Category: Lifestyle
Former competitive hockey player Jesse Kortuem has publicly come out as gay, crediting the queer hockey-themed series Heated Rivalry for inspiring him to finally share his story. Although Kortuem never made it to the NHL, he played defence and centre across various leagues throughout his life. For years, his deep love for the sport and […]
The UK Government is signalling a significant shift in its approach to healthcare for transgender and non-binary young people, with a minister suggesting a move away from medical interventions such as puberty blockers. Speaking during a Commons debate on Tuesday, 13 January, Health Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth said the Government supports transitioning away […]
Three of the world’s leading trans healthcare bodies have raised serious ethical objections to the UK government’s proposed PATHWAYS trial for puberty blockers, warning that the study may violate internationally recognised standards for clinical research. In a joint statement released on 9 January, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the European counterpart (EPATH), […]
Josh Cavallo has accused his former A‑League club, Adelaide United, of homophobia, claiming internal politics and discrimination prevented him from playing after he came out as gay in 2021. The 26‑year‑old left the club last year and has since relocated to England, where he now plays non‑league football. Cavallo signed with Stamford AFC in the […]
Boxing sensation Ryan Garcia became the centre of online speculation over the weekend after a short video clip surfaced, leading some fans to interpret it as a hint about his sexuality. The footage, widely shared on TikTok and X, shows Garcia admitting he was bisexual before someone off-camera asks, “So you bi then?” Garcia laughs […]
Brazilian tennis star João Lucas Reis da Silva is set to break new ground once again as he takes on the qualifying rounds of the 2026 Australian Open. The 25-year-old made headlines in late 2024 when he publicly came out as gay, sharing a heartwarming photo with his partner, Gui Sampaio Ricardo, in celebration of […]
Since the premiere of Heated Rivalry, actor Hudson Williams has received an unexpected wave of messages — not just from fans, but from closeted professional athletes moved by the show’s portrayal of secret love and identity in the high-stakes world of pro sports. Appearing on Andy Cohen Live this week, Williams opened up about the […]
US President Donald Trump has once again come under fire for mocking transgender athletes during a rambling speech at the House GOP’s annual retreat on 6 January, in which he also falsely referenced Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif as transgender. Speaking to Republican lawmakers, Trump performed a grotesque impression of a weightlifting competition, mimicking both […]