Chasing Robbie Rogers: Gay teen thwarted in attempt to see his favorite athlete
It was Pride Night in Houston and this soccer fan was determined to watch Rogers in action. But sometimes things don't work out.
By Jeremy Brener | July 28, 2015It was Pride Night in Houston and this soccer fan was determined to watch Rogers in action. But sometimes things don't work out.
By Jeremy Brener | July 28, 2015Matt Dils did not know how his small town in Michigan would accept him but other gay athletes helped give him the courage to be himself.
By Matt Dils | July 21, 2015Michael Martin of West Virginia puts his own spin on the gay marriage anthem.
By Jim Buzinski | July 8, 2015"Before I came out to the world as gay, I was scared I was going to lose a ton of people, but I was wrong."
By Javier Ruisanchez | July 8, 2015A young gay athlete being forced into religion-based conversion therapy has contacted Outsports for advice. We don't know what to tell him. Your thoughts are welcome.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 25, 2015This comment shows the acceptance high school water polo star Noah Ratliff received from teammates and friends after coming out.
By Noah Ratliff | June 23, 2015The two Kentucky high schools involved in the alleged harassment of gay basketball player Dalton Maldonado claim the incident was nothing out of the ordinary, despite thorough corroboration by eyewitnesses and a 911 dispatcher labeling the incident a "terroristic threat." Outsports stands by its story.
By Cyd Zeigler | June 18, 2015Michael Martin and Logan Westrope talk about how they met and a unique prom proposal at Chick-fil-A
By Jim Buzinski | June 8, 2015The athlete is looking for a unique social media hook.
By Jim Buzinski | June 3, 2015"I guess my biggest hope to get out of this is to make it clear that this should not change the perception you may have already had about me. I'm just your average guy, still the exact same person you all knew in 1st period this morning."
By Cyd Zeigler | May 27, 2015Konrad Eiring excelled on the track, as an Eagle Scout and at school in Illinois, but he didn't reach his full potential until he came out.
By Konrad Eiring | May 13, 2015Message shows the power of coming out.
By Jim Buzinski | May 12, 2015There is so much interest in the young LGBT athletes Outsports features. There are many reasons. Plus, Bruce Jenner elevates the national conversation on trans issues.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 30, 2015Michael Martin and Logan Westrope danced to 'Stay With Me' on a night to remember. 'When the slow songs played, we would just stare into each other's eyes.'
By Jim Buzinski | April 27, 2015Saunders High School boys basketball coach talks about coming out as gay in his Coach of the Year acceptance speech.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 16, 2015Iowa NBC affiliate pays a visit to wrestler Cole Fox at Don Bosco High School.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 11, 2015Dalton Maldonado alleges he was the victim of anti-gay harassment and intimidation by the Bryan Station High School boys basketball team. The Bryan Station administration is staying quiet while questions swirl about repercussions.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 8, 2015Cole Fox, a devout Catholic and a wrestler for Don Bosco High School, has been awarded a Matthew Shepard Scholarship. He wants to bridge the gaps between the Catholic Church and wrestling world & the LGBT community.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 8, 2015Dalton Maldonado wanted to inspire young LGBT people with his story. From the hundreds of responses he has received, he has done just that.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 3, 2015Dalton Maldonado was the victim of some anti-gay abuse at one of his Kentucky high school basketball games. Tomo News took the opportunity to mock the "troglodytes" who harassed him.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 2, 2015