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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Short shorts are a violation of college football rules. Refs are told to ignore it and coaches don't care. You'll see lots in the Playoffs. The post College football’s short shorts craze has gay fans loving it — and players breaking the rules appeared first on Outsports .
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A game-winning kick. Two teammates embrace. It must be love, fans say after South Florida upsets Florida. The post No. 1 of 2025: Teammates in love. College football players go viral after their sweet postgame embrace. appeared first on Outsports .
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Pride Night rainbows are breaking out all over baseball during MLB Pride this June. And this year's Pride Guide winner is a legit shocker. The post No. 2 of 2025: 29 Major League Baseball teams rock Pride Night swag. 1 still refuses. appeared first on Outsports .
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Helen Carroll and Kelly Burnette married one another in Palo Alto, a fitting next step for these two women in love. Yes, Love Wins. The post No. 3 of 2025: At 73, this lesbian sports icon finally got to marry the love of her life appeared first on Outsports .
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The New York Giants rookie scored three touchdowns, but it was in the postgame celebration where he really shined. The post No. 5 of 2025: Cam Skattebo is the hairy-chested muscle bear gay NFL fans are swooning over appeared first on Outsports .
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As two college students prepare to go sperm-to-sperm in LA, the 'Sperm Racing' marketing is making a play for the gay dollar. The post No. 6 of 2025: Is Sperm Racing gay-baiting us, and our wallets, over this new so-called sport? appeared first on Outsports .
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As a native New Yorker, the cold never bothered Ari Peña. Growing up much of his days were spent outside, watching and playing baseball. His passion for sports manifested into a continuing run with the New York Gay Flag Football League, which began over 15 years ago. Now for his day-to-day job, Peña serves as […] The post Gay NHL exec brings lifelong sports passion to growing the league appeared first on Outsports .
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Jeff Sheng photographed 200 out LGBTQ athletes over the course of a decade, compiling in his important book, 'Fearless,' a decade ago. The post Celebrating 10 years of ‘Fearless’ book sharing photos of 200 out athletes appeared first on Outsports .
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Male NFL cheerleaders became a big talking point this year when a TV broadcast featured two men cheering the Minnesota Vikings. The post Male NFL cheerleaders are Outsports’ Persons of the Year appeared first on Outsports .
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Outsports writer Karleigh Webb's 2025 began with the fear she wouldn't be allowed to play football, but it concluded in a fun game for a great cause in Las Vegas. The post Trans-inclusive charity football game was healing at the end of a rough year appeared first on Outsports .
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A World Cup match in Seattle has been named the Pride Match. That game now features Egypt and Iran, which imprison gay people. The post No. 7 of 2025: World Cup Pride Match in Seattle will feature… Egypt and Iran appeared first on Outsports .
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These TV shows are big on sports and have gay characters and storylines. If you like 'Heated Rivalry,' they could score for you. The post Loving ‘Heated Rivalry’? Watch these 5 gay sports shows next. appeared first on Outsports .
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Out pro wrestlers Dillon McQueen and Nixi XS left Austin with Uncanny gold. 'I don’t plan on leaving this title under lock-and-key,' McQueen said. The post New LGBTQ wrestling champions crowned at Uncanny Attractions’ ‘Winter Ball’ appeared first on Outsports .
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Clay Allen, the NBA team's general counsel, is one of the most powerful out executives in pro sports. He credits his twin brother with showing how a successful coming out can happen. The post Gay Houston Rockets exec Clay Allen forges path in sports, with assist from his gay twin brother appeared first on Outsports .
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High school state champion AB Hernandez performed under pressure this year, the trans teen bringing joy to her sports participation. The post High school champion AB Hernandez is Outsports’ Trans Athlete of the Year appeared first on Outsports .
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Dónal Óg Cusack, the first elite athlete to come out as gay in Ireland, shared his and Nathan Adams' happy news on Christmas Day. The post History-making gay sportsman gets engaged to his HYROX athlete boyfriend appeared first on Outsports .
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Aryna Sabalenka was positive and satisfied, despite her defeat in the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match against Nick Kyrgios in Dubai. The post The latest ‘Battle of the Sexes’ produced a clear winner, and it wasn’t women’s tennis appeared first on Outsports .
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Charlie Larson, Ben Letvin, and Jude Norris found joy in gymnastics when they landed on the same team. Now they're spreading that joy on social media. The post These gay college gymnasts show their stuff on the mat as The Powerpuff Girls appeared first on Outsports .
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After a 'humiliating' experience, Madison Packer calls bathroom policing a by-product of anti-trans propaganda. The post No. 8 of 2025: Hockey star kicked out of women’s restroom by ‘gender police’ who thought she was a man appeared first on Outsports .
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After coming out, Brazil tennis pro Joao Lucas Reis da Silva has climbed the ATP rankings as he seeks his goal of a Grand Slam event. The post Tennis pro Joao Lucas Reis da Silva is Outsports’ Male Athlete of the Year appeared first on Outsports .
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Joe Burrow is the quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals. He's long-rumored to be dating pansexual model Olivia Ponton. The post No. 9 of 2025: NFL quarterback seems to be dating a pansexual model, and everyone is atwitter appeared first on Outsports .
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Outsports found tons of LGBTQ people who have bought NHL tickets or watched games because of 'Heated Rivalry.' We dig into why. The post ‘Heated Rivalry’ leads to surge in gay fans buying NHL tickets appeared first on Outsports .
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There have been many publicly out gay and bi college football players, including at least a dozen in NCAA Division I alone. The post No. 10 of 2025: Meet 22 gay and bi college football players who played out and proud appeared first on Outsports .
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