13 LGBTQ athletes join the call for a ceasefire in Gaza
A new open letter from Athletes for Ceasefire draws on the legacy of anti-war activism in sports.
By Shelby Weldon | February 23, 2024
2019
Brittney Griner, Kristine Anigwe, Diana Taurasi among 6 players ejected after on-court fight
Six players were ejected after a fight broke out during the 4th quarter of the Dallas Wings-Phoenix Mercury WNBA game Saturday.
By Dawn Ennis | August 11, 2019Kiera Hogan signs multi-year contract with Impact Wrestling, opens up about relationship with Diamante
“For us to come out together, it’s almost like we’re both coming out of our shells. And people are finally seeing us for who we really are.”
By Brian C. Bell | August 1, 2019Reversed: Swiss court blocks Caster Semenya from defending 800m title
Switzerland’s Supreme Court reinstated the IAAF’s discriminatory hormone policy, blocking Caster Semenya from competing.
By Dawn Ennis | July 30, 2019Winners and losers in LGBTQ sports: Pride Edition
From Megan Rapinoe to an Ohio high school, here are your World Pride edition heroes and goats of the week.
By Dawn Ennis | June 29, 2019This week’s LGBTQ sports winners and losers
From the L.A. Dodgers to anti-gay protesters in New Jersey, here’s our look back on the heroes and the goats of the past week.
By Dawn Ennis | June 8, 2019Daddy made me do it: Israel Folau wanted to remove anti-gay message, until his father intervened
Israel Folau reportedly planned to take down an anti-gay Instagram post but changed his mind when his Christian pastor dad warned him he’d “go to hell.”
By Dawn Ennis | June 4, 2019Swiss court allows Caster Semenya to compete without medical intervention
Switzerland’s Supreme Court suspended the IAAF rule that forces women like Caster Semenya of South Africa to suppress their testosterone in order to compete.
By Dawn Ennis | June 3, 2019‘Hell no:’ Caster Semenya won’t take suppressants, will fight rule now in effect
“No man can stop me from running,” says South African Olympian Caster Semenya after winning another 800m and vowing to appeal to compete naturally
By Dawn Ennis | May 7, 2019