Danell Leyva’s coming-out message says all you need to know about the pain of sports stereotypes
Leyva won three Olympic medals for Team USA. His coming out is a story of courage, and a lesson for all of us.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 30, 2020
It’s finally Friday and here’s The Huddle for Oct. 30, 2020
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | October 30, 2020After making history, out former MMA fighter Sharice Davids expected to cruise to reelection in Kansas
In an upset, Davids was elected to Congress in 2018. She’s projected to win reelection handedly this time around.
By Alex Reimer | October 30, 2020Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: The complicated champion Martina Navratilova
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 30, 2020Megan and Sue engaged
If this can happen, maybe the rest of 2020 won’t suck so bad afterall. Still... there are questions about their timing.
By Dawn Ennis | October 30, 2020Out wrestler Jared Evans is excited to show the ‘magic’ of Paris Is Bumping
Evans will take part in the pro wrestling and ballroom crossover event on Thursday night.
By Brian C. Bell | October 29, 2020The Huddle for this almost Friday but actually Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | October 29, 2020Andre Arsenault sets the tone as a teacher and a coach
Arsenault says his coming out as a college volleyball player made him ready to help the next generation move forward.
By Karleigh Webb | October 29, 2020Brian Sims on why LGBTQ people thrive in politics: ‘We have empathy’
Sims, who is the first openly gay legislator to be elected in Pennsylvania, says the best public policy is grounded in empathy.
By Alex Reimer | October 29, 2020Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Mike Piazza announces, ‘I’m not gay. I’m heterosexual.’
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 29, 2020Dan Palmer, former pro rugby player, comes out as gay in tear-jerker op-ed
Dan Palmer played rugby in Australia and France before coming out and leaving the pitch.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 29, 2020Pro soccer referee comes out after gay slur used during championship match
Tom Harald Hagen is a FIFA referee. He says it’s time to get gay slurs out of the sport.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 28, 2020Callan Chythlook-Sifsof came out during the Sochi Olympics and dated a competitor
The snowboarder was the first Indigenous Alaskan to compete in the Olympics for Team USA.
By Cyd Zeigler | October 28, 2020For The Runway, self-expression defines pro wrestling’s freedom
The Fashionista Calvin Couture and Trophy Boy Tyler Klein see pro wrestling as a medium for all to be ‘whoever you want to be.’
By Brian C. Bell | October 28, 2020Get into The Huddle for Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | October 28, 2020This gay college basketball coach fell in love with her best friend, and now wants the world to know
Kelly McNiff originally bonded with her wife over basketball. Their relationship eventually grew to include everything else.
By Alex Reimer | October 27, 2020Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: John Amaechi comes out
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 27, 2020Your Tuesday edition of The Huddle for Oct. 27
The Huddle is your daily briefing on what’s new in LGBT sports news, the latest links and who’s in the social media spotlight.
By Dawn Ennis | October 27, 202026 Seconds isn’t going to cut it
Sonny Kiss’ surprise entrance and quick exit in AEW’s World Championship contenders tournament presents underlying effects within traditional pro wrestling storytelling.
By Brian C. Bell | October 27, 2020Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: Billie Jean King gets ownership stake in Dodgers
Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history.
By Dawn Ennis | October 27, 2020