Gay athletes thrive at Ball State and even show some sass on the court
A school paper's profile of three Ball State athletes show how acceptance and inclusion are a winning combination.
By Jim Buzinski | April 19, 2024A school paper's profile of three Ball State athletes show how acceptance and inclusion are a winning combination.
By Jim Buzinski | April 19, 2024Trans volleyball star Tiffany Abreu looks to end a Superliga semifinal jinx in Brazil and get revenge on a rival.
By Karleigh Webb | April 12, 2024Marcus Morgan helped power Humber College's volleyball team to a fourth consecutive provincial title in Canada, a year after experiencing homophobia on court.
By Jon Holmes | April 10, 2024Kyle Friend and Tim Brewster have formed a formidable partnership on the AVP Pro Beach Tour. Now they’ve gone public with their relationship.
By Jon Holmes | March 27, 2024Merrick McHenry is a huge part of the success of the UCLA Bruins men's volleyball team. Are the Paris Olympics next?
By Cyd Zeigler | March 22, 2024Amid rising anti-LGBTQ hate in Turkey, the country’s women’s volleyball team — which has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics — is a source of hope to activists fighting for equality.
By Jon Holmes | September 22, 2023Merrick McHenry is dominating on the court, and says he’s the happiest he’s ever been.
By Alex Reimer | May 8, 2023Aiko Jones thought she would never be able to come out. She’s glad to say she was wrong.
By Alex Reimer | March 7, 2023Reft started his coming out journey playing volleyball in West Hollywood gyms. Now, he’s coming back home to coach.
By Alex Reimer | January 23, 2023Nelson, who just celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary, is thriving on all fronts.
By Alex Reimer | January 13, 2023Andrew Brown is a star in the world of collegiate volleyball, and built his own community along the way.
By Alex Reimer | January 6, 2023Chris Voth is back on the court and newly engaged. Not too shabby.
By Alex Reimer | November 3, 2022Chris Voth has found his coaching home.
By Alex Reimer | March 31, 2022This week’s edition of the Trans Sporter Room features a dynamic duo who are working on trans inclusion in Denmark.
By Karleigh Webb | January 21, 2022Mauricio Souza was upset that the new Superman is bi and kissed his boyfriend. His remarks got him fired.
By Jim Buzinski | October 28, 2021The Outsports Triumph Award winner’s dominant run ended with a Paulista Championship for her new team
By Karleigh Webb | October 19, 2021When the NCAA opened competition to transgender student-athletes in 2011, Edelmann was among the first to play
By Karleigh Webb | October 18, 2021Haleigh has already earned her gold medal. It’s time she was given her flowers too.
By Shelby Weldon | September 23, 2021Out athletes are very rare in China. ‘She’s my everything,’ the volleyball player wrote in a post on a popular website.
By Jim Buzinski | September 16, 2021Team USA Sitting Volleyball proved to be champion allies when Matthews’ husband transitioned. Now they’re two- time Paralympic winners as well.
By Ken Schultz | September 5, 2021