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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.

Sports

NASCAR Racer Zach Herrin Wears His Gay Identity Proudly

The out motorsports contender found sponsors turning their back on him — until one of the most influential LGBTQ+ organizations took his phone call.

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Sports

Gay Hockey Player ‘Disappointed’ in Other Players’ Lack of Support

While the NHL tries to demonstrate how inclusive it is, many of the players in the league are resisting showing overt support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Sports

Transphobic Christian School Banned From Vermont Sports League

It comes after the school refused to play a team with a trans girl on it.

March 21 2023 1:20 PM

News

Wyoming Is Latest State With Anti-Trans Sports Law

Gov. Mark Gordon called the legislation "draconian" and "discriminatory" but let it become law without his signature. The state is also moving against abortion rights.

March 20 2023 3:43 PM

Sports

UFC Fighter Jeff Molina Comes Out as Bisexual

The flyweight fighter made the announcement after an intimate video of him with another man was leaked.

March 18 2023 7:52 PM

Women

Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People

"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.

March 10 2023 5:31 PM

LGBTQ+ rights protest outside of supreme court

News

West Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Let It Enforce Anti-Trans Sports Ban

The Supreme Court has previously declined to weigh in on other high-profile cases concerning the rights of trans students.

March 10 2023 5:14 PM

News

Vermont Christian School Team Won't Play Against Rival With Trans Girl

Mid Vermont Christian School withdrew from a state basketball tournament rather than face a team with a trans player.

March 02 2023 11:25 AM

Women

Sonya Deville of WWE Fame Gets Engaged

The wrestling star, also known as Daria Berenato, will soon be a stepmom to her fiancé's children.

February 25 2023 10:10 PM

Coming Out

Gay Rugby Player Campbell Johnstone on Coming Out

As a rugby player, Campbell Johnstone 'pushed away' his sexuality. Now, he wants to open the door for more people to come out

February 24 2023 12:03 PM

Crime

Retired NFL Player Accused of Attacking Queer Son, Son's Boyfriend

Former Indianapolis Colts player Joe Staysniak is charged with battery and strangulation.

February 24 2023 8:00 AM

Sports

Anderson Comas, Minor League Baseball Player, Comes Out as Gay

The 23-year-old made the announcement in an Instagram post where he said he was proud and happy to be queer.

February 19 2023 10:07 PM

Brittney Griner in a Phoenix Mercury uniform playing basketball

Sports

Brittney Griner Re-signs With Phoenix Mercury for the Upcoming Season

Griner spent 10 months in Russian jail and was released in December in a prisoner exchange.

February 18 2023 10:02 PM

People

Meet the Gay Man Behind the Blue Shirt Guy Viral Dances

On Instagram and TikTok, his dance moves have racked up millions of views worldwide.

February 17 2023 3:16 PM

Sports

Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Comes Out as Gay

Jankto is the first active international men's player to announce he's gay.

February 13 2023 1:16 PM

Voices

Yes, LGBTQ+ People Can Like the Super Bowl

It’s the only time of year Americans come together to watch grown men chase a ball and tackle each other, so don’t try dissing the NFL at a gay sports bar.

February 12 2023 11:28 AM

Sports