Category: Sport
Former NBA star and sports commentator Charles Barkley has entered the debate over transgender athletes in women’s basketball, saying he does not believe trans women should compete in the WNBA. Speaking with radio host Michael Smerconish, Barkley said he has “nothing but love and respect for gay people and transgender people” but argued that trans […]
London’s Kings Cross Steelers have been crowned 2026 Bingham Cup champions, defeating the Sydney Convicts 12–5 in a hard-fought final in Brisbane. The victory gives the Steelers their second Bingham Cup title in four years, following their triumph in Ottawa in 2022. For Sydney, the result marks a second consecutive appearance in the tournament’s top-tier […]
Welsh rugby player Kyle Tayler-Woolston has opened up about the fear he felt before coming out to his teammates — and the overwhelming support that ultimately proved those fears wrong. The Newport RFC back-row forward, who has been out to his teammates since 2018, says he is sharing his experience because he wants other LGBTQ+ […]
Gay AEW star Anthony Bowens has praised Heated Rivalry for what he describes as one of the most authentic portrayals yet of what it can feel like to be a closeted professional athlete. The All Elite Wrestling star spoke about the hit hockey romance while discussing LGBTQ+ representation in sport, saying the series captures the […]
Finnish hammer thrower Silja Kosonen has celebrated the biggest victory of her career by sharing another deeply personal milestone — going public with her relationship with Finnish futsal player Senni Viren. The 23-year-old claimed gold in the women’s hammer throw at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, producing a winning throw of 76.28 metres. It […]
As Moana Vā prepares to deliver netball at Rainbow Games 2026, its team promises Pacific leadership, family-centred inclusion and, most importantly, “vibes!” When Lana Shields stepped onto the netball court at the last Rainbow Games, 43 years had passed since she had played the sport. Like many people returning after a long absence, she had doubts. Would she remember the […]
Welly Lesbian Run/Walk Club is bringing Wellington’s LGBTQ+ community together for movement, friendship and plenty of post-run yapping — with no pressure, no registration and no one left behind. For founder Kiera, the idea began with a simple desire: more opportunities for queer people to connect throughout the year. “This year has really been about […]
Caitlyn Jenner has backed former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White after the pair claimed they would enter the WNBA Draft while invoking transgender identities in an apparent attempt to challenge the league’s eligibility rules. Appearing on Fox News, Jenner argued that the former NBA players were exposing what she described as “hypocrisy” […]