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Watch: Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Mitcham Opens Up About Drugs, Depression, and Olympic Glory
Openly gay Olympic Gold Medalist Matthew Mitcham opened up in a BBC sport video produced for LGBTQ History Month
Gay GOP Lawmaker Urges Defeat of Anti-Trans Athlete Bill
Legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports would likely result in vulnerable students being marginalized while also harming Tennessee's ability to recruit athletes and businesses, says the state's only gay GOP lawmaker.
Watch: 'Gay Athletes Can Be Heroes,' Says Out Rugby Pro
When Devin Ibanez came out on Instagram last December, he didn't just free himself from the closet - he became the first openly gay professional player in the Major League Rugby, and a role model for LGBTQ athletes.
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.
Fear Factor: Football Star Cautious About Gay Players Coming Out
Arsenal football star and LGBTQ ally Héctor Bellerín thinks it is a difficult path for an active, gay player to come out for the same, old reasons.
Gay Black Swim Champ Shares How He Overcame Racism, Homopbobia
Top swimmer Dwight Richardson had several obstacles to overcome before he was finally accepted by teammates who made him the butt of racist conduct that included putting a noose around his neck.
Listen: Anti-LGBTQ Rugby Player Israel Folau 'Bombarded' with Gay Porn on Team's WhatsApp
A teammate pranked anti-LGTBQ rugby player Israel Folau, bombarding the disgraced Australian athlete with gay porn on the team's WhatsApp, a coach said in an anecdote he shared during a radio interview.
Listen: Closeted College Athlete Becomes '@out_fratguy' on TikTok
College soccer player Josh Leafer spent years playing the part of the straight jock. But at TikTok he was able to pursue a more authentic voice - and eventually come out - as he gave support to others in the closet.
Hey, Australian Open TV Viewers: Those Claps Aren't Real
Hey, Australian Open TV viewers: The crowd's loud clapping and mid-match chatter you hear on the telecasts are not real.
English Soccer at Breaking Point over Abuse on Social Media
English football has reached breaking point with players, coaches, referees and officials aghast at the ongoing proliferation of hate aimed at them on Instagram and Twitter.
Proud 'Gay Icon' David Beckham Becomes Ambassador for Anti-LGBTQ Qatar
Former England football captain David Beckham signed a hefty deal to be media ambassador for anti-LGBTQ Qatar in the run up to the country's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
After Gov Blasts Trans Athletes, Senate GOP Tepid on Ban
A day after the governor said transgender athletes would "destroy women's sports," Tennessee's Senate GOP leaders on Thursday offered tepid support for legislation that would ban them from participating in girls' sports.
Mississippi Senate: Ban Transgender Athletes on Female Teams
Transgender athletes would be banned from competing in girls' or women's sports in Mississippi schools and universities, under a bill that advanced in the Republican-controlled state Senate late Thursday night.
Governor: Transgender Athletes Will 'Destroy Women's Sports'
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Wednesday that transgender girls should be banned from playing on middle and high school sports teams or they will "destroy women's sports."
A Look at What Quarantine is Like in Olympic-Host Japan
A state of emergency for a large part of the country means that even those special cases who are allowed in have to take multiple coronavirus tests and stay holed up in quarantine.
State Farm's Jake Makes the Super Bowl with Drake — But Just Who is Jake?
Jake from State Farm made the Super Bowl yesterday in a funny ad with rapper Drake playig his stand-in. But just who is Jake and why did the insurance giant replace the original actor?
The Tennis Crowd: Players Thrive with Fans Back in Australia
There was no certainty until last month that the Australian Open would even be staged. There was no certainty until recent weeks of how many fans would be allowed in. Decisions rest with the state government and health officials, and can change.
Kansas House GOP Proposed Bill Would Criminalize Care for Transgender Youth
Kansas Republicans want to criminalize gender affirmation surgery and other treatments for transgender youth who seek to transition.
Super Bowl Ads Aim to Comfort and Connect
Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche. And this year, it's a doozy.
The Weeknd Vows to Tone it Down for His Super Bowl Show
The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show.