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Robbie Rogers, Tom Daley, Michael Sam, Gareth Thomas -- these athletes are paving new ground in the world of sports as openly gay, out-and-proud players. At both the collegiate and professional level, sports have historically been the last frontier for LGBT acceptance, and homophobia still runs rampant in locker rooms and on playing fields across the United States and Europe. Gay athletes and anti-bullying activists like Ben Cohen, former pro English rugby player, are fighting to change the game and create more inclusive spaces for LGBT players everywhere. Follow Out for all the latest on gay sports.

NFL's Myles Garrett goes viral for '12+ sacks' bulge pic

The Cleveland Browns player's new record has attracted some cheerleaders!

No takers on $35k offer to slam trans NWSL athletes

XX-XY Athletics, an anti-trans clothing company, offered to pay thousands to any National Women's Soccer League player who will speak out against transgender and intersex athletes.

Christy Martin calls Sydney Sweeney an 'ally' amid epic 'Christy' flop

The real-life professional boxer who inspired the biopic has come to Sweeney's defense.

Meet the reality TV icons competing on 'The Traitors' season 4

The Traitors season 4 is packed with queer contestants and pop culture superstars.

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Gay NFL cheerleader to haters: 'I'm on the field. So bye, gurl!'

Jon Reyes joined the San Francisco 49ers cheer team this season, and he's not letting the haters get him down.

NWSL supports Barbra Banda after Fox News guest calls her 'a male'

The National Women's Soccer League is calling out "hateful attacks" against Barbra Banda amid a trans panic ignited by NWSL player Elizabeth Eddy.

Every hunky male celeb named 'Sexiest Man Alive' over the years

Each of these heartthrobs were crowned by People as the "Sexiest Man Alive" over the years.

Angel City FC captain Sarah Gorden to trans and intersex players: 'We do support you'

Gorden and vice captain Angelina Anderson made a strong statement in response to the racist and transphobic undertones in teammate Elizabeth Eddy's recent op-ed.

Elizabeth Eddy's anti-trans NWSL essay goes against what the sport stands for

Opinion: Elizabeth Eddy is wrong about intersex and trans athletes in the NWSL.

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz's naughty-looking stretch routine has the gays in a frenzy

He's leaving very little to the imagination!

First male NFL cheerleader comments on Vikings controversy

Napoleon Jinnies joined the LA Rams cheerleading squad in 2019.

Corey O'Brien spills details about dating bisexual NFL star Ryan Russell

When they started dating, O'Brien had no idea how serious Russell's football career was.

Meet all 29 queer athletes playing in the 2025 WNBA playoffs

No matter which team is victorious, a queer athlete is taking home the trophy!

Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, diagnosed with brain tumor

The barrier-breaking basketball player is undergoing treatment.

7 of the hottest gay NFL cheerleaders who have us cheering for football season

Suddenly we're full of team spirit!

Who is Christy Martin? Meet the lesbian boxer subject of Sydney Sweeney's new movie

Sydney Sweeney's best performance ever might be in this biopic of a champion lesbian boxer.

Malcolm Gladwell turns on trans athletes, says he was 'cowed' into support

The Outliers author said he was "cowed" into supporting trans women in sports, prompting accusations that he's changing with the political winds.

Out Olympic diver Greg Louganis sells medal to leave the U.S.

Gay diver, Greg Louganis, shared in a lengthy Facebook post that he will be moving out of the United States after much deliberation.

33 football players who came out of the closet

Pro football is becoming more inclusive of male players in the LGBTQ+ community.

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