Straight Allies

Steven Stamkos (James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports) In a survey by the Tampa Bay Times, 22 of the 23 players on the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning said they would accept an openly gay teammate. The question was asked in the wake of comments Super Bowl week by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver saying he would […]

It Gets Better project removes video from their site, Outsports removes players from the video

Aussie Rules Footballer was driven to act by his lesbian sister

Oskam took the ice with his favorite player, Cory Schneider

The NFL prospect quarterback is Christian and has had a gay teammate in the past

The long-time advocate and NFL linebacker joins forces with Athlete Ally

The Canadian Women’s Hockey League and the You Can Play project have created a new groundbreaking partnership to combat homophobia in women’s hockey. From their press release: The groups have discussed initiatives that include ideas such as athlete PSAs, education training,and rules-based initiatives designed to encourage a culture of inclusion. You Can Play Project representatives […]

The Baltimore Raven is the latest NFL player to join the pro-LGBT group

Minnesota Vikings punter brings his activism and passion

Arian Foster (Photo: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports) Houston Texans running back Arian Foster says it won't be long before there is an openly gay NFL player and he would be fine with it. Foster, one of the key reasons the Texans have a legitimate Super Bowl chance this season, was a guest on this week's […]

First Division 1 Conference to commit to the group's work

Brendan Burke's old team reaffirms their commitment to equality on the ice

Robert Griffin III, Brendon Ayanbadejo and Rob Gronkowski all cool with a gay teammate

People across the Blue Devils athletic department welcome LGBT athletes

Puckbuddys has a great report from the Vancouver Pride Parade where Canucks Manny Malhotra, Jason Garrison, and the team mascot Fin marched with Patrick Burke and You Can Play. Writer GayCanuck was side-by-side with them: But watching Manny and Jason waving to the cheering crowds and getting photos taken with fans as we paraded through […]

He talked with teammates about the issue after Wade Davis came out

The former NBA All-Star talks to Outsports about his gay former teammate

Joe and Connor Barwin “Embrace who people love and how they love,” the linebacker says. He talks about his close family, being raised properly, how an out gay NFL player would be accepted and be a “hero,” and on a light note, wearing a “slutty” uniform. Related: Watch a video interview with Barwin by SB […]

Ahman Green talks publicly for the first time to Outsports about his gay brother and lesbian sister.

The pro sports league is the first to announce a partnership with the group