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A grand journey to Grand Marshal shows the power of Pride for this trans woman

A surprise Pride honor for Outsports’ Karleigh Webb also made a prediction come to pass.

Outsports’ new logo reflects uplifting stories and the forward movement of our community

Outsports is dedicated to lifting people up and driving acceptance in sports. Our new logo reflects that.

This trans woman celebrates her name 3 years later

Karleigh Webb looks back on claiming her name and finding her voice, and how others have done the same in sports.

Trailblazer Stephen Alexander is living his best life ever since his ‘Transition Game’

Our "Out In The World" series catches up with the focus of our most-read stories. Stephen Alexander recalls his past and shares his dream for what lies ahead.

Celebrating Alex Reimer’s first year at Outsports

Today marks one year that Outsports readers have enjoyed the contributions of our deputy managing editor, Alex Reimer!

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 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.

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: The story of the first Outsports convention

Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.

The Karleigh File: 13 things to know about me

Here’s the baker’s dozen on Outsports contributing writer and co-host of "The Trans Sporter Room," Karleigh Webb, as we share a little about the people behind the bylines.

13 interesting facts about contributing writer Brian Bell

Outsports’ ‘get to know you better’ series made me realize how much of a creative dork I am. Also, sports!

13 interesting (?) things about contributing writer Ken Schultz

As part of the "get to know us better" series, Outsports asked me to write about my favorite subject: myself.

A chat with Alex Reimer, the gay sportswriter who’s now deputy managing editor at Outsports

Former sports talk radio personality Alex Reimer joined The Trans Sporter Room podcast co-hosts Dawn Ennis and Karleigh Webb for a conversation.

Outsports welcomes a new member to our team: Alex Reimer

Alex Reimer is a journalist, broadcaster, flag football fan and an out gay man. Starting today, he is also Outsports Deputy Managing Editor.

Cast your vote in the annual Outsports Awards

We’re looking for your nominee for the annual Outsports Awards. But time is running out! Tweet your choice across seven categories.

New trans athlete inclusion poll tries to hide its own bias

A new poll appears to reveal a majority of the public does not approve of trans athlete inclusion, but a look at its questions reveals repeated use of transphobic code words.

USWNT stars Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris look back at their days in D.C.

The engaged soccer stars clashed frequently with Washington Spirit part owner Bill Lynch over policies they called homophobic.

Bisexual Olympic gold medal boxer Nicola Adams retires

The first woman to win consecutive Olympic gold medals in the ring steps down due to irreversible eye damage.

NCAA OneTeam Program helps Division III schools become effective allies

At smaller schools like Ohio’s Kenyon College, OneTeam helps guide coaches and athletic staff to create LGBTQ-inclusive environments.

Today in LGBT Sports history: We Love Philadelphia!

From the Phillies to the Eagles to the Flyers to the Sixers, Philadelphia has the most passionate Outsports fans!

Celebrating LGBTQ History Month with Jim and Cyd

No history of out sports athletes can be complete without the two openly gay men who co-founded the world’s leading LGBTQ sports site.

Start celebrating LGBTQ History Month with these out athletes

Outsports is looking back at 31 key moments in LGBTQ sports history all month long.

A visual tour of Outsports Pride 2019

Athletes and fans from around the world discussed LGBTQ sports, partied and paraded in West Hollywood for Outsports Pride 2019.

New 'Out Athletes' list to follow on Twitter