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Pride Pioneer: Kicker came out to his college football team. Then he came out publicly.
A place kicker at Willamette University in Oregon, Mertens came out as bisexual to his team. He now comes out publicly in hopes of inspiring other LGBT athletes to come out and be true to themselves.
Pride Pioneer: Gay volleyball player, coach found confidence in himself and renewed love of the sport
‘Being my authentic self with my team and coaches helped me become the person I am today,’ Dustin Stueck writes.
Pride Pioneer: For gay Ohio State swimmer, pool became his safe space
After Nathan Holty started coming out to teammates in high school and college, he saw his confidence soar and his performances improve.
Gay college football fan celebrates ‘open and proud’ visibility on quest to visit all NCAA stadiums
Over two-thirds of the way through his college football tour, Andrew Bauhs has forged numerous bonds through fandom and Pride.
Gay former college football player got engaged to his boyfriend and shared some great pics
Ryan Deluca is one of the very few Division I college football players to come out while playing. He’s now engaged to marry his boyfriend.
Ex-Rutgers college football player tears up talking about being gay, coming out and having to leave his sport
Jake Eldridge published an emotional coming out video to his YouTube that detailed how hiding his true self on the gridiron eventually led his hospitalization. Now, he’s never been happier.
Meet 22 gay and bi college football players who played out and proud
There have been many publicly out gay and bi college football players, including at least a dozen in NCAA Division I alone.
InstaJocks: Time to show off those summer bods
This week on InstaJocks, more and more guys are showing off their bods and their favorite summer treats.
California can keep allowing trans athletes to compete after judge tosses federal lawsuit
After two years of public banter, judge rules Department of Justice cannot force a ban on trans athletes in California.
‘The Traitors’ star who was national track champ hard-launches boyfriend as he talks about coming out
Freddie Fraser, who was a highly-rated track athlete with Olympic ambitions before finding fame on 'The Traitors' TV show, has explained why he was reluctant to come out publicly as bi.
U.S. Open Pride was one big queer celebration, where tennis visibility was the star
Open Pride logos and rainbow colors appeared on screens across the tournament site and inside Arthur Ashe Stadium during Thursday's celebration.
That time when Hillsdale College asked gay athlete to pray for destruction of ‘evil’ same-sex marriage
Hillsdale College's chaplain is asking members of the school's community, including athletes, coaches, students, faculty and alumni, to pray against "evil" same-sex marriage rights being considered by the Supreme Court.
Retired gay diver vows to use his drag fame to build safe spaces for LGBTQ athletes
While speaking on a Pride panel, Aidan Faminoff reflected on the impact telling his coming out story had on numerous fellow athletes.
Out LGBTQ athletes power Team USA at World Rowing Championships
Out LGBTQ athletes contributed to a third of Team USA's World Rowing Championships medal haul, as gay rower Teal Cohen's coxless four won gold in a world-best time.
Fan who admired Willie Mays tells Giants they allowed ‘bigotry’ during Pride Night
For lifelong San Francisco Giants fan Jessica, the lack of a meaningful apology for the team's Pride Night debacle is hugely disappointing.
There will be 68 male cheerleaders in the NFL this season, a sign that the guys are here to stay
The rise of men being NFL cheerleaders continues unabated, with 68 in the 2026 season. This is down slightly from 2025.
That time when Tucker Carlson agreed completely with a point trans athletes have been making for years
Tucker Carlson has been a darling of many conservatives for years. Now he’s departing with them on a key trans athlete talking point.
This college football captain came out as gay 26 years ago. He says visibility is still vital.
Brian Sims, the pioneering college football captain, says athletes still reach out to him, and he tells them coming out doesn’t have to mean telling the world.
Out pro wrestling legend Mercedes Martinez retires due to injury
Martinez suffered a torn ACL during amatch on August 15, prematurely ending what was to be the final year of her 26-year career.
‘It doesn’t matter who I date. It only matters how I perform,’ says gay curler chasing his Olympic dream
Andrew Picard moved to Minnesota to be part of the curling community as he strives to be visible for other gay athletes.
That time when Stanford marching band trolled BYU with same-sex wedding sketch
The Stanford band staged a same-sex wedding with Mormon scriptural language as BYU fans booed the football halftime show.
New documentary promises a raw look at a trailblazing gay athlete’s extraordinary life story
Ian Roberts is one of the most influential gay athletes of all time. The teaser for a new documentary about his remarkable life suggests the film will be a must watch.
Carlos Alcaraz roars back with a nipple reveal and a victory at the U.S. Open
Alcaraz won his first round match and caught the attention of thirsty fans when his new top went slightly askew.
Dolly Parton brought her joy to baseball when she took batting practice at Yankee Stadium
From a segment with the Steinbrenner Yankees to Joey Votto walking up to 'Jolene,' Dolly made baseball better.
LGBTQ Dallas Stars fan ‘feels betrayed’ after NHL team cancels its Pride Night
The Stars dropped Pride in favor of an uninspiring 'Hockey Unites Night.' One young LGBTQ fan laments the decision, saying, 'more than ever we need this representation.'
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