The Advocate brings readers the latest news from the world of gay sports. Follow the most recent developments about the people, policies, and players who are shaping national and international dialogue about athletes and the LGBT community. Read about Michael Sam, Jason Collins, Brittney Griner, Darren Young, Johnny Weir, Fallon Fox, and more luminaries of the gay sports arena who are trailblazers in basketball, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, tennis, swimming, track, and golf. Find out about upcoming and past Olympic Games, and how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender athletes are helping to advance the marathon of equality on an international scale.
Fans cheered on the New York Mets at the historic Pride Night at Citi Field on Sunday. Plus, the Mets made a big donation to the LGBT Network’s anti-bullying programs.
The vast majority of nations participating in the Rio Olympics have no out athletes, a reminder that many obstacles remain in the global progress of LGBT rights.
