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‘We are not a threat’: Danielle McGahey reacts to ban on trans women in international women’s cricket
The International Cricket Council is the latest world sports governing body to ban transgender women from playing with women at the highest level.
‘Gaming changed my life’: Inspirational trans pro esports player wins film award
Emma Rose, aka Emzii, wants to bring more LGBTQ people into gaming after winning the top prize for her documentary short ‘It’s For Everyone’ at the ESI Film Festival.
NBA referee Che Flores comes out as trans, first in major US pro sports
Flores is in their second full season with the NBA, which has warmly welcomed Flores’ new revelation.
33 out LGBTQ pro wrestlers honored in 2023 PWI Women’s 250
A record 33 out LGBTQ pro wrestlers made the cut on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual list honoring the top female wrestlers.
Non-Binary pro wrestler Max the Impaler makes history at TJPW ‘Wrestle Princess IV’
Max the Impaler won the TJPW International Princess title Monday, becoming the first out non-binary wrestler to win a singles title in a major Japanese promotion.
Zero entries for Swimming World Cup’s ‘open’ category, created for trans athletes
Berlin meet this weekend was set to be the first staging of World Aquatics’ new third ‘open’ category but no entries were received.
I didn’t like Dylan Mulvaney’s March Madness video. Her Super Bowl ad? I’m in.
The fun a company could have with Dylan Mulvaney in a Super Bowl ad knows no bounds.
Former AFL champion Dani Laidley, outed as trans in 2020, tells her story in new documentary
One of the most remarkable Australian sports stories of recent times is told in ‘Revealed: Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes" which has received positive reviews.
Trio of out pro wrestlers make history at TNT Extreme Wrestling’s ‘GCW vs. TNT’ event
Che Monet became the first out LGBTQ world champion in U.K. pro wrestling history, while Dark Sheik and Helen Charlotte Campbell wrestled in the first singles match between out trans women on British soil.
Trans cricketer grateful for support ahead of history-making international bow
Danielle McGahey is set to play for Canada in Los Angeles next week in what will be the first appearance by an out trans woman in an official international fixture.
Christina Kahrl adds Jeanne Córdova Award to her long list of sportswriting accolades
LGBTQ+ journalists group honors pioneering trans editor with an award paying tribute to her barrier-breaking career.
Nikki Hiltz turns their focus to Olympics after blazing new trail at World Athletics Championships
Following their National Championships success, Hiltz finished in 11th place at the World Athletics Championships semi-final. Their next goal is Paris 2024.
Quinn announces post-World Cup mentorship initiative for young gender diverse soccer players
While focused on winning Canada’s first Women’s World Cup, Quinn also prepares to grow their sport for young transgender and non-binary athletes.
Lance Armstrong’s The Forward podcast launches series on trans-athlete inclusion amidst skepticism
The first editions of the series featured conversations with Caitlyn Jenner and sports governance analyst Dr. Roger Pielke Jr.
Christina Kahrl’s mission continues as major-market sports editor who is trans
The pioneering trans sports journalist is an Outsports Power 100 honoree for her trailblazing media work.
One year after coming out, IMPACT’s Gisele Shaw is the hero she wanted growing up
IMPACT Wrestling’s Gisele Shaw liberated herself by coming out as trans one year ago and has taken on the role of LGBTQ advocate while continuing to break ground in the ring.
IMPACT Wrestling’s Gisele Shaw and Gail Kim announced for ‘The Amazing Race Canada’
Dubbing themselves Team Knockout, Shaw and Kim bring the wrestling skills and representation to the latest season of ‘The Amazing Race Canada.’
AEW star CM Punk shows LGBTQ allyship at ‘AEW Collision’ debut
CM Punk expressed his support for LGBTQ youth while addressing the crowd after the debut episode of ‘AEW Collision.’
A grand journey to Grand Marshal shows the power of Pride for this trans woman
A surprise Pride honor for Outsports’ Karleigh Webb also made a prediction come to pass.
Edith Surreal wins Enjoy Wrestling championship in all-LGBTQ match
Edith Surreal ended inaugural Enjoy champion MV Young’s near-600 day reign in a hotly contested brawl.
Trans hoop hopeful Lexi Rodgers bounced by Basketball Australia
An official panel denies her bid to play in women’s NBL1 South
Wrestling convention bans Rick Steiner for transphobic comments toward IMPACT’s Gisele Shaw
Wrestling convention WrestleCon made the decision to ban Steiner after he verbally accosted Shaw on the convention floor on International Trans Day of Visibility.
England’s 1st out transgender soccer referee is the star of a new documentary
Lucy Clark is a standard-bearer for out trans officials across the world.
IMPACT Wrestling star Gisele Shaw shares her wrestling and gender journey in ‘Diary: Gisele Shaw’
Gisele Shaw opens up on the freedom of coming out last year, carving her international path in pro wrestling and being an inspiration in IMPACT Wrestling.
Vermont sports body stands up for trans-inclusion during dispute with Christian high school
The Mid Vermont Christian School forfeited a tournament game in girls basketball because there was a transgender athlete on the opposing team.
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade use NAACP Image Award to support trans daughter
The 13-time NBA All-Star pays tribute to his transgender daughter: ‘I admire how you handle the ignorance in our world.’
Trans Day of Remembrance 2022: Rage against indifference
Anti-trans media and legislative onslaughts have grown, yet it seems transgender Americans are left to fight alone.
Dwyane Wade and ex-wife spar over their daughter Zaya’s request to change her name and gender
Siohvaughn Funches-Wade is accusing Wade of exploiting his transgender daughter for fame and endorsement deals.
Transgender NFL cheerleader has more support, less blowback, and that’s positive
Justine Lindsay shakes her pom-poms and shows off her dance moves for Carolina Panthers fans.
Soccer fans rally support for trans man who was murdered
Supporters of Bremen turned out to protest transphobic violence at a Pride event.
Pro wrestler Aiden von Engeland comes out as a trans man at ‘Wrestle Queerdom’
Aiden von Engeland made the announcement in the ring prior to his match against Shea McCoy at Saturday night’s event.
Candy Lee beats Dark Sheik and Edith Surreal in the first all-trans-femme main event in pro wrestling history
After winning the title earlier in the night, Sheik lost the title to Lee in the historic main event at ‘Paris Is Bumping: The Legends Ball.’