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Gay Rugby Team Founder Gets Spotlight at World Cup

Cyril Leroy, founder of Les Galliards in France, was official ball carrier for the Rugby World Cup's opening match Friday, and he will appear in TV commercials during the tournament.

Kylie Minogue Wishes You a Very Kylie Christmas

The singer talks to The Advocate about her new holiday album and her new man, among other interesting subjects.

Olympic Rugby Champ Ellia Green Comes Out as Trans Man

"Why not live the rest of your life exactly as you want to be?" said Green, who won gold in 2016 as a member of Australia's women's rugby sevens team.

Mother of Mark Bingham on Eleven Years After September 11 and Why We Are Evolving Well

Mark Bingham's mother sees a world still affected by the events of September 11, but one that is evolving more toward the inclusiveness she says her son would have wanted.

The Year in Sports

Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'

When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.

USA Rugby’s Naima Reddick: Let Trans Women Play

"I want every person who loves rugby to have the chance to feel the way I did."

Campbell Johnson, Former All Blacks Pro-Rugby Player, Comes Out As Gay

Campbell Johnstone is the first member of the famed New Zealand rugby team to come out.

PHOTOS: The Mud, Sweat, and Glory of the Bingham Cup

The Bingham Cup began on Friday in Sydney. Here's some shots on the field of the guys getting ready.

PHOTOS: 2015 Sydney Mardi Gras

Known for being one of the best parties on the globe, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras events delivered beauty, glitter, and pride.

21 Innocent Things That Are Also Gay Erotica

The straight world sees an underwear aisle. But we know better.

The Incredible Group Fighting Youth Suicide in Tennessee

The queer youth of Tennessee need help. Luckily, they're not alone.

Straight Mates Marry for Rugby Tickets

A radio competition orchestrated same-sex marriage for two straight male friends and gay rights groups are outraged.

Olympic Rugby Player Nicole Heavirland Comes Out as Gay

"Just over the past year, I've come to terms with who I am," she wrote on Instagram. "I no longer fear what people will think of me when I say I like women."

Ben Cohen and Billy Bean 'StandUp'

The legendary athletes-turned-LGBT-icons speak with The Advocate about the widespread impact of the recent Supreme Court rulings on same-sex marriage, the future of out athletes in sports, and working to leave a legacy that drives cultural change.

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.

Gay Rugby Players Will Do Anything to Raise Money

The Nashville Grizzlies showered up to keep their gay league alive.

A Mark Bingham history tour

Mark Bingham was a rugby champion; PR firm owner; friend to hundreds; fervent University of California, Berkeley, booster; and gay man. His death--and, when his story hit the wires, his life--gave America an authentic gay hero.