Category: Sport

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 […]

Jul 01
Incase You Missed It… Chris Robinson Wins 400m Hurdles Amid Unexpected Wardrobe Malfunction

American hurdler Chris Robinson delivered a gold-winning performance at the Ostrava Golden Spike track and field event in the Czech Republic — all while contending with a less-than-ideal wardrobe malfunction. Competing in the 400-meter hurdles, Robinson edged out Brazil’s Matheus Lima by just 0.06 seconds in a thrilling finish. But what made his victory especially […]

Jun 30
Australia’s Kookaburras Hockey Team Don Rainbow Socks In Support of Gay Teammate

In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity during Pride Month, the Kookaburras – Australia’s national men’s field hockey team – wore rainbow socks during a recent match in support of their openly gay teammate, Davis Atkin. The powerful show of unity took place during a dramatic FIH Pro League clash against England in London, where the […]

Jun 29
Trans and Trailblazing: Ryan Eagles’ Floorball First in Aotearoa

In a high-speed sport that demands agility, reflex, and grit, Ryan Eagles brings something else entirely to the floorball court: visibility. At just 21 years old, Ryan (he/they) is the first openly transgender floorball player in Aotearoa New Zealand to be eligible for international representation — a milestone that marks both a personal and political […]