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Pride On The Court at Sarah Lawrence College took another leap forward in year three, and seeks more in year four.

Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez told ABC she would not have loved her late partner any differently if he was gay or bisexual.

Ryan O’Callaghan was hesitant to speculate about Hernandez’s sexuality, but ultimately agreed to share his perspective as a formerly closeted NFL player.

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

Jeff Rohrer played for the legendary Tom Landry. As he marries his boyfriend, his Cowboys teammates have his back.

Bradley Kim wants everyone to know they are not alone, even if it might feel that way sometimes.

O’Callaghan prays the gay NFL prospects he knows were not asked these questions.

Five closeted college basketball coaches talk about the deep-seated homophobia and forced lifestyle contracts that are driving them to suicidal thoughts and out of their profession. Right now, no one is doing anything about it.

ESPN's piece on The Courage Game, featuring trailblazing gay lacrosse player Andrew Goldstein, demonstrated the transformative power of pro athletes coming out and the sad reality that so few of them are willing to do it.

Two gay NFL players have allegedly said they won't come out because of the media. Is that really why athletes stay in the closet?

Two gay NFL players have allegedly said they won't come out because of the media. Is that really why athletes stay in the closet?

One athlete's story highlights the dangers some Christian schools pose as they threaten LGBT athletes and fire gay coaches. Yet these schools are allowed to remain in the NCAA and NAIA. That must change immediately.

Michael Sam said gay NFL players have contacted him, including some names the average person would know.

Nora Cothren was an out lesbian ice hockey player at Smith College. Yet after she graduated she went back in the closet to become a coach, even denying her engagement to be married. Now she's finding the strength to be her true self.

When he was in the closet, Anthony Nicodemo used Outsports as a resource for information and inspiration. Ultimately he found acceptance and a family. Today he is helping other people in the closet find strength.

Until 2007, John Browne was chief executive of BP, and was forced to resign after he could not stop a former male lover from going public with details of their relationship. He wrote a column for the London Guardian about David Laws, a member of the British cabinet who was recently forced out after financial […]

TMZ has announced it will launch a new sports-focused gossip blog following the travails of athletes the way it stalks Lindsay Lohan now. It’s not a big surprise, given TMZ was wall-to-wall Tiger Woods for weeks around the holidays. Some are wondering what effect this could have on closeted athletes. Right now, the sports media […]

Last week ESPN columnist LZ Granderson (right) shared some insights into his conversations with closeted professional athletes. One athlete in particular got the bulk of his keyboard’s attention: A pro athlete who, for the first time in Granderson’s career, told LZ that he’ll think about coming out. The impetus? The athlete has met someone he’s […]