The phrase "gay icon" gets tossed around a lot, but what does that really mean? Welcome to Gay Iconography, a new feature where we present a … [Read more...] about Gay Iconography: Ben Cohen’s More Than Eye Candy, But Is He An Icon?
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NFL Players Reach Out to LGBT Youth in ‘High Five Initiative’
The 'You Can Play Project' has announced the 'High Five Initiative', a collaboration that will see, in its first project, NFL players … [Read more...] about NFL Players Reach Out to LGBT Youth in ‘High Five Initiative’
Scottish Football Ref Expelled For Speaking Out On Homophobic Abuse
29-year-old Joe Richardson has been officiating soccer games for over 12 years, but his experience earned him no respect at a game in Perthshire. … [Read more...] about Scottish Football Ref Expelled For Speaking Out On Homophobic Abuse
Vladimir Putin Warns Against Creating ‘a Torrent of Hatred’ Towards Gays
No doubt trying to draw attention away from what is becoming an increasingly dangerous, hostile and virulently anti-gay culture in Russia, Vladimir … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Warns Against Creating ‘a Torrent of Hatred’ Towards Gays
NFL Plans to Sign Openly Gay Player Fell Apart Last Spring: REPORT
According to a story in Bleacher Report, at least two openly gay players were on the verge of signing with the NFL last spring. You may recall rumors … [Read more...] about NFL Plans to Sign Openly Gay Player Fell Apart Last Spring: REPORT
Should Straight Allies Back Away from the Spotlight in the LGBT Sports Movement?
In the year and a half since its launch, the You Can Play Project has been working hard at supporting LGBT rights and fighting homophobia in sports by … [Read more...] about Should Straight Allies Back Away from the Spotlight in the LGBT Sports Movement?
Gay Boxer Orlando ‘Fenomeno’ Cruz Marries Partner in NYC
(facebook) Gay boxer Orlando 'Fenomeno' Cruz married his partner José Manuel Colón in NYC's Central Park on Saturday, reports the … [Read more...] about Gay Boxer Orlando ‘Fenomeno’ Cruz Marries Partner in NYC
America’s First Publicly Out Trans High School Coach: VIDEO
OutSports has profiled Stephen Alexander, America’s first openly transgender high school coach who is speaking out about his process of transitioning … [Read more...] about America’s First Publicly Out Trans High School Coach: VIDEO
University of Texas Swimmer Comes Out to Teammates in Powerful Email
In an email sent to his swim team last week, University of Texas junior Matt Korman announced he is gay and finally ready to live his life openly and … [Read more...] about University of Texas Swimmer Comes Out to Teammates in Powerful Email
British Rugby Stars Gareth Thomas and James Haskell Talk Sochi Olympics, Gays in Sports: VIDEO
Gareth Thomas, the first openly gay international rugby player, and James Haskell, London Wasps flanker and LGBT ally, both stopped by Sportslobster … [Read more...] about British Rugby Stars Gareth Thomas and James Haskell Talk Sochi Olympics, Gays in Sports: VIDEO