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The Advocate brings readers the latest news from the world of gay sports. Follow the most recent developments about the people, policies, and players who are shaping national and international dialogue about athletes and the LGBT community. Read about Michael Sam, Jason Collins, Brittney Griner, Darren Young, Johnny Weir, Fallon Fox, and more luminaries of the gay sports arena who are trailblazers in basketball, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, tennis, swimming, track, and golf. Find out about upcoming and past Olympic Games, and how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender athletes are helping to advance the marathon of equality on an international scale.

Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers
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Thriving Under 30: Celebrating 10 Young LGBTQ+ Trailblazers

These 10 young artists, athletes, and activists aren’t waiting around for change. They’re making it happen.

Esera Tuaolo; Carl Nassib; Michael Sam
Sports

Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

Breanna Stewart WNBA Finals Game One New York Liberty basketball in hand and kissing her wife holding child after a game in 2022
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WNBA player Breanna Stewart and wife receive homophobic threats after Game 1 of finals

The power forward for the New York Liberty said that her wife, Marta Xargay, received the intimidating message over email after her performance in the Friday match.

Jordin Sparks Johnny Weir
television

Get ready for Roller Jam: the LGBTQ+ skating spectacle

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

Carl Nassib gay NFL football player Trevor Project LGBTQ pride parade marchers Trevor Project banner
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NFL donates $100k to Trevor Project on National Coming Out Day

Carl Nassib, who came out as gay before retiring from pro football, announced the donation on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football show.

Jessie Godderz Mr. PEC-Tacular
television

Jessie Godderz strips down, rocks tiny Speedos on 'House of Villains'

The Big Brother alum is leaving little to the imagination.

famous author JK Rowling tennis player Martina Navratilova
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Martina Navratilova and J.K. Rowling are attacking the U.N. for being trans-inclusive

That moment when your anti-trans beliefs put you at odds with one of the international authorities on human rights...

Players on Chicas Trans football team huddle LGBT plus Cup in Mexico City June 2024 former First Lady Melania Trump speaks to supporters at Make America Great Again campaign rally Wapwallopen PA
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Melania Trump attacks trans athletes in memoir as 'deepening the divisions in our society'

The former first lady singled out transgender athletes in her new book, Melania: A Memoir.

Lauren Boebert outside the Capitol after voting not to continue funding the government
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Lauren Boebert forced to refund $67,000 in anti-trans donations for Olympic boxer

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Sue Altman Executive Director at New Jersey Working Families Alliance speaks at a rally Glen Rock City NJ
Politics

N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'

The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.

Layshia Clarendon WNBA LA Sparks
Sports

Layshia Clarendon, the WNBA's 1st nonbinary player, announces retirement

"The time has come for my basketball career to end," they said in a social media post.

Watch how martial arts allowed a trans woman to reclaim her body
Arts & Entertainment

Watch how martial arts allowed a trans woman to reclaim her body

In the documentary Unfightable, MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin pursues her dream of competing professionally.

Billie Jean King 2024 and holding Wimbledon trophy following her 1967 victory winning Womens Singles title
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Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'

The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.

young teen boys soccer team coach field
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Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids — Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports

The group most likely to report hearing anti-LGBTQ + language were students who play sports — particularly straight, cisgender boys.

Imane Khelif Elon Musk
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Imane Khelif calls out Elon Musk for all the transphobic hate he sent her way

Musk is one of several people named in Khelif's online harassment lawsuit.

Dimitri Pavade 2024 Paralympics Long Jump
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Paralympian comes out as gay after medal-winning event

Dimitri Pavade said he is ready to be a leader in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Jeff Rohrer and Josh Ross are in an age gap relationship
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Ex-NFL player and husband open up about making history with gay age-gap relationship

Former football player Jeff Rohrer says his much younger husband "likes daddies."

Valentina Petrillo of Team Italy competes during the Womens track and field Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
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Trans sprinter Valentina Petrillo loses at Paralympics, then delivers heartfelt message to her son

“I hope my son is proud of me” the historic athlete cried following her elimination.

Orlando Onslaught team photo
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This Orlando team is headed to the Gay Softball World Series — and they need your help (exclusive)

Dan Lanini, shortstop on the Orlando Onslaught, tells The Advocate about his team's first-ever appearance in the Gay Softball World Series.

italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo First out trans disabled athlete set to compete in upcoming Paralympic Games
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Out transgender woman athlete will make history as she competes in Paralympic Games

Italian sprinter Valentina Petrillo describes her selection as “an important symbol of inclusion.”