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Out Sports Stars Who Are Flying the Queer Flag High
There is a real sea of change in the world of sports at the moment, with women breaking through on so many levels across many varied sports. Here's a look at some major LGBTQ sports stars.
Watch: British Soccer Player Banned for Grabbing Opposing Player's Crotch
A British soccer player was banned from playing the sport after being seen grabbing an opponent player's crotch.
Move Over St. Paul: Napoli Stadium to be Named for Maradona
The mayor of Naples started a formal process to rename the San Paolo stadium for Diego Maradona on Thursday.The move comes with the city in mourning for the soccer great, who died Wednesday of a heart attack at age 60.
Argentine Soccer Great Diego Maradona Dies at 60
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the "Hand of God" goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died.
The Lack of LGBTQ Representation in Professional Sports May Not Be Why You Think
Why aren't there more out professional sports players? A new report suggests the reason isn't just homophobia.
'One of the Scariest Things' — Olympic Diver Tom Daley on Coming Out
When Stylist Andrew Gelwicks was preparing his new book "The Queer Advantage: Conversations with LGBTQ+ Leaders on the Power of Identity," he knew he wanted to speak with Olympic medalist, diver Tom Daley.
Hollywood Stars Complete Takeover of Welsh Club Wrexham
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Monday completed a $2.5 million takeover of a Welsh club that plays in the fifth tier of English soccer.
Belgian Racing Pigeon Fetches Record Price of $1.9 Million
New Kim is worth her weight in gold and then some — actually much, much more.
Staggering Out-of-Touch Comments by British Sports Official Lead to Resignation
The head of England's Football Association resigned on Wednesday after staggering out-of-touch comments he made to Parliament about race and sexuality.
The Weeknd to Perform at Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Weeknd will bring his popular falsetto vocals to the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Olympian Simone Biles Wants to Piss 'One Million Moms' Off
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles spoke out on Monday about the controversy surrounding the UberEats ad in which she appeared with "Queer Eye's" Jonathan Van Ness.
Remember the Tokyo Olympics? Planning, Tickets Still a Wild Card
Organizers in Japan and the International Olympic Committee say they are working on a vast number of contingency plans to hold the Games in the midst of a pandemic.
Sports Power Couple Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Engaged
Sports power couple Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are engaged to be married after four years together.
Former Aussie Rugby Star Dan Palmer Comes Out as Gay
Dan Palmer, a former Australian rugby player, has come out as gay in an emotional column for the Sydney Morning Herald.
Out Football Star Jake Bain Says His Father Abused Him, Others
Jake Bain, the former division one football star who famously played as an out athlete before quitting the sport last year, said in a tweet that his father abused him and others sexually.
Top Norwegian Soccer Ref Tom Harald Hagen Comes Out
Top Norwegian soccer referee Tom Harald Hagen came out in an interview following a game in which a player hurled an anti-LGBTQ epithet at the opposition's coach.
Pics: Olympic-Winning Gymnast Danell Leyva Explains His Sexuality: 'It's an Ever-Changing Fluid Thing'
Olympic winner came out Danell Leyva explains why he came out as bi and pan. The Instagram-friendly gymnast writes, "It's an ever-changing fluid thing."
Gus Kenworthy Shares Bruised 'Peach' Pic After 'Really Stupid' Ski Accident
Gus Kenworthy took to his Instagram Stories Thursday to show a nasty bruise he got on his backside after a "really stupid" ski accident he endured while in Switzerland.
Will Sports Announcer Make Comeback After Caught Saying Gay Slur?
Don't count sports announcer Thom Brennaman out for good following his resignation after he was caught on a hot mic uttering an anti-gay slur, says Cincinnati Reds President Phil Castellini.
Thirst-Trapping, Self-Described 'Typical Alpha Male Footballer' Matt Morton Comes Out at 30
British footballer Matt Morton discussed his coming out process in an interview with the British site Sky Sport after he realized he was gay two years ago.
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