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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.
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.
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.
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.
Dropping Lords and Ladies would make my college more trans-friendly
Students at Ohio’s Kenyon College believe the school’s Lords and Ladies nicknames are transphobic. This (old) alumnus has come to agree with them.
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.
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.
Trailblazer Stephen Alexander is living his best life ever since his ‘Transition Game’
Our "Out In The World" series catches up with the focus of our most-read stories. Stephen Alexander recalls his past and shares his dream for what lies ahead.
We celebrated the historic achievements of girls and women in LGBTQ sports in March
Every day in March, Outsports marked Women’s History Month by highlighting the contributions of out female-identified LGBTQ athletes.
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’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.
Tennessee joins Arkansas, Mississippi in banning girls and women from school sports
These atrocities are being reported as a ‘trans ban’ when in fact what these Republican governors have done is violated the U.S. Constitution.
On Deck: Am I A Lesbian? Gay Travel, Bisexual Erasure, Megan Rapinoe, Howard Cosell
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
On Deck: Tennessee Transphobes, Joe Rogan, Gay Polo, Cake Baker Sued Again
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
Hammered by conservatives, South Dakota Gov. offers to build a ‘coalition’ to expand bans on trans student-athletes
Kristi Noem defends her ‘style and form’ veto while touting a new initiative to ‘Defend Title IX Now.’
Winners and losers of this exhausting week in LGBTQ sports
Each and every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days, and this last week was a doozy.
On Deck: Lesbian Pride, Stop AAPI Hate, Stanley Cup and Outed By A Ouija Board
On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
Transgender teen and LGBTQ advocates defend trans student-athletes and Equality Act on Capitol Hill
The Senate Judiciary Committee’s sparring over LGBTQ rights reflected the divisions in the nation’s body politic.
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