Out Athletes

The two gay Olympians talk gays and Olympics on The Project Australia

Davis becomes one of the few African-Americans to lead a national LGBT organization

Dixon finishes 10th in the all-around after a top-four finish on Day 1

The reaction has been positive for the openly gay wrestler, as it has been for every gay male athlete to come out before him

Openly gay boxer Orlando Cruz is getting married to his boyfriend José Manuel. The proposal, and the acceptance, happened the old-fashioned way — on Facebook. "I want to tell you that you are a very special person in my life. I am a little nervous, but I want to tell you and share with your […]

Goldstein will tend goal for Israel against the Iroquois Nationals in Syracuse, Sept. 29

The NBA brothers share what the camp meant to them

Ezra Amacher talks about his passion for Arizona basketball and why his apprehension about coming out has recently faded

Julie Hermann, the new athletic director at Rutgers University, is a lesbian and the mother of the 7-year-old son. Hermann did not come out in the media, but rather in her official bio posted on the school's website: "Hermann and her partner Dr. Leslie Danehy are the proud parents of a seven-year-old son, Aidan." She […]

The speed skater explains why a boycott is a terrible idea and why there is virtually no chance of the Russian government harassing him.

A bit of history will be made Saturday night in Seattle, when Liz Carmouche, 29, fights Jessica Andrade, 21, in a UFC bantamweight bout. The fight can be seen live on Fox at 8 p.m. EDT. It’s Andrade’s first UFC fight, while Carmouche’s last UFC event was a loss to champion Ronda Rousey where she […]

The former players address themselves at various life stages, from being teens in the closet to out-and-proud adults.

Boxer who killed a man over gay slur came out publicly several years ago

Griner leads three rookies who have all supplanted Maya Moore, who had lead jersey sales for two seasons.

Galaxy records win as they anticipate a quick return to action for the openly gay winger

While out within NASCAR circles the first time around, Rhodes wants to be out to the public while on the track this time around

The now-openly gay NBA player still does not have a team, but it's early in free agency and he's been here before.

Next year's Winter Olympics are in Sochi, Russia, and come on the heels of Russia enacting horribly repressive laws that basically criminalize homosexuality. The laws are among the most punitive in the world and a giant step back for gay rights. Against this backdrop, gay Winter Olympians will have to consider how open they want […]

Voting is still open for the Best Bowler Award. Brittney Griner also nominated for two awards this year.

NBA free agency begins Monday, and there are several potential landing spots