Category: Sport
OutRunnerz founder Ken Ogg and lead runner Josh Martin share the keys to the growing success of Auckland’s LGBTQ+ running club, where fitness meets friendship When Ken Ogg first joined LGBTQ+ sports clubs, he was searching for something he felt had been missing in his youth: a sense of belonging. After competing in swimming at the […]
Patricio Manuel, the first openly transgender man to compete in a professional men’s boxing match, announced his retirement from the sport over the weekend. His professional record tells part of the story: four fights, three victories and one defeat. But Manuel leaves boxing with a title that stands as proudly as any championship belt. Patricio […]
Gay Olympian Mark Foster has opened up about the years he spent hiding his sexuality in his new tell-all memoir, My Double Life. The BBC pundit and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant came out in 2017 at the age of 47, after a long and successful career as a professional swimmer. Foster won an Olympic […]
The US Supreme Court has upheld two state laws barring transgender girls and women from female sports teams. In a decision handed down on Tuesday, 30 June, the court sided with West Virginia and Idaho in two closely watched cases, West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox. The ruling allows states to prohibit transgender […]
The World Cup is well underway, which means there is plenty of football to watch day and night. But as with any major sporting tournament, it is not just what happens on the pitch that has fans talking. The girls and the gays have their eyes firmly on some of the world’s most swoon-worthy stars, […]
New Zealand-born rugby league player Asu Kepaoa has been banned for six weeks after using a homophobic slur during a New South Wales Cup match. Appearing before the NSWRL judiciary on Wednesday, the 26-year-old NRL forward pleaded guilty to using the slur in a Round 16 match against St George Illawarra last week. Officials sent […]
With Egypt and Iran set to take the field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Pride Match in Seattle at 3pm NZT today, the fixture has become one of the tournament’s most politically charged moments. Eyebrows were raised when the draw confirmed that Iran and Egypt would be the two teams facing off. Neither country […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already given fans plenty to talk about, from dramatic upsets and breakout stars to unforgettable goals. But for many viewers, the action on the pitch is not the only thing grabbing attention. With 48 national teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, this year’s tournament has introduced […]