GLAAD responds as WWE chooses not to renew lesbian wrestler Sonya Deville’s contract
The news comes as the sport transitions to broadcast through Netflix.
February 10, 2025
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A cop allegedly shot and killed his Lyft driver, claiming he was being kidnapped for a 'gay fraternity'
Koby Minor has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after allegedly shooting 35-year-old Reginald Folks to death in his car.
May 17, 2024
Wrestling's Queer History Comes Out in 'Out in the Ring' Trailer
The documentary recounts the hidden history of professional wrestling.
November 5, 2020
Out Wrestler Chris Kanyon Found Dead
Kanyon wrestled professionally from 1992 until 2004 and later tried to get back into the business by marketing himself as the first openly gay professional wrestler.
April 3, 2010
The Horror of 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Once Involved Ice-Pick Lobotomies
We cannot forget how inhumane this practice was and still is.
June 6, 2018
Soapside: Advocate's Guide to Daytime
Y&R 's Chris Engen walks off the set after refusing to kiss his male costar; Daytime Emmy Nods for Braun and Hansis but not Crystal Chappell; Soap Hunks court your vote; and more.
May 21, 2009
What to Stream This Month: 24 LGBTQ+ Movies & TV Shows & Where To Watch Them
All Us Strangers, Our Son, Maestro, Rebel Moon, and a whole lot of queer holiday movies are headed our way this month.
December 7, 2023
Democrats defeat Republican transgender sports ban bill in U.S. Senate
Republicans failed to get 60 votes to move the discriminatory bill forward.
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March 3, 2025
Trump orders closure of Department of Education 'once and for all'. He can’t do that without Congress
The president once famously said that he loves "the poorly educated."
March 20, 2025
How Lucha VaVoom Became a Queer Wrestling & Performance Extravaganza
What's got chi-chis, machismo, and fabulous queer flamboyance?
September 20, 2022
21 LGBT Dolls, Legos, and Action Figures
Queer fictional characters and real-life heroes are filling up the shelves in the toy aisle.
February 2, 2018
‘First Gay Wrestling Star’ Pat Patterson Dies at 79
He's credited with creating the format for the Royal Rumble.
December 3, 2020
Professional Wrestler Anthony Bowens: ‘I’m Gay Now’
The wrestler came out as bisexual in 2017 but now sees his longterm future with only men.
January 2, 2019
These 5 athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)
Even more queer representation in the world of sports!
June 5, 2024
Pro Wrestler Apologizes for Angry Anti-Amendment One Tweets
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Professional wrestler CM Punk apologized for telling an antigay fan to kill himself for supporting Amendment 1 in North Carolina.Â
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May 8, 2012
Stars Fight Antigay Rants by Manny Pacquiao
The Filipino boxer has won himself new opponents in Magic Johnson, Jason Collins and wrestler turned actor Dave Bautista.
February 21, 2016
MMA Fighter in First Fight Since Revealing Gender Transition
Fallon Fox competes in Florida tonight, in the wake of transphobic comments and questions about whether it's appropriate for her to fight women.
May 24, 2013
Good-looking grappler
Sexy bisexual Michelle Deighton went from the wrestling ring to the top six of this season's America's Next Top Model. The 19-year-old tells all about coming out, facing the judges, and catching a skin disease in the middle of a modeling competition
May 4, 2005
WATCH: Pro Distance Runner Comes Out, Shares Story in Video
Matt Llano talks about his fears over coming out and the difference it's made since.
October 3, 2014
Hudson Taylor Takes His Training on the Road
The straight, former all-American wrestler and founder of Athlete Ally says he can change the world by talking to pro sports players about LGBT people.
September 6, 2012