Category: Sport

Jul 16
NFL Star Caleb Williams Faces Anti-Gay Backlash Over Painted Nails

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has found himself at the centre of online backlash after sharing photos that revealed he had painted his nails blue. The 22-year-old NFL star posted a series of wedding snaps on Instagram on Monday (14 July) with the caption, “Young n in control.” In the first image, Williams is clearly […]

Jul 15
Italy’s Elena Linari Makes LGBTQ History at Women’s Euro 2025 with Pride Armband

Just weeks after a major legal victory for lesbian rights in Italy, openly gay footballer Elena Linari has made history for LGBTQ visibility in sport. Linari, who plays for Italy’s women’s national football team, wore a rainbow captain’s armband during Italy’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group-stage match against Spain, becoming the first captain of an […]

Jul 15
Gay Pro Wrestler Anthony Bowens Responds to Anti-Gay Protesters with Defiant Photo

Professional wrestler Anthony Bowens, known for his open and unapologetic advocacy as an out gay athlete, delivered a bold statement once again by simply living his truth. Currently in Arlington, Texas, for AEW’s All In: Texas week, Bowens made headlines after revisiting a powerful moment from his past. During his appearance at the Starrcast Texas […]

Jul 13
AFL Player Jack Graham Suspended for Homophobic Slur During Match

West Coast Eagles player Jack Graham has been suspended for four matches after admitting to using a “highly offensive” homophobic slur during a recent AFL game. The 27-year-old self-reported the incident to his Perth-based club after making the slur towards an opponent during a clash with the Greater Western Sydney Giants earlier this month. Following […]

Jul 12
Europe’s Top Court Finds Sports Ban Violated Caster Semeny’s Rights

South African Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya has won a partial legal victory in her ongoing battle against discriminatory sex eligibility rules in sport, with Europe’s top human rights court finding her right to a fair trial was violated. On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that Semenya had not received a […]

Jul 05
State Bans on Trans Athletes Head to U.S. Supreme Court in Landmark Test

The United States Supreme Court is set to hear two high-profile cases involving state-level bans on transgender women participating in women’s sports—an issue at the centre of ongoing political, legal, and cultural debates in the country. The upcoming rulings could become pivotal for the future of transgender rights nationwide. This follows President Donald Trump’s post-election […]

Jul 04
Jack Willis and Blair Kinghorn’s Rugby Kiss Goes Viral

It wasn’t a Pride parade, a music festival, or a cheeky dating app campaign—though it certainly had all the vibes. After an adrenaline-charged Top 14 final, Toulouse teammates Jack Willis and Blair Kinghorn shared a moment that went far beyond the final whistle: a kiss. And not a subtle peck either—this was a full, heartfelt […]

Jul 02
NBA No. 1 Pick Cooper Flagg’s Same-Sex Kiss Goes Viral Ahead of NBA Debut

Following his selection as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg has found himself at the centre of online attention, but not just for his basketball prowess. A viral video circulating on social media shows the highly touted rookie kissing another male on the lips in […]