Category: Sport
A debate has emerged at a Southern California high school after photos were shared online of high school athletes celebrating in their Speedos. The Temecula Valley High School water polo team recently attended a baseball game to cheer on their classmates, according to The Press-Enterprise. During part of the celebration, the players revealed their Speedos […]
Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history, has died at the age of 47. Collins’ family confirmed on Tuesday that the former basketball player had died following a battle with brain cancer. “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant […]
Iran’s football federation has reportedly submitted a list of conditions to FIFA ahead of the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a demand that LGBTQ+ Pride flags be banned at matches involving Iran. The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran said it would compete in the tournament in the United […]
Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is being investigated by the AFL following allegations he used a homophobic slur during a VFL match against Coburg on Saturday. The alleged incident comes just one week after another high-profile case involving homophobic language on the field, adding to growing scrutiny around homophobia in Australian rules football. The matter […]
Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, has reportedly donated $1 million to The Trevor Project. The contribution was made through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and was highlighted by former NFL player Carl Nassib, who came out as gay in 2021 while playing for the Las Vegas Raiders. Nassib has since worked closely […]
Trans powerlifter JayCee Cooper has finalised a discrimination settlement with USA Powerlifting, bringing an end to a long legal battle that became one of the most closely watched trans sports cases in the United States. The settlement follows a major ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court in October 2025, which found that USA Powerlifting had […]
Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been suspended for two matches after using a homophobic slur during Argentina’s Under-20 defeat to Brazil, in a sanction that will now sideline him for two upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers. According to Outsports, the incident happened during Argentina’s 3-1 loss to Brazil at the South American Under-20 Championship. […]
St Kilda player Lance Collard has had his suspension for using a homophobic slur significantly reduced after the AFL Appeals Board ruled that the original penalty was excessive, even while upholding the finding that he used the abuse. Collard’s sanction was cut from nine weeks, with two suspended, to four weeks, with two suspended, meaning […]