Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay male professional footballer, has revealed that he continues to receive “multiple, multiple, multiple death threats” every day simply for being out in the world of football. Speaking on FIFPRO’s Footballers Unfiltered podcast, the 25-year-old Adelaide United midfielder and defender described the ongoing hostility he faces. “In the world of […]
In a sweeping FDA crackdown, Double Scorpio, one of the most recognizable poppers brands, has announced it is shutting down all operations after a search and seizure by the FDA. The company confirmed the closure on March 13, 2025, after wiping its website and social media. “We’ve always cared about making an authentic product and […]
San Diego FC’s inaugural home match was overshadowed by homophobic chanting, prompting the Major League Soccer (MLS) club to take a firm stance against discrimination at its stadium. On Saturday, March 1, San Diego FC made its home debut at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. However, during the second half of the match against […]
Just when you thought your Mardi Gras FOMO couldn’t get any worse, Australia’s LGBTQ+ Mecca keeps giving us reasons to return. We start our stay by checking in at the QT Sydney (@QTSydneyHotel). There are few hotel chains that I have as much faith in as the QT. Every branch is unique and seamlessly blends […]
WorldPride DC 2025 has officially announced that Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo will headline the highly anticipated Saturday Night Street Festival and Concert on June 7, 2025. The free, two-day event, set to take place on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of attendees from around the […]
For the first time, all AFL players and staff will be required to complete an LGBTQI+ education module this season. The initiative comes after several incidents involving homophobic slurs on the field during the previous AFL season. In 2023, three players—Jeremy Finlayson, Wil Powell, and Lance Collard—were sanctioned for using homophobic language against opponents. Additionally, […]
Nikki Hiltz delivered a historic performance at the USATF Indoor Championships in Staten Island, N.Y., becoming the first runner to achieve a remarkable sweep of the 1,500-meter and 3,000-meter middle-distance races since 2020. On Saturday, Hiltz claimed victory in the women’s 3,000 meters, and on Sunday, they followed up with a dominant win in the […]
Football Australia has strongly criticised Australian radio host Marty Sheargold for making misogynistic remarks about the Matildas, Australia’s national women’s football team. In a statement released on Wednesday (26 February), the sports governing body expressed its deep disappointment over Sheargold’s comments, which have sparked backlash against both the presenter and the radio station. “Such remarks not […]