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Let’s celebrate Doris Day’s birthday as we review this week’s LGBTQ sports winners and losers

Every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days, and this week we are celebrating beloved LGBTQ icon Doris Day.

Winners and losers in LGBTQ sports one year into the pandemic

This week’s list comes one year after the Covid-19 pandemic changed all our lives, and took more than half a million of our friends, family and fellow Americans.

On Deck today: Amazon, Nissan, Milo and Jackie Robinson

On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.

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.

On Deck today: Amanda Nunes, Charlie Martin, John Olbrys and Joe DiMaggio

On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.

Stan The Man takes a swing at this week’s LGBTQ sports winners and losers

This week’s list of the big LGBT sports stories of the last 7 days celebrates Stan Musial, who was born 100 years ago today, and came to be known as baseball’s "Perfect Knight."

College WBB player comes out as trans; 2 views of World Series Game 1; Stunning soccer decision

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.

The Supreme Court hearing of LGBTQ sports winners and losers

A weekly list of stories from the past seven days with the theme of Courage Is Contagious.

This queer college rower wanted to find the LGBT athletes at her school, so she started her own club

Megan Duthart founded Washington State University’s Cougar Pride Student-Athlete Alliance, and it’s already attracted another queer rower to campus.

Harsher penalties for homophobia? Cyclist comes out, RIP Joe Morgan

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.

This week’s LGBT Sports winners and losers capital of the world

It was a lousy week for 2 guys who talk for a living and other big stories of the past 7 days.

Julian Venonsky has never been in the closet on the US Rowing team

Julian Venonsky was out at Cal, capping his career with a national title. Now he’s taking aim at the Olympics.

Sports is back and so are LGBT winners and losers

The MLB, the NWSL and now the WNBA are back in action as we look back at the big stories we’ve covered in the past 7 days.

Gay Olympic rower aims to fight injustice: ‘Sport is a vehicle to shine a light’

Emma Twigg of New Zealand says her sexuality has never been a focus of her rowing career but now she’s ready to advocate for LGBT athletes.

This gay college rowing coach has had 9 athletes come out to him

Imran Malik, who coaches the rowing team at Arizona State University, says he feels a special bond with his athletes.

Bisexual Cal and Olympic rower Maarten Hurkmans shares a Pride message

Maarten Hurkmans has already qualified for the Olympics and he will do it as an out athlete.

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.

Robbie Manson is delaying retirement to aim for the 2021 Summer Olympics

Robbie Manson talks about meeting a gay athlete at the 2012 Olympics and the impact that had on him.

Olympic rower Robbie Manson battles monotony as his dream is deferred a year

Robbie Manson had dreams of winning an Olympic medal, but now must train alone and keep fit and sharp with the Games postponed.

The biggest losers can’t erase this week’s winners in LGBT sports

Here’s a look at the big stories from the past 7 days of LGBTQ sports coverage during the coronavirus crisis.

Newly-rebranded Warwick Rowers help make quarantine more endurable

Now known as Worldwide Roar, the WR provide needed entertainment through their newsletter and social media. And pics. Lots of pics.

For British rower Kyra Edwards, being a source of representation is ‘an important message’

The 2020 Olympic hopeful takes pride in ‘being part of something bigger than myself’ for LGBTQ and black communities.

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

LGBT Sports winners and losers of the week

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

LGBT sports winners, losers and hopefuls of the week

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

Gay Belgian rower launches Instagram campaign to aid acceptance of LGBTQ athletes

Simon Haerinck’s Same Sport, Different Sexuality takes social media by storm with photos emphasizing the bond between gay and straight rowers.

15 LGBTQ sports films where #LoveIsLove

These LGBTQ sports films examine queerness and athletics issue through historic and fictional lenses.

Robbie Manson qualifies for world rowing championships

The openly gay New Zealand rower continues his hot streak.

Gay athletes win titles on the track and on the water

It’s been a great summer so far for Robbie Manson and Tom Bosworth.

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The 2017 Outsports Awards

Who stood out this year in the the world of LGBTQ sports?

Outsports Male Athlete of the Year: Robbie Manson

The New Zealand rower had a breakout year.

Russia has banned this straight-athlete calendar as ‘gay propaganda’

The sight of men’s bodies is just way too gay for Russia.

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