Pro wrestler Donnie Janela comes out as pansexual
New South Pro Wrestling standout ‘Kung Fu’ Donnie Janela becomes the latest in a growing list of out LGBTQ pro wrestlers.
By Brian C. Bell | April 1, 2021New South Pro Wrestling standout ‘Kung Fu’ Donnie Janela becomes the latest in a growing list of out LGBTQ pro wrestlers.
By Brian C. Bell | April 1, 2021On Opening Day, it feels like MLB needs more humanity. And an active player coming out would provide that very quality.
By Ken Schultz | April 1, 2021Matt Lynch came out a year ago while unemployed and during a pandemic. It was one of the best decisions he ever made.
By Matthew T Lynch | April 1, 2021The Outsports Triumph Awards, in partnership with NCLR, conclude by honoring trailblazer Fallon Fox.
By Alex Reimer | March 31, 2021Fighting under the trans flag, SonicFox’s dominance in Netherrealm Studios fighting games delivered yet another shiny.
By Brian C. Bell | March 30, 2021Once again, FIFA has opened an investigation after homophobic chants were heard during one of the Mexican team’s matches this month.
By Alex Reimer | March 30, 2021The Triumph Awards, in partnership with NCLR, honor college basketball coach Layne Ingram, whose passion for basketball, trans rights and social justice make him a role model.
By Jim Buzinski | March 30, 2021As a student-athlete, Ph.D. candidate, and activist, Navi Huskey shines in multiple arenas.
By Karleigh Webb | March 30, 2021The Crusaders Triumph Award, in partnership with NCLR, honors those working on behalf of trans people in sports for their achievements, their ability to inspire and contributing to the world of LGBTQ visibility and equality.
By Ken Schultz | March 29, 2021The GOP-controlled State House of Representatives failed to overturn Gov. Kristi Noem’s transgender sports veto. So she got out her pen and wrote an E.O. for what she wanted.
By Dawn Ennis | March 29, 2021The Ringleaders Triumph award, in partnership with NCLR, honor trans wrestlers, promoters and those working on behalf of trans people for their achievements, inspiration and contributions to the LGBTQ sports world.
By Brian C. Bell | March 28, 2021The Sports Equality Foundation hosted a discussion of inclusion on TIkTok with trans athletes Mack Beggs, CeCé Telfer and Chris Mosier as well as lesbian former pro volleyball player Brooke Rundle and elite biathlete and straight ally Lucy Hochschartner.
By Dawn Ennis | March 28, 2021Each and every week, our managing editor runs down the big stories of the past seven days, and this week we are celebrating transgender people in sports.
By Dawn Ennis | March 27, 2021These new awards, in partnership with NCLR, honor transgender athletes as well as other trans people involved in sports, including this journalist.
By Dawn Ennis | March 27, 2021These atrocities are being reported as a ‘trans ban’ when in fact what these Republican governors have done is violated the U.S. Constitution.
By Dawn Ennis | March 26, 2021Chip McKenney started the Gay Polo League in 2006, and 15 years later, the group boasts members in 14 countries.
By Alex Reimer | March 26, 2021The Triumph Awards, in partnership with NCLR, honor pro volleyball pioneer Tifanny Abreu. The first transgender player in Brazil’s Superliga is a winner on the floor and a force for the community off of it.
By Karleigh Webb | March 26, 2021On Deck Circle is a round-up of what’s new in LGBTQ sports news along with today’s social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | March 25, 2021Butch vs. Gore’s 7-person tournament for the Cassandro Cup aired Sunday night, as well as an IWTV Independent Wrestling title shot on IWTV.
By Brian C. Bell | March 25, 2021The Triumph Awards, in partnership with NCLR, honor UW-Oshkosh swimmer Quill Graham’s willingness to be a visible beacon of hope for inclusion.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 25, 2021