’ Pride Night gives us so much hope for the future
Signing a Pride Night rainbow banner is so simple and can say so much. Plus, watch Jason Collins ring the bell.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 26, 2020Miami Heat fans erupt in support of Zaya Wade
At retirement ceremonies for Dwyane Wade, Heat fans pay heartwarming tribute to his trans daughter through their spontaneous cheers.
By Ken Schultz | February 25, 2020