Out Athletes
Olympic diver Jordan Windle writes children’s book with his gay dad
'An Orphan No More' tells the story of a father and an orphan who don't look the same. It's the story of Jerry and Jordan Windle.
Sheena Lawrick played in two Olympics. She’s talking for the first time about being gay
Sheena Lawrick was out at Nebraska and Team Canada. Now she’s married and raising a family, skipping Olympics No. 3.
Have you been out to teammates? Please take this important, confidential survey
A new survey studies the experiences of LGBTQ athletes who have been out on high school or college teams.
‘Team DemiNik’ puts up second WTA doubles win of 2021
Out doubles specialist Demi Schuurs and doubles partner Nicole Melichar win at the Volvo Car Open and move into third in the WTA Finals standings.
Gay former college rugby player is now running for city clerk in Michigan
Taylor Vanderlaan wants to bring his push for equality to public office in Kentwood, Mich.
Butch vs. Gore’s Cassandro Cup perfectly embodied its legendary namesake
Lucha libre legend Cassandro’s 30-plus year career, personal struggles and influence on today’s LGBTQ pro wrestling talents permeated Butch vs. Gore’s Cassandro Cup event.
‘Find The Joy’: Gay college basketball coach’s amazing year after coming out
Matt Lynch came out a year ago while unemployed and during a pandemic. It was one of the best decisions he ever made.
New children’s book ‘Proud To Play’ highlights Canadian LGBTQ sports heroes
‘Proud To Play’ shares the stories of LGBTQ athletes and coaches building inclusion.
LGBTQ pro wrestling brand Butch vs. Gore celebrates one year with Cassandro Cup
Butch vs. Gore’s 7-person tournament for the Cassandro Cup aired Sunday night, as well as an IWTV Independent Wrestling title shot on IWTV.
Out wrestler Joshua Wavra exits pro wrestling following accusations of racism and abuse
Wavra faces multiple accusations of using racist and racially charged language, bi-erasure and emotional abuse.
Gay rower was part of secret LGBTQ military network during Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
John Olbrys is now living openly as an officer in the Coast Guard, continuing to row and now finding love.
Out tennis player Demi Schuurs captures Doha title
Doubles partners Demi Schuurs and Nicole Melichar are the 2021 Qatar Open champs.
Out soccer player Collin Martin joins gay college soccer captain in a TikTok conversation
The San Diego Loyals’ Collin Martin was on TikTok Friday night talking with out gay college soccer captain Couper Gunn of the Sports Equality Foundation.
Out In The Ring extends We Speak Out fundraiser
The minds behind the LGBTQ pro wrestling documentary will continue raising money for the film and the Matthew Shepard Foundation through Feb. 13.
Out In The Ring’s We Speak Out virtual event celebrated LGBTQ pro wrestling
The Feb. 6-7 event benefited Out In The Ring’s production and The Matthew Shepard Foundation.
When this 5-time national champ came out to his teammates, the gay jokes stopped
Luke Strong came out to coaches and teammates as a teen. He still has Olympic aspirations as an out athlete.
NCAA takes a stand for inclusion as states target trans student-athletes: Is it enough?
The National Collegiate Athletic Association tells Outsports it is monitoring efforts by Montana and other states aimed at restricting transgender student-athletes.
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The Outsports honor list
In its second decade, national organizations have honored Outsports several times for its coverage of LGBT sports.
Mark Tewksbury ‘called bullshit’ on people saying he didn’t need to come out
Mark Tewksbury is an Olympic champion and has been a champion for human rights since he came out in 1998.
Bisexual/pansexual Team USA figure skater Amber Glenn wins silver
Sports Equality’s new weekly wrap-up video tells the stories of Amber Glenn, Timothy LeDuc, Ashley Cain, Kena Gilmour and Devin Ibanez.
LGBTQ athletes launch TikTok campaign for Sports Equality
Sports Equality Foundation launched a TikTok account in partnership with Outsports to encourage LGBTQ athletes to be their true and authentic selves.
What does it mean to be queer? Let these college athletes explain
Young LGBTQ athletes are reclaiming the word "queer," and pushing back against labels.
Out wrestler Kiera Hogan and Tasha Steelz win Impact Wrestling Knockouts Tag Team titles
Hogan and Steelz’s victory makes them the first to hold Impact’s women’s tag team titles in nearly eight years.
Hig Roberts says life is ‘gentler and easier’ since coming out as gay last month
‘I’m breathing again,’ the skier says of his newly out life and the widespread acceptance he’s seen.
Out WNBA champion Aerial Powers signs with esports organization Team Liquid
Powers will chair the esports behemoth’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force.
Corinne Humphreys wants to empower LGBTQ youth as she eyes the Tokyo Olympics
Humphreys has battled injuries and the COVID pandemic. Now in her late 20s, she wants to race in her first Olympics.
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2021’s LGBTQ sports winners and losers
Once a week, every week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.
Here’s a great way to start 2021: Come out
It’s a new year! Unfortunately, Some of 2020’s worst problems followed us into 2021, like the dearth of out pro male athletes. A New Year’s message from the managing editor.
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The Outsports Awards for 2020
Outsports named nine honorees in 2020, adding two new categories to recognize greater diversity and an inspiring moment.
Tennis couple Alison Van Uytvanck and Greet Minnen celebrate Christmas by getting engaged
After taking their relationship public in 2018, the Belgian tennis stars announce their engagement on social media.
Outsports Female Hero of the Year: Natasha Cloud
The WNBA champion opted out of the WNBA bubble, and made an indelible impact on athlete activism. Our other honoree is an out athlete who became a doctor.
Outsports Male Athlete of the Year: Rob Kearney
Rob Kearney is pound-for-pound the world’s strongest man, and proudly, openly gay. Also nominated: out wrestler Anthony Bowens.
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