League fires official who said players can use anti-gay slurs
The AFL has fired an official whose appeals board claimed that athletes, particularly young men, should be expected to use gay slurs.
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Nico Hoerner achieves full baseball twunk powers during Cubs’ 10-game winning streak
Hoerner's batting average and defense made him valuable. His twunk powers are made him Player of the Week. Plus: It's Padres Pride this Friday!
Paige Bueckers shuts down talk about dating Azzi Fudd on their team
Paige Bueckers talked about dating former and now-current teammate Azzi Fudd. She says she won't talk about it again.
Team LGBTQ is missing from the Olympic Museum — so here’s my fantasy exhibition
The Olympic Museum is full of memorabilia, but Outsports found nothing about LGBTQ athletes on its recent visit. These items are worthy of an exhibition.
Trans pro wrestler leaves ring in tears after final match
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Bryan Woo’s big biceps are enough to make Seattle Mariners and MLB fans swoon
Bryan Woo was humble when asked about his big arms on the mound. People first noticed them a couple of months ago at spring training in Arizona.
Pride Pioneer: A torn ACL inspired gay college soccer player to love and accept himself
In recovering from a major injury, Andrew Bucur reflected on his need to confront being gay, with inspiration from Robbie Rogers.
Pride Pioneer: Gay Texas high school athlete comes out to team and starts a Gay Straight Alliance
‘The realization hit me that I was the first gay person any of my teammates had ever met,’ Britton Majure says after he came out as gay.
Pride Pioneer: For college rowing captain, coming out as gay showed power of authenticity
Gus Hirschfeld takes the lessons he learned as an athlete at Brown to his new job as a special education teacher.
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Pride Pioneer: Why this gay Olympian thinks coming out is so important
‘To be open, out, and proud is how we pave the way for a new generation of tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion,’ sport climber Campbell Harrison says.
Pride Pioneer: How this gay former Texas A&M diver found strength and friendship to come out
Ford McLiney found a lifeline when he read the story of gay Purdue swimmer Ryan Dafforn.
Meet the 10 gay or bi players drafted in NFL history
Michael Sam came out to tremendous publicity in 2014 as an out gay player in the NFL Draft. But there have been eight other gay players and one bi player who were also were drafted.
6 NFL players who cited the Bible to justify their anti-gay views
Religion has often been a tool of people opposed to LGBTQ rights. The NFL is not immune to players making that justification. The post 6 NFL players who cited the Bible to justify their anti-gay views appeared first on Outsports .
InstaJocks: A wrestler likes getting pinned, water polo players are dripping
This week on InstaJocks, a wrestler gets pinned and likes it, a water polo team drips and a blossoming college track star is horned up. The post InstaJocks: A wrestler likes getting pinned, water polo players are dripping appeared first on Outsports .
Argentina soccer star’s ban for gay slur could see him miss out on World Cup
UEFA has asked FIFA to "extend worldwide" Gianluca Prestianni's suspension for use of a gay slur, which could affect the winger's World Cup participation with Argentina. The post Argentina soccer star’s ban for gay slur could see him miss out on World Cup appeared first on Outsports .
Golfer Michael Brennan shows off his muscles with shirtless shot at the Zurich Classic
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These 8 studly players will catch your eye at the 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft prospects are talented on the field and attractive off of it, too. Here are several to keep your eye on this season. The post These 8 studly players will catch your eye at the 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on Outsports .
Jordan Lucas got a hero’s welcome. Now the gay volleyball player heads back to where it all blew up.
Jordan Lucas was given a hero's welcome in Hawai'i over the weekend. Now he and CSUN must return to the court where it all started. The post Jordan Lucas got a hero’s welcome. Now the gay volleyball player heads back to where it all blew up. appeared first on Outsports .
Why this gay Steelers fan is thrilled the 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh
How the Super Bowl champion Steelers, built through the draft, helped me survive my childhood, where being gay wasn't something one talked about. The post Why this gay Steelers fan is thrilled the 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh appeared first on Outsports .
Despite attacks from Riley Gaines, athletic director reinstated after supporting trans athletes
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Reducing punishments for gay slurs sends a terrible message
An athlete suspended over a gay slur has his ban reduced, while a club reportedly appeals a fine for homophobic chanting. The optics suck. The post Reducing punishments for gay slurs sends a terrible message appeared first on Outsports .
The PWHL’s playoff wrinkle would bring amazing chaos to the NBA or NFL
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6 ways to celebrate Queer Women in Sports Day
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There have been 10 gay or bi players drafted in the NFL. Only 1 was out at the time.
Michael Sam came out to tremendous publicity in 2014 as an out gay player in the NFL Draft. But there have been eight other gay players and one bi player who were also were drafted. The post There have been 10 gay or bi players drafted in the NFL. Only 1 was out at the time. appeared first on Outsports .
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