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Magic Johnson says he'll always 'support, guide, and love' his gay son in moving birthday post

Magic Johnson didn't always support his son EJ, but now the former basketball player is his "biggest fan."

The top 10 gayest NBA mascots, ranked

Sports are already pretty homoerotic, and these mascots seal the deal.

Who's Standing Up for LGBT Rights in North Carolina?

The National Basketball Association joined more than 80 corporations, many of them major players, in telling North Carolina its new anti-LGBT law is bad for their businesses.

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.

WNBA player Breanna Stewart and wife receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of finals

The power forward for the New York Liberty said that her wife, Marta Xargay, received the intimidating message over email after her performance in the Friday match.

Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!

Andy Cohen, Hailee Steinfeld, and More Join GLAAD's Spirit Day

Celebrities, sports leagues, and studios are set to participate in the world's largest anti-bullying campaign coming up on October 21.

Alyssa Milano Is Going Purple for Spirit Day — And So Should You

The #MeToo celebrity activist will join millions in taking the pledge to support LGBTQ youth.

Sacramento Kings Add Trans-Inclusive Restrooms

The new home of the NBA team, the Golden 1 Center, is believed to be the first major stadium to have all-gender bathrooms.

NBA Pulls All-Star Game From North Carolina Due to HB 2

The basketball league is reportedly looking to New Orleans after North Carolina failed to back down from anti-LGBT legislation.

Sheryl Swoopes comes out

Houston Comets forward Sheryl Swoopes has come out in magazine stories being published by The Advocate and ESPN The Magazine.

Charles Barkley: Move the NBA All-Star Game If HB 2 Isn't Repealed

In an interview for The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley reiterated his support for the LGBT comminity.

Trans Women Need More Allies Like NBA's Reggie Bullock

The Detroit Pistons player outlined a playbook for allyship in his speech at the GLAAD Awards.

Sorry, Charlotte: New Orleans Snags 2017 All-Star Game

North Carolina's anti-LGBT law known as House Bill 2 made the state an unfriendly place to hold the annual NBA All-Star Game, the league said previously. 

NBA Could Move All-Star Game Back to N.C. If Anti-LGBT Bill Amended

The game could return to the Tar Heel State as early as 2019.

Man Who Died in Buck's Home ID'd: Retail Worker, Adult Film Actor

Timothy M. Dean, 55, was well-regarded in the community and involved in an LGBTQ basketball league and a Los Angeles religious organization.

New Ad: 'Governors Signing Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Should Be Ashamed'

It comes as more harmful bills are signed into law -- a discriminatory "religious refusals" bill in Arkansas and an anti-transgender sports bill in Tennessee.

Op-ed: Coming Out Will Be Rough on Gay Athletes

The first openly gay professional athlete will have to be a strong player with a strong will to win.

N.C. May Lose NBA All-Star Game Bid After Passing Anti-LGBT Bill

The All-Star game which was to be held in Charlotte, may be in jeopardy if North Carolina doesn't change its discriminatory law.