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The intergalactic leader in covering LGBTQ issues in sports. Coming out stories, analysis, trends. www.outsports.com. We are celebrating 25 years of celebrating LGBTQ people in sports.

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Dallas Mavericks CEO Rick Welts is the most powerful out LGBTQ person in sports - www.outsports.com/2025/10/14/2...

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Rising 50 highlights powerful LGBTQ up-and-comers and veterans in sports on Power 100 - www.outsports.com/2025/10/14/2...

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The latest NFL fight shows the secret reason why we need more gay men on the fields - www.outsports.com/2025/10/13/2...

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Jon Holmes @jonhholmes.bsky.social · 1d

A grassroots football club’s statement about forfeiting a game due to homophobia recently went viral on social media.

The incident is similar to the famous San Diego Loyal ‘walk-off’ in 2020. On both occasions, players with gay teammates made a stand.

For @outsports.com

#FvH2025 #LGBTQfootball

Right to forfeit game after homophobic slur, says gay footballer - Outsports

News of a British amateur team's decision to walk off the pitch due to a gay slur recently went viral on social media.

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This gay Cubs fans dishes on how it all fell apart in the playoffs against the Brewers - www.outsports.com/2025/10/13/2...

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Jake Paul uses gay stereotypes to respond to his fake AI coming out videos. It works. - www.outsports.com/2025/10/13/2...

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Gay player stands by his team’s decision to forfeit game after homophobic slur - www.outsports.com/2025/10/13/2...

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Coming Out: Why this gay former Patriots and Chiefs player decided to live his truth - www.outsports.com/2025/10/12/2...

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Why this gay pro athlete thinks coming out is so important - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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Coming Out: For gay Olympic swimmer, ‘I was lucky that everyone was so amazing’ - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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Coming Out: Gay Seattle Kraken trainer proud of how far he’s come - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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InstaJocks: An Olympian and a college football player handle their poles - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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Out Coach Becky Hammon approaching GOAT status as Aces win 3rd WNBA Title in 4 years - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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Coming Out: U.S. men’s national team captain proud to be queer - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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Coming Out: How a gay college swimmer forged his path in rural South Dakota - www.outsports.com/2025/10/11/2...

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Ken Schultz @kenschultz.bsky.social · 5d

I wrote this before yesterday's game but after Kershaw's performance, I'm gonna say that I nailed it.

Outsports @outsports.com · 6d

The Dodgers are showstoppers. Their bullpen? Not so much. - www.outsports.com/2025/10/8/24...

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Jon Holmes @jonhholmes.bsky.social · 3d

🏀 NEW: Josh Scott is one of the greats of Colorado college #basketball, a 6ft 10in forward who’s played pro in Japan for nearly a decade.

He recently posted about being a bi man in sports. Now he shares his powerful story with @outsports.com for #ComingOutDay

#LGBTQ @sportsmedialgbt.com

Pro basketball player Josh Scott feels 19 again after coming out - Outsports

Josh Scott moved to Japan to play pro, having been a college basketball star. Now he’s enjoying a fresh start at 32 as an out bisexual man.

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Outsports @outsports.com · 4d

Cam Skattebo is the hairy-chested muscle bear gay NFL fans are swooning over - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...

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Who is Jaxson Dart, the hot new face of NFL football in New York? - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...

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MLB hopes to recruit LGBTQ applicants through its new Billy Bean Fellowship - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...

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These New York Liberty teammates are officially the WNBA’s ‘It Couple’ - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...

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Pro basketball player feels 19 again after coming out publicly - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...

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NHL continues streak as only major men’s league with no out gay players in history - www.outsports.com/2025/10/10/2...

Outsports @outsports.com · 5d

Out coach Becky Hammon and ‘power straight’ A’Ja Wilson on the verge of WNBA Finals legend status - www.outsports.com/2025/10/9/24...

Outsports @outsports.com · 5d

Former South Carolina football player making connections, including LGBTQ people, with new app - www.outsports.com/2025/10/9/24...