Afghan soccer team fights homophobes who silence sex assault victims
Women players who were abused say their league president threatened to label them as lesbians to buy their silence.
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Martina Navratilova cries foul over her words being used to block LGBT rights in Montana
“That is just ridiculous,” said the legendary lesbian tennis star.
By Dawn Ennis | February 22, 2019Minnesota powerlifters protest trans ban
Fourteen allies showed their support by taking the platform and letting time expire without lifting a finger.
By Dawn Ennis | February 21, 2019Outpouring of love for Caster Semenya (as well as hate)
#HandsOffCaster petition draws 15,000 names
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By Outsports | February 20, 2019What does Billie Jean King say about Martina Navratilova’s stance on trans athletes?
Record-shattering tennis legend and out lesbian Billie Jean King tweeted a plea for an end to “conjecture” and to let science figure out the debate over transgender inclusion in sports, recently re-ignited by her friend and fellow icon, Martina Navratilova. In her tweet Wednesday afternoon, King set a conciliatory tone clearly aimed at trying to […]
By Dawn Ennis | February 20, 2019Homophobic language not linked to rejection of gay athletes, says new study
The very athletes who say they use gay slurs also say they would accept a gay teammate, according to new research.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 20, 2019Late gay English soccer player Justin Fashanu remembered on his 58th birthday
Norwich City remembers the late Justin Fashanu, an openly gay player ahead of his time.
By Jim Buzinski | February 19, 2019NBA All-Star Game brings gay people, conversation to North Carolina
Jason Collins, Rick Welts and Reggie Bullock all brought LGBTQ conversation and visibility to North Carolina.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 18, 2019This athlete’s clapback to a homophobic taunt made our day
Joe Root shut down his rude rival the way we wish we all could.
By Dawn Ennis | February 18, 2019
Martina Navratilova on trans athletes: ‘Letting men compete as women is unfair’
The tennis legend says transgender inclusion in sports is “insane and it’s cheating.”
By Dawn Ennis | February 17, 2019Michael Sam had a moment of regret, but says he does not regret coming out
A recording of the first openly gay NFL player to be drafted makes his feelings clear.
By Dawn Ennis | February 17, 2019SNL Host Don Cheadle supports trans kids with T-shirt
The “Avengers” star let his wardrobe choices speak for him, including an anti-Trump hockey jersey.
By Dawn Ennis | February 17, 2019Caster Semenya is ‘unquestionably a woman,’ yet she’s not competing as one
The IAAF and the South African middle distance runner are headed to court because of her dominant performance.
By Dawn Ennis | February 17, 2019NBA All-Star Game returns to North Carolina Sunday despite mandated discrimination
It’s a real slap in the face, as anti-LGBTQ discrimination continues to be mandated in North Carolina.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 15, 2019World’s first: British football club goes ‘full rainbow’
These uniform jerseys proclaim with pride: “Football v. Homophobia”
By Dawn Ennis | February 15, 2019Outsports names Dawn Ennis new managing editor
Ennis brings years of experience in newsrooms and LGBTQ media to her new role at Outsports.
By Outsports | February 14, 2019Atlanta Hawks celebrate Valentine’s Day by hosting team’s first Pride Night
The Hawks say they are committed to demonstrating inclusion of the entire LGBTQ community tonight.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 14, 2019Gay German athlete found coming out in triathlon more welcoming than he expected
Moritz Belmann has won medals in his age group at the European Championships. He has the full support of his team as a gay athlete.
By Moritz Belmann | February 14, 2019Out speedskater Brittany Bowe has been dominant, with 12 medals this season
Out LGBTQ speedskater Brittany Bowe won a world title this month as she continues a dominant season.
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