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England sent Mexico and its anti-gay ‘puto’ chant crashing out of the World Cup
Mexico and their puto-chanting fans were utterly embarrassed by England in the World Cup, despite playing 11 vs. 10 for the second half.
Once told to stay hidden, gay former FIFA referee thrives at his first Gay Games
Gay pro referee Igor Benevenuto, commended by FIFA when he came out, talks to Outsports about officiating at his first Gay Games.
Nikki Hiltz stuns track world with upset mile win at Prefontaine Classic
Surrounded by a who's who of middle distance, trans nonbinary U.S. champion NIkki Hiltz snatched a huge win on the track.
I wanted to experience World Cup magic. Hearing Mexico’s ‘puto’ chant in person shattered it.
My World Cup experience in a Team Mexico bar was top notch, until fans in that very bar chanted the gay slur that has reared its ugly head.
Gay Games get through turbulent times in Valencia and keep flame alive
Despite boycotts, organizational flaws and political tension, the enduring spirit of LGBTQ athletes kept the Gay Games flame alive in Spain.
England World Cup star Harry Kane embraces gay inclusion on the pitch
Although there are no out gay footballers at World Cup 2026, these 8 players from tournament squads are on the record as LGBTQ advocates.
Mexico fans have chanted gay slur at 2 straight World Cup games
Not even the presence of FIFA's president stops Mexican fans from chanting a gay slur at a World Cup game. And nothing seems to stop them.
Pride Pioneer: Gay rower was part of secret LGBTQ military network during Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
John Olbrys is now living openly as an officer in the Coast Guard, continuing to row and now finding love.
Pride Pioneer: Air Force football player came out and found total acceptance
“It doesn’t affect my ability to play football. It doesn’t affect my ability to serve my country.”
Pride Pioneer: Captain of Virginia Military Institute swim team came out as gay to set example
John Kim decided that as a team leader, he needed to set an example.
Pride Pioneer: Navy vet and water polo player found his muse in a DJ booth
DJ Conner Curnick is just starting his career mixing house music, playing a set for a virtual dance party this Friday.
InstaJocks: Sizzling summer Speedo fun for the 4th
It's the Fourth of July, so sit back and check out these jocks dressed appropriately for the summer.
Meet the gay couple that kisses after every Mexico World Cup win
Two gay boyfriends and soccer fans kissed passionately after a Mexico World Cup win in an image that has gone viral. 'It was incredible to see so many beautiful messages about love and diversity,' one of them said.
Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on Pride caps were ‘stunt queens,’ this queer activist says
Sister Roma, the legendary San Francisco drag queen and activist, says the Giants organization failed after three players defaced Pride Night caps. She has long been involved with the team to build its Pride Night tradition.
Landen Roupp, who defaced a Pride cap, has tied a Giants record for futility
San Francisco has lost 11 straight starts by Landen Roupp, one of three Giants pitchers to write a Bible verse on a Pride cap. 'I’ve been pretty pathetic for the past two months,' Roupp said.
Bill Tilden was gay, brilliant, and a predator. Tennis still won’t reckon with his legacy.
Bill Tilden was one of the greatest athletes of the 20th Century, dominating tennis. But the closeted gay man is all but unknown 80 years after his arrest.
Iran and Egypt wanted Pride erased. Seattle’s World Cup fans made it impossible to ignore.
While the governments of Iran and Egypt protested the "Pride Match' in Seattle, humanity and community defined the celebration on the streets.
After being harassed for kissing his boyfriend, a gay White Sox fan explains why Pride Nights matter
Billy Nesnidal wanted to introduce his boyfriend to his passion for White Sox baseball. One loud homophobe ruined it.
Mexico fans chant gay slur at World Cup game in front of FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Not even the presence of FIFA's president stops Mexican fans from chanting a gay slur at a World Cup game. And nothing seems to stop them.
Supreme Court sends a message to every trans student: ‘You don’t belong’
The Supreme Court trans athlete ruling will have a negative affect on more than just sports. Young people don't separate public policy from personal identity.
Gay Olympic medalist says falling in love with boyfriend made his fears disappear
Yared Nuguse, who won Olympic bronze in track for Team USA at Paris 2024, says his relationship with boyfriend Julian is an uplifting "love story" that's given him self-belief.
These trans athletes have won state, national or international titles in women’s sports
While most trans athletes aren’t winning major titles, here are over two dozen athletes who have found major success.
Supreme Court decision against trans athletes an ‘added cruelty in a season filled with it’
It's not confined to sports. The Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes will affect all transgender Americans.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie calls out Giants players who defaced Pride Night caps
'Two weeks ago, Pride Night at the ballpark became something it never should have been,' San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said.
Sweden’s World Cup supertwunk Lucas Bergvall has the gays drooling
Lucas Bergvall is only 20 and has appeared in exactly one World Cup match for 26 minutes. That hasn't stopped him from becoming a thirst trap.
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