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Pride Pioneer: For college rowing captain, coming out as gay showed power of authenticity
Gus Hirschfeld takes the lessons he learned as an athlete at Brown to his new job as a special education teacher.
Pride Pioneer: Gay rugby player in Texas shares video to inspire others to love themselves
Knute O’Donnell discovered a simple message in his coming out journey: Love yourself. It’s what spurred him to do a Pride video.
Pride Pioneer: Why this gay Olympian thinks coming out is so important
‘To be open, out, and proud is how we pave the way for a new generation of tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion,’ sport climber Campbell Harrison says.
Pride Pioneer: How this gay former Texas A&M diver found strength and friendship to come out
Ford McLiney found a lifeline when he read the story of gay Purdue swimmer Ryan Dafforn.
Meet the 10 gay or bi players drafted in NFL history
Michael Sam came out to tremendous publicity in 2014 as an out gay player in the NFL Draft. But there have been eight other gay players and one bi player who were also were drafted.
6 NFL players who cited the Bible to justify their anti-gay views
Religion has often been a tool of people opposed to LGBTQ rights. The NFL is not immune to players making that justification. The post 6 NFL players who cited the Bible to justify their anti-gay views appeared first on Outsports .
InstaJocks: A wrestler likes getting pinned, water polo players are dripping
This week on InstaJocks, a wrestler gets pinned and likes it, a water polo team drips and a blossoming college track star is horned up. The post InstaJocks: A wrestler likes getting pinned, water polo players are dripping appeared first on Outsports .
Argentina soccer star’s ban for gay slur could see him miss out on World Cup
UEFA has asked FIFA to "extend worldwide" Gianluca Prestianni's suspension for use of a gay slur, which could affect the winger's World Cup participation with Argentina. The post Argentina soccer star’s ban for gay slur could see him miss out on World Cup appeared first on Outsports .
Golfer Michael Brennan shows off his muscles with shirtless shot at the Zurich Classic
The 49th ranked golfer got creative and thirst-worthy with his fashion choices when he hit his ball near the water on Thursday. The post Golfer Michael Brennan shows off his muscles with shirtless shot at the Zurich Classic appeared first on Outsports .
These 8 studly players will catch your eye at the 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft prospects are talented on the field and attractive off of it, too. Here are several to keep your eye on this season. The post These 8 studly players will catch your eye at the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Outsports .
Jordan Lucas got a hero’s welcome. Now the gay volleyball player heads back to where it all blew up.
Jordan Lucas was given a hero's welcome in Hawai'i over the weekend. Now he and CSUN must return to the court where it all started. The post Jordan Lucas got a hero’s welcome. Now the gay volleyball player heads back to where it all blew up. appeared first on Outsports .
Why this gay Steelers fan is thrilled the 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh
How the Super Bowl champion Steelers, built through the draft, helped me survive my childhood, where being gay wasn't something one talked about. The post Why this gay Steelers fan is thrilled the 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh appeared first on Outsports .
Despite attacks from Riley Gaines, athletic director reinstated after supporting trans athletes
After being placed on leave when he offered public support for trans athletes, Monroe High AD Chet Hesson returns to his job. The post Despite attacks from Riley Gaines, athletic director reinstated after supporting trans athletes appeared first on Outsports .
Reducing punishments for gay slurs sends a terrible message
An athlete suspended over a gay slur has his ban reduced, while a club reportedly appeals a fine for homophobic chanting. The optics suck. The post Reducing punishments for gay slurs sends a terrible message appeared first on Outsports .
The PWHL’s playoff wrinkle would bring amazing chaos to the NBA or NFL
The PWHL Playoffs have a fun, dramatic first-round wrinkle that is a big advantage for the No. 1 seed. The NFL and NBA should consider it. The post The PWHL’s playoff wrinkle would bring amazing chaos to the NBA or NFL appeared first on Outsports .
6 ways to celebrate Queer Women in Sports Day
Queer Women In Sports Day celebrates a rich history, and Gotham FC Fan Fest is one of the big celebrations this week. The post 6 ways to celebrate Queer Women in Sports Day appeared first on Outsports .
There have been 10 gay or bi players drafted in the NFL. Only 1 was out at the time.
Michael Sam came out to tremendous publicity in 2014 as an out gay player in the NFL Draft. But there have been eight other gay players and one bi player who were also were drafted. The post There have been 10 gay or bi players drafted in the NFL. Only 1 was out at the time. appeared first on Outsports .
Trans basketball coach credits sport with ‘giving me the tools to function in society’
Layne Ingram uses his journey as a trans man to advocate for trans people in sport and in the wider world. The post Trans basketball coach credits sport with ‘giving me the tools to function in society’ appeared first on Outsports .
Before I had words for being gay, I had the Pittsburgh Steelers — and the NFL Draft
How the Super Bowl champion Steelers, built through the draft, helped me survive my childhood, where being gay wasn't something one talked about. The post Before I had words for being gay, I had the Pittsburgh Steelers — and the NFL Draft appeared first on Outsports .
As Supreme Court weighs her sports future, this trans teen is competing and soaring
Trans high school athlete Becky Pepper-Jackson is competing in what may be her final W.V. girls track & field season, depending on SCOTUS. The post As Supreme Court weighs her sports future, this trans teen is competing and soaring appeared first on Outsports .
Two out gay gymnasts shine at NCAA Championships with All-American honors
Two out gay athletes took home top-4 finishes at the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships, with one on the bronze-medal team. The post Two out gay gymnasts shine at NCAA Championships with All-American honors appeared first on Outsports .
Soccer legend who played at the Olympics will compete at Gay Games, bringing star power
South African soccer legend Portia Modise played at the Olympics. Now she's set to be part of a history-making team competing at the Gay Games. The post Soccer legend who played at the Olympics will compete at Gay Games, bringing star power appeared first on Outsports .
Texas Rangers’ new statue insults fans of color. Their gay fans know the feeling.
Talkin' Gaysball: A problematic new statue at the Rangers ballpark shows what happens when MLB ignores marginalized voices. The post Texas Rangers’ new statue insults fans of color. Their gay fans know the feeling. appeared first on Outsports .
Gay pro basketball captain raises Pride flag after winning major championship
Sebastian Vega helped lead his team from Argentina to its first Basketball Champions League Americas title. He came out as gay in 2020 and has never looked back. The post Gay pro basketball captain raises Pride flag after winning major championship appeared first on Outsports .
Soccer team is first in its league with Pride jerseys for a match
The captain of the first team in Italian men's league soccer to wear Pride flags on their jerseys says players were 'united' for it. The post Soccer team is first in its league with Pride jerseys for a match appeared first on Outsports .
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