Olympics

German slalom skier Felix Neureuther criticized Russia for its human rights record and for passing anti-gay laws after he won an event in Italy. The skier even joked that he would "pretend that I'm gay" as a protest. "I said that I was concerned about the human rights situation in Russia, that everything was not […]

We will in fact have at least three out LGBT athletes as part of the White House delegation in Sochi

The openly gay tennis legend is sent against backdrop of anti-gay Russian laws. Neither the president, first lady, nor vice president will attend.

Anthony Nicodemo gets his first win as an openly gay coach with a 55-53 victory over Nanuet in stunning fasion

The principles laid out in the Olympic Charter should allow for some commentary by athletes on Russian anti-gay laws

Jason Collins and Martina Navratilova join a panel of to discuss LGBT discrimination in international sports

Athletes won't be allowed to make political demonstrations. Some will be allowed to protest in particular areas. 2014 will be no different from 2008 and every other Olympic Games.

Councillor Tim Stevenson will be the city's official representative at the Winter Olympics

The University of North Carolina athletic teams has released a terrific video for the You Can Play Project. It has the most diverse group of sports and athletes of any of these I've seen. Especially notable are the appearances of J.P. Tokoto and Nate Britt from men's basketball and football players Shakeel Rashad, Allen Champagne, […]

The university will cut men's gymnastics, but three gay former gymnasts talk about how the program nurtured a brotherhood that embraced everyone and helped them out of the closet. They have helped start an online petition to save it.

Outsports joins group of celebrities and activists aiming to support and raise money for LGBT Russians

While big names like Jason Collins and Brittney Griner are there, Towleroad also highlights stories from high school and college sports

The 2014 calendar hopes to promote the sport of swimming, and apparently the gorgeous bodies of swimmers themselves

Openly gay speed skater Skjellerup missed out on an automatic bid to the Sochi Olympics by one position.

We talk about the process of British diving sensation Tom Daley coming out as bisexual. Sort of. Mostly.

Pride House International was rejected by the Russians, now they want to take their LGBT-inclusive message to cities around the world this February

There are several Olympics-related items that merit attention: Johnny Weir Faces Off With LGBT Activists Over Sochi Olympics — Vocativ“I never had a bad experience in Russia. I’ve never had someone call me a fag, or queer, or try to beat me up,” he said. “I’m very lucky that I’ve only seen the rosy side. […]

British Olympic diver Daley doesn't say he's gay, but he has fallen in love with another guy

The meeting opens dialogue between LGBT-sports groups and the International Olympic Committe

British Olympic diver Daley doesn't say he's gay, but he has fallen in love with another guy