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The LGBT Sports winners and losers of the week: Dennis Rodman edition

This week’s list of the big LGBT sports stories of the last 7 days celebrates the sexually fluid former NBA star Dennis Rodman.

Paralympian Ness Murby comes out publicly as trans

Ness Murby competes in discus for Canada. He wants to further the conversation about disability in the trans community.

Read why tomorrow is a big day at Outsports; Book review; Inspiring athletes

The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Italy’s Valentina Petrillo takes a powerful step towards Tokyo

Trans paralympic hopeful Valentina Petrillo swept the sprints at her nation’s championships.

Queer swimmer Theresa Goh advocates for Singapore’s LGBTQ community

Theresa Goh became a legend in Singapore by winning gold at the 2006 IPC World Championships. Now she’s pushing for LGBTQ visibility in her home country.

Activism and out athletes, gay wrestlers and a gay wedding

The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Rugger Biology 101, Is Brennaman ‘tip of the iceberg’? Will NBA boycott?

Join The Huddle for a brief look at what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.

Paralympian Angela Madsen dies trying to cross the Pacific Ocean

Madsen won a Paralympic bronze medal and competed in various sports in the Paralympic Games.

This athlete struggled through depression to win gold in Rio

Abby Dunkin went from suicidal thoughts to Paralympic gold in just three years. That has to be a record.

How 3 queer ‘Disabled Girls Who Lift’ fight discrimination

The hosts of this sports and fitness podcast visit Outsports to talk about the state of disabled rights and parallels with trans athletes.

Winners and losers of the week in LGBT Sports

Each week, Outsports’ managing editor selects big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage.

She said, ‘Yes!’ Wheelchair basketball paralympians engaged

Great Britain’s Robyn Love popped the question in Paris to her teammate and girlfriend of 5 years, Laurie Williams.

Out lesbian rower Angela Madsen to make solo assault on Pacific Ocean

American paralympian Angela Madsen seeks to be first paraplegic to row unaided across the Pacific

Stephanie Wheeler on coaching college athletes with disability, winning Paralympic gold

Stephanie Wheeler is a Hall Of Fame coach and athlete who continues to inspire people across the world of adaptive sports.

Lesbian Paralympics swimmer Theresa Goh announces retirement

Singapore’s first swimming world champion, Theresa Goh, came out as lesbian three years ago, and now she’s retiring.