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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.

Simone Biles deactivates X account after comments about transgender athletes

Biles advocated for a transgender category in all sports. Anti-trans activist Riley Gaines said the gymnast was "rightly ridiculed" and celebrated the departure from X.

Wake Forest baseball coach apologizes for homophobic slur

Coach Tom Walter was caught on live television uttering the offensive epithet.

I responded to a moderate's anti-trans sports views. Here's what happened

Bans on transgender competition in sports tend to be controversial, with some even otherwise supportive people siding with such bans.

Nancy Mace sits silently as Robert Garcia roasts her anti-trans record in House Oversight hearing

The gay Democrat called her out as she looked on.

Supreme Court fallout: Trans women banned from soccer by UK Football Association

Pride Month starts with a trans sports ban in the U.K., effective June 1.

Trump's DOE orders University of Pennsylvania to erase trans athletes' records

The Department of Education has given UPenn ten days to wipe out any records set by trans people, issue a formal apology, and agree to ban trans athletes going forward.

Queer runner Caster Semenya wins again in court against athletic body that sidelined her

The cisgender Olympian with naturally high testosterone has fought for years against a World Athletics decision that kicked her to the sidelines.

Simone Biles apologizes to transphobe but calls for 'empathy and respect' on issue of trans athletes

The champion gymnast had criticized anti-trans activist Riley Gaines.

Imane Khelif must undergo 'mandatory sex testing' to compete in Olympics

World Boxing's new policy mandates that all participants in women's events — but not men's — must undergo a chromosome test.

Trump pressured Gavin Newsom over trans teen athlete. Then California changed its track championship rules

After facing threats from the president over a trans student’s inclusion in sports, the state quietly changed high school championship rules — but a transgender teen will still compete.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed anti-trans student-athlete bill

One LGBTQ+ advocate said the new law shows how Republicans like to "play political games and bully transgender children."

Does playing sports lead to success for women? New podcast from 'L Word' star says yes

Rachel Shelley and field hockey star Nikki Symmons explore the surprising statistic in the 94%.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills hits back after Trump sues state for transgender sports policies

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

Billie Jean King: Listen to transgender athletes

"Just listen to their stories. Listen – not tell them," says the tennis legend.

Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash

Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.

Trans athlete singled out by Trump wins gold anyway: 'I’m not scared of them'

Trump threatened to to withhold federal funding from California unless the state banned a 16-year-old trans girl from competing.

Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego adopts anti-trans, far-right talking points

He is the latest Democratic lawmaker to turn his back on the trans community.

Trump threatens to yank California’s federal funding over one transgender student’s sports participation

"I am ordering local authorities...to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals," Trump wrote. He doesn't have that power.

WNBA legends Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley welcome first baby

Baby Jana is the newest member of their team!

Maine Gov. Janet Mills beats Donald Trump, gets school meal funds restored while defending trans kids

She said she would see him in court. She did. She won.