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Victory for trans athletes: Federal judge tosses lawsuit
A federal judge in Connecticut dismissed a lawsuit challenging the inclusive policy that allows transgender student-athletes to compete according to their gender identity.
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Trans runner Nikki Hiltz recounts what motivated them to come out
After organizing an LGBTQ virtual 5K run and witnessing several competitors come out, Hiltz decided to become more visible as their authentic transgender self.
Trans Athletes
The transgender coach who's changing a small town
Stephen Alexander, America's first publicly out transgender high school coach, is opening minds in the tiny Rhode Island town of Glocester, where he was a star athlete in girl's sports growing up.
That’s quite enough, Caitlyn Jenner. We’re done.
Olympian turned reality star Caitlyn Jenner told me just one year ago she’s not interested in politics. And now she wants to be governor? Bitch, please.
Caitlyn Jenner is running for governor
The Olympic great will challenge California Gov. Gavin Newsom in this year’s anticipated recall election.
NordicTrack will no longer ask this transphobic question
When Erin Parisi’s NordicTrack treadmill asked her "Which is your biological sex?" the out trans athlete turned to Athlete Ally and Outsports for help.
Brazilian volleyball ace Tiffany Abreu shows ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ in new Adidas ad
The first trans woman to play in the elite Brazil Superliga is the first trans woman athlete to be featured in a major ad campaign.
The Fallon Fox Story: Movie about the MMA trailblazer is in development
Mark Gordon Pictures, along with the creative team behind the acclaimed documentary "Man Made," plans to tell the transgender pioneer’s story.
Poll finds vast majority of Americans oppose anti-transgender athlete laws
Most Democrats — and Republicans — surveyed said they oppose trans athlete bans. But the vast majority of GOP respondents said they remain against trans athletes competing according to their gender identity.
This week’s winners and losers in LGBTQ sports
Every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days.
Ryan Russell calls on athletes to fight trans bans: ‘Don’t let anyone use the games that we love for hate’
"To use sports to perpetuate hate is the exact opposite of what sports is all about," writes the former NFL player in a powerful op-ed.
Arkansas Gov. defends veto of anti-trans bill amid Trump criticism, but his compassion has its limits
Asa Hutchinson called for compassion for trans youth on a national television appearance, but also stood behind signing a trans athlete ban.
NCAA clarifies it hasn’t actually made a decision about championships in states with anti-trans laws
In a new statement, the NCAA expresses support for trans athletes, but is vague on specifics.
Gay science expert and former powerlifter weighs-in on trans student-athlete debate
Justin Gibson (a.k.a. ‘Jangles ScienceLad’) has a master’s degree in biomechanics, experience as a trainer and the gift of gab. This week, he helped Outsports dispel the myths about trans athletes.
Replacing trans-athlete bans with policies focused on transition and participation
If we’re going to end trans-athlete bans any time soon, a more likely solution includes some transition for competitive sports.
Mom of champion trans cyclist speaks out against ‘hysteria’ about her daughter
Emily Bridges, who came out as transgender six months ago, is facing slanderous attacks from anti-trans activists.
Cisgender athlete advocates vs. trans inclusion activists, with girls caught in the middle
For the past two months, Outsports has been investigating claims by the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group and counter-claims by advocates for trans inclusion. Here’s what we found.
NCAA LGBTQ group publishes letter demanding lawmakers stop anti-trans laws
The NCAA’s Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program says the wave of anti-trans legislation is "dangerous."
On Deck: Stanford Champs, Gonzaga vs. Baylor, Gay Blood Ban, Esera Tuaolo and Ryan O’Callaghan
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
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.
MLB shows NCAA what it should do to hate states targeting trans student-athletes
While the NCAA watches states ban trans girls and women. MLB took action against Georgia for restricting voting rights, pulling the All-Star Game from Atlanta.
On Deck: MLB Opening Day, Kevin Durant and homophobia, England Rugby Transphobia and Is The Winter Soldier Bi?
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
Trans nonbinary college basketball player scores on the court and as a role model
As a student-athlete, Ph.D. candidate, and activist, Navi Huskey shines in multiple arenas.
Who signed GLAAD’s letter in support of trans girls and women?
More than 465 superstars and everyday feminists added their names to the letter objecting to the targeting of trans women and girls.
We are visibly human: An essay for TDoV
On this Trans Day of Visibility, let's resolve to stop spreading the "tall tales" of transphobia.
We’re celebrating trans sports heroes on this TDoV
Outsports, in partnership with NCLR, introduced a new series of awards to pay tribute to transgender athletes, coaches and others working to give every trans competitor a chance to fulfill their dream.
MMA fighter Fallon Fox is still the bravest athlete ever, and our Pioneer Triumph Award winner
The Outsports Triumph Awards, in partnership with NCLR, conclude by honoring trailblazer Fallon Fox.
Watch a conversation on inclusion in sports with trans, lesbian and straight athletes
The Sports Equality Foundation hosted a discussion of inclusion on TIkTok with trans athletes Mack Beggs, CeCé Telfer and Chris Mosier as well as lesbian former pro volleyball player Brooke Rundle and elite biathlete and straight ally Lucy Hochschartner.
South Dakota’s governor bans trans student-athletes with executive orders after defeat of bill
The GOP-controlled State House of Representatives failed to overturn Gov. Kristi Noem’s transgender sports veto. So she got out her pen and wrote an E.O. for what she wanted.
Volleyball trailblazer Tiffany Abreu is our pro athlete Triumph Award winner
The Triumph Awards, in partnership with NCLR, honor pro volleyball pioneer Tifanny Abreu. The first transgender player in Brazil’s Superliga is a winner on the floor and a force for the community off of it.
Raquel Willis and Jennifer L. Levi inspire us as Crusaders: They’re co-winners of this Triumph Award
The Crusaders Triumph Award, in partnership with NCLR, honors those working on behalf of trans people in sports for their achievements, their ability to inspire and contributing to the world of LGBTQ visibility and equality.
These boisterous, increasingly visible trans pro wrestling Ringleaders deserve their flowers
The Ringleaders Triumph award, in partnership with NCLR, honor trans wrestlers, promoters and those working on behalf of trans people for their achievements, inspiration and contributions to the LGBTQ sports world.
Triumphant winners and transphobic losers of the week in LGBTQ sports
Each and every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days, and this week we are celebrating transgender people in sports.
The Outsports Triumph Award for journalism goes to Katelyn Burns
These new awards, in partnership with NCLR, honor transgender athletes as well as other trans people involved in sports, including this journalist.
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