15 of the gayest Summer Olympic sports
All sports are homoerotic, honestly, but these 15 Olympic contests take the gold.
August 9, 2024
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These 5 athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)
Even more queer representation in the world of sports!
June 5, 2024
Comedian Leslie Jones Goes All Fangirl on Olympic Volleyballers
Leslie Jones is overcome with excitement at meeting Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross of the USA women's beach volleyball team.
August 15, 2016
Gender Mix-Up: NBC Sportscaster Calls Lesbian Olympian's Wife Her 'Husband'
NBC sportscaster Chris Marlowe had to apologize after referring to beach volleyball star Larissa Franca's wife, Liliane Maestrini, as her husband.
August 9, 2016
Notes From Outgames: The Volleyball Player
Advocate.com's coverage of Outgames continues with volleyballer Dave Steeves, who laments being sidelined by a finger injury -- a big deal if you're also a sign-language interpreter.
July 28, 2009
Meet the Heroes Who Saved the World OutGames
When the World OutGames were canceled, Miami Beach advocates banded together to salvage what was left. Here's how they pulled it off.
June 14, 2017
42 Sports Figures Back Marriage Equality in Court Brief
The sports figures argue that legalizing marriage equality will give a bigger opportunity for professional athletes to feel comfortable coming out.
March 21, 2013
Candace Parker, queer WNBA legend, is retiring 'privately with the ones I love'
Parker, who is also a mom of two with her wife, Anna Petrakova, announced she will not be returning to the game.
April 29, 2024
Mets Are First NYC Baseball Team to Host a Pride Night
The August game against the San Diego Padres will raise money to strike out bullying against LGBT youth, according to the team.
February 22, 2016
Concrete Hero Participants Say Anyone Can Be a Hero for the Community
This Sunday in Los Angeles will be quite special as Concrete Hero -- The Ultimate Urban Obstacle Challenge -- debuts at L.A. LIVE. But one team member explains why it's especially meaningful for him.
July 10, 2012
'Mannouncing' Won't Stop Female Olympians or Their Fans
While men dominate sports coverage year-round, the Olympics offers a brief glimpse at the talent of female athletes.
August 12, 2016
Seasons change
Crystal meth addiction doesn't follow the rules of traditional rehabilitation. New Seasons clinic in California looks inside the brains of addicts to crack the code.
March 26, 2007
Renaissance Faire
A new book claims that America's on the verge of a renaissance in culture and business -- and, no surprise, gay people are ahead of the trend.
November 5, 2008
Team LGBT: Week One Wrap Up
They played, they scored, they medaled. Here's where Team LGBT stands after the first week at the Olympic games.
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August 3, 2012
Enemy of the State
How Glenn Greenwald is taking on the world, and why he'll never stop.
November 12, 2013
Olympics: Who Is on Our Team?
About 10,500 athletes will compete at the Olympic games in London this summer. Which ones are gay?
July 16, 2012
A Florida mom risked her job so her trans daughter could play girls' sports. She won't abandon that fight
“The only child that was harmed in this entire investigation was my own child,” Jessica Norton said of her daughter's ban from playing girls' volleyball — a sport her daughter had played for years.
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September 30, 2024
VOTE: 55 Inspiring LGBT Athletes for Pride Month
From the world of sports, we can think of 55 reasons to be proud. Take a look at this list and then show your support by voting on the last page for your favorites.
June 21, 2013