Liam Rosenior is taking on one of the biggest jobs in club soccer at Chelsea. He’s been a champion for a more gay-friendly culture. The post Why LGBTQ soccer fans are celebrating Chelsea’s new head coach appeared first on Outsports .
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Hudson Williams, who plays Shane Hollander, says that he has heard from closeted athletes. 'It's hitting people right in the nerves.' The post ‘Heated Rivalry’ star says closeted gay pro athletes have reached out to him appeared first on Outsports .
28 days ago | 4 reads
The Outsports video series 'Being Out' explored the power of being out from the perspective of nine LGBTQ athletes and coaches. The post Outsports nominated for GLAAD Media Award for series about out LGBTQ athletes appeared first on Outsports .
29 days ago | 3 reads
The NHL has numerous players who have shared public support for gay people and make the sport accepting of the LGBTQ community. The post 7 NHL players who showed real support for gay fans and LGBTQ people appeared first on Outsports .
29 days ago | 4 reads
Heated Rivalry has brought tons of interest to gay hockey. There are many LGBTQ leagues looking to find the next Shane and Ilya. The post Want to play like Shane & Ilya? These 21 gay hockey leagues can start your Heated Rivalry. appeared first on Outsports .
29 days ago | 1 read
Heated Rivalry has generated more interest than the NHL, despite being around for a few weeks. Even NHL stars are left in the slush. The post Heated Rivalry characters are more searched than NHL players — except one appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Many gay and bi men have come out in high school, college and pro hockey, even as the NHL possesses a unique dearth of out athletes. The post Meet 17 male hockey players who have come out at every level — except the NHL appeared first on Outsports .
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During a moment of frustration, Carl Nassib found out that his peers were allies even before they knew he was gay. The post A closeted NFL player once said ‘gay’ on the field and the reaction from his opponents was priceless appeared first on Outsports .
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Marumi Yamazaki played four times for the Japan women’s national team during his career. After retiring, he’s now achieved his 'second dream.' The post Former soccer player comes out as trans man and husband to ‘wonderful’ wife appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Ricky Locci and DJ Petrosino talk to Outsports about the response to their New Year's Eve kiss being broadcast live on national TV. The post Gay fitness coach whose New Year’s Eve kiss with boyfriend went viral says reaction has been ‘crazy’ appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Outsports looks ahead to the coming year, with a focus on Grand Slam tennis, the Winter Olympics, the WNBA, the FIFA World Cup, the Gay Games, and the U.S. major men’s pro leagues. The post 6 burning questions for LGBTQ athletes and sports events for 2026 appeared first on Outsports .
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Aaron Rodgers is a complicated man with a unique knack for turning off the public. Gay fans of the NFL quarterback have been no different. The post 5 reasons many gay NFL fans have turned on Aaron Rodgers appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 1 read
When his girlfriend was revealed to be an online catfish, Te'o was thrown into chaos. He looks much more at peace now as a TV analyst. The post After infamous fake girlfriend story, Manti Te’o finds new life on NFL Network appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 1 read
Robin Williams donned a Broncos cheerleader outfit in 1979, spoofing a man who tried out to be an NFL cheerleader the year before. The post The NFL’s first male cheerleader was none other than Robin Williams appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 1 read
For Brock McGillis, 'Heated Rivalry' is validating, deeply triggering and widely misunderstood. It's entertainment, people! The post Gay pro hockey player lived ‘Heated Rivalry,’ loves the show despite his PTSD appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Once a Division I soccer player, sports attorney Susan Cirilli takes on the NCAA and the USOPC on behalf of trans women. The post Meet the lawyer who’s suing to keep trans women in women’s sports appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 1 read
Conor McDermott-Mostowy will be headed to his first Winter Olympics after winning the USA Olympic Trials. Brittany Bowe headed to her fourth. The post Gay speed skater Conor McDermott-Mostowy wins Team USA Trials, earns spot in 1st Winter Olympics appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The hottest show of the moment will hit UK TV screens in the same month that British hockey teams celebrate Pride Weekend. The post ‘Heated Rivalry’ finally brings the ‘boy aquarium’ to thirsty gay Brits this January appeared first on Outsports .
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Captain Hilary Knight is joined by her Seattle Torrent teammates Alex Carpenter and Cayla Barnes on the confirmed roster. The post 3 out LGBTQ players on U.S. women’s Olympic hockey roster, including one dating another Olympian appeared first on Outsports .
about 1 month ago | 1 read
The NHL stands alone among the Big 4 men's pro team sports with no out gay players, active or retired, in history. But there is hope. The post NHL continues streak as only major men’s league with no out gay players in history appeared first on Outsports .
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InstaJocks this week features some end-of-year celebrations for world-class athletes, and one gay athlete bouncing around in his shorts. The post InstaJocks: Fitness star works up a sweat, gay athlete bounces around in tight shorts appeared first on Outsports .
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Hobey Baker's name is on the NCAA ice hockey player of the year trophy. In a new podcast, ESPN claims he was gay, 106 years after his death. The post Hockey legend Hobey Baker, the name on the NCAA MVP trophy, was gay, podcast asserts appeared first on Outsports .
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It's close but no cigar for the former college swimmer Riley Gaines, yet a familiar position for the anti-trans crusader. The post Riley Gaines ties for 5th place in Outsports’ A-hole of the Year award appeared first on Outsports .
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Heated Rivalry stoked flames in the gay community for stories about sports couples falling in love. Here are some real-life athlete stories. The post 9 real gay-athlete love stories to keep your ‘Heated Rivalry’ flame lit appeared first on Outsports .
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The ESPN SportsCenter host seemed caught off guard by video of two men kissing, but it's a stretch to say he was 'repulsed.' The post No, ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt was not ‘disgusted’ by two men kissing on New Year’s Eve appeared first on Outsports .
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