Chelsea Handler helps college swimmer accept he’s gay
The comedian's advice helped Nathan Rommel in his formative years. At college, he finds support and renewed love for his sport.
By Erik Hall | January 26, 2016The comedian's advice helped Nathan Rommel in his formative years. At college, he finds support and renewed love for his sport.
By Erik Hall | January 26, 2016Nick Clark came out publicly on Outsports five years ago. That hasn't stopped his career from advancing.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 25, 2016U.S. shift for Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation focuses on people coming out in sports to drive cultural progress; Billy Bean, Howard Bragman, Jason Collins, Christina Kahrl, Conner Mertens and Brian Sims to advise board.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 20, 2016Chase Ratliff was taunted while growing up but gained strength from his loving family. He wants to help other LGBT people struggling in rural areas.
By Chase Ratliff | January 19, 2016When he came out to his coaches and teammates, TCU swimmer Cooper Robinson finally found the love and support he needed.
By Cooper Robinson | January 12, 2016Craig Butler, seven-time Irish national champion, wants to be the first publicly out gay man on the World Surf Longboard Tour.
By Cyd Zeigler | January 8, 2016A year after his coming out story went viral, Michael Martin reflects on how much his life has changed.
By Michael S Martin | December 21, 2015Jared Indahl spent hours shooting hoops as a teenager. It helped him deal with his sexuality and led him to a career in sports administration.
By Jared Indahl | December 9, 2015Greg Arther had a boyfriend and supportive parents, and yet he still was depressed over his sexuality. He finally decided to take the plunge and tell the world.
By Greg Arther | December 8, 2015Greg Arther had a boyfriend and supportive parents, and yet he still was depressed over his sexuality. He finally decided to take the plunge and tell the world.
By Jim Buzinski | December 8, 2015A three-sport athlete in high school, Jack Massari is now out and proud at the University of Connecticut. He even has turned a slur written on his car into a positive.
By Jack Massari | November 19, 2015College freshman runner Ian Davies was nervous about how he would be accepted in college, but he needn't have worried.
By Ian Davies | November 17, 2015Ben Meyer found that being direct was the best approach. The day after coming out as gay, he ran a personal best.
By Ben Meyer | November 12, 2015Phil Claudy had lost all hope of accepting his sexuality. But running saved his life and now he wants to help other LGBT people struggling with depression.
By Phil Claudy | November 3, 2015Kyle Martin coaches at the same high school he attended and considers himself lucky for the support he has received.
By Kyle R. Martin | November 2, 2015Out swimmers Nick Jessee and Austin Olivares dueled in Missouri, while diver Alex Obendorf won 1-meter and 3-meter springboard events.
By Erik Hall | October 14, 2015"At the end of the day, to them I'm just Rush: their teammate, friend and I just happen to be gay."
By Nicholas "Rush" Rotas | October 14, 2015Sports has seen a boom in people standing up and being proud of who they are.
By Jim Buzinski | October 9, 2015"I want to be a relatable example,” the U.S. silver medalist said.
By Jim Buzinski | October 5, 2015Linda Villumsen, an out cyclist from New Zealand and former Denmark, won a world championship after five previous top-three finishes.
By Cyd Zeigler | September 27, 2015