Tokyo, Japan is celebrating tonight after beating out Madrid and Istanbul as the host of the 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympics.Watch IOC President … [Read more...] about Tokyo Selected as Host of 2020 Olympics: VIDEO
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Lawsuit Alleges South Carolina Teacher Bullied a Gay Student to the Point of Suicide: VIDEO
A lawsuit filed by a mother in South Carolina alleges that a teacher in South Carolina's Charleston County School District bullied a gay student … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Alleges South Carolina Teacher Bullied a Gay Student to the Point of Suicide: VIDEO
LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host
Pride House International--a coalition group of LGBT sports and human rights organizations--has plenty to say about the 2014 Winter … [Read more...] about LGBT Sports Group Pushes IOC to Consider Human Rights in Selection of 2020 Olympics Host
Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Previously, out speed skater Blake Skjellerup announced that he would wear a rainbow pin to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, despite being … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
Previously, out speed skater Blake Skjellerup announced that he would wear a rainbow pin to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, despite being … [Read more...] about Out Speed Skater Blake Skjellerup Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Attend Winter Olympics In Sochi: VIDEO
With the Kremlin Cup in Moscow in October, Will the WTA Take a Stand Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws?
Towleroad reader Todd Bird sent a letter to Stacey Allaster, Chairman and CEO of the WTA, calling on the organization to pull the sanctioning for the … [Read more...] about With the Kremlin Cup in Moscow in October, Will the WTA Take a Stand Against Russia’s Anti-Gay Laws?
UC Santa Barbara Tennis Coach Simon Thibodeau: ‘I’m Gay’
The NYT profiles the coming out of Santa Barbara's women's tennis team, Simon Thibodeau: “I’m gay,” he finally said. There was awkward … [Read more...] about UC Santa Barbara Tennis Coach Simon Thibodeau: ‘I’m Gay’
James Blake Ends Tennis Career, Condemns Russian Homophobia: VIDEO
James Blake retired from tennis last night following his first-round defeat by Croatia's Ivo Karlovic at the U.S. Open. In his post-game press … [Read more...] about James Blake Ends Tennis Career, Condemns Russian Homophobia: VIDEO
Russian Tennis Players Mum On Anti-Gay Laws at U.S. Open
During the U.S. Open, six female Russian tennis players were asked about Russia's anti-gay laws in interviews, and all either plead ignorance … [Read more...] about Russian Tennis Players Mum On Anti-Gay Laws at U.S. Open
Australian Rugby Union To Adopt Pro-Gay Inclusion Policy: VIDEO
The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today announced it would amend its charter to offer support for gay players, pledging to put forth a new policy of … [Read more...] about Australian Rugby Union To Adopt Pro-Gay Inclusion Policy: VIDEO