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Testosterone Rule Keeps Transgender Runner out of Trials
Transgender runner CeCe Telfer will not be allowed to compete in the women's 400-meter hurdles at U.S. Olympic trials.
Expert: Transgender Olympic Athlete Could Polarize Opinion
An expert on transgender rights says the participation of trans weightlifter Laurel Hubbard at the Tokyo Olympics might inspire others, but could also become a focus for anti-LGBTQ activists.
Gus Kenworthy Off Skiing After 2022 Olympics; Will Focus on Acting
Gus Kenworthy is pretty booked into the New Year when he will participate in the Olympic Games, which he says will be his last. Check out what's next for the Olympian.
After Coming Out as Gay, Sales for Carl Nassib's Jersey Skyrocket
After coming out as gay in an Instagram post this week, sales for Carl Nassib's Las Vegas Raiders jersey have since skyrocketed.
Column: Nassib's Video Shatters Decades-Old Sports Barrier
In a 59-second video, Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib became the first active player in the NFL's 101-year history to publicly declare he is gay and in the bargain, burst through a barrier that went unchallenged for decades.
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Ban Proposal
Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday struck down a bill prohibiting transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams in Louisiana schools, pushing back against legislation that has passed several Southern states.
Japanese Soccer Player Yokoyama Comes Out as Transgender
Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women's Soccer League but an identity not legally recognized in Japan.
Sports Figures, Celebrities Show Their Love for Carl Nassib
Carl Nassib made history yesterday as the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay. Fellow NFL players and celebrities praised his disclosure.
UEFA Declines Munich Application for Rainbow-Colored Stadium
UEFA has declined the Munich city council's application to have its stadium illuminated in rainbow colors for Germany's final European Championship group game against Hungary on Wednesday.
After Coming Out as Gay, Twitter Shows Love for NFL Player Carl Nassib
After Carl Nassib came out as gay on Instagram, social media followed with high praise for his decision.
Watch: Las Vegas Raiders' Carl Nassib Comes Out as Gay, First Active Athlete in NFL
Las Vegas Raiders' defensive end Carl Nassib took to Instagram Monday to come out as gay for Pride month, effectively becoming the first active NFL player to be openly gay in the league's history.
Homophobic Chants by Mexican Football Fans Lead to Fan-less Games
The Mexican football team faces a fan-less future, at least in two upcoming games due to anti-gay chants by fans.
Gay Dad's Diving Champ Son, Nicknamed 'Little Louganis,' Headed to Tokyo Olympics
Jordan Windle, nicknamed "Little Louganis" after the out Olympic champ, is headed to the Olympics in Tokyo, and he has words of love and gratitude for his gay dad.
Transgender Weightlifter Hubbard Selected for Tokyo Olympics
Laurel Hubbard's efforts have made her a flashpoint in the debate around the fairness of trans athletes competing in women's events.
Women's College Sports Get Boost in TV Ratings, Visibility
ESPN's has been experimenting in recent years with showing more women's sports on its various platforms, and good numbers have led the network to become more aggressive.
Munich Wants Rainbow-Colored Stadium for Game with Hungary
Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors as a sign against that country's homophobia and intolerance.
French Open Defends 'Pragmatic' Stance in Osaka Dealings
French Open organizers said they took a "pragmatic" approach in their dealings with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, insisting they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw.
Lochte, Chastened by Misdeeds, Takes Aim at 5th Olympics
Ryan Lochte knows what people think of him. He's eager to make them forget the worst.
Homophobic Slurs at Soccer Final Lead to Three Minute Halt
One of the more disturbing trends in international sports as of late has been the homophobic chants shouted by Mexican fans at games. On Sunday, the chants halted a match between the United States and Mexico at Denver's Empower Field.
Watch: Hunky Brit Ex-Football Star Thomas Beattie Reflects on Coming Out Last Summer
Former footballer Thomas Beattie discusses how he benefited from coming out publicly as gay last year in a short video interview with BBC Sports.