Straight Allies

The former Oakland A's slugger Tweets his support for marriage as the Supreme Court deliberates 'gays and ungays.' Mr. Scalia! Paging Mr. Scalia!

Domonique Foxworth encourages the Supreme Court to strike down same-sex marriage bans in USA Today column

On the eve of the U.S. Supreme Court hearing arguments on same-sex marriage, Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita has written a beautiful and powerful column for the New York Times on why gay marriage should be legal. Here are two paragraphs I especially like: My belief is rooted in a childhood nurtured by a Christian […]

Athletes and others in sports team up to sign the Athletes Brief urging the Supreme Court to legalize same-sex marriage

In the LGBT sports movement, out athletes are often given less media attention and admiration than our straight allies

Marriage brief, spear-headed by Chris Kluwe and Brendon Ayanbadejo, draws more support in the sports world

The San Francisco Bulls of the East Coast Hockey League, a AA minor league with 23 teams nationwide, has become the first to record a video for the You Can Play Project. The video was released ahead of a Bulls Pride Night this Saturday against the Stockton Thunder. Proceeds go to You Can Play and […]

Jose Estevez, an out runner for Boston College, and Patrick Burke of the You Can Play Project get a warm reception when they discuss homophobia in sports with the Blue Jays' minor and major leaguers.

GLAAD, You Can Play and Athlete Ally will help the League form a game plan to tackle homophobia, out athletes and other issues.

AG Eric Schneiderman wants League to make statements about

The San Jose Shark is an advisory board member for the You Can Play Project and says the sport is ready for an openly gay player.

The reaction to the coming out for former Major League Soccer player Robbie Rogers has been all positive. Further evidence of this happened when Sports Illustrated soccer writer Grant Wahl did a survey of 18 players on a variety of league issues. He granted the players anonymity in return for them being open and one […]

"This isn't a sex issue, it's a love issue," the former light-heavyweight champion tells Outsports about why he is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to approve same-sex marriages.

Two Chicago sports legends — Ernie Banks and Richard Dent — are among athletes who have signed a letterr urging Illinois legislators to pass a bill allowing same-sex marriage. Banks is known as Mr. Cub, while Dent was a feared pass rusher for the Bears. Both are in the Hall of Fame. A letter showing […]

The Galaxy and FC Dallas players offer their support for LGBT athletes

Retired wrestler and MMA fighter has positive message for Fox and fans of MMA

Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers says common sense shows there are gay players in Major League Baseball and he would “absolutely’ welcome a gay teammate. The star pitcher acknowledged that a gay player could be hesitant to come out openly for various reasons but that he would be accepted by the Tigers. He told […]

Co-founder Patrick Burke reflects on the group's work with the NHL, college sports teams and the importance of LGBT voices

The longtime gay rights advocate says attitudes are changing rapidly in the sport.

San Francisco 49er makes good on his promise to make amends for his pre-Super Bowl anti-gay comments