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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.

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Sports

USA Fencing defends decision to be inclusive of trans players

It comes after a cis woman was disqualified after refusing to play a trans woman, which caused a transphobic backlash.

Daria Kasatkina WTA Qatar TotalEnergies Open 2025 tennis tournament
News

Out lesbian tennis star Daria Kasatkina flees Russia for Australia: 'I want to be myself'

Daria Kasatkina will be representing her "new homeland" from now on.

Maine Governor Janet Mills challenges US President Donald Trump see you in court
Politics

Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

Sin City Classic Sports Festival
Sports

World’s largest LGBTQ+ sports festival lets queer people play (in photos)

The Sin City Classic Sports festival sees thousands of queer people come together to compete and play in more than 20 sports and participate in about 500 different teams.

Janet Mills Donald Trump
Politics

Maine Gov. Janet Mills confronts Donald Trump to his face over anti-trans sports order at White House

“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”

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Brittney Griner The Gaylord national Resort and Convention Center at Potomac River waterfront
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Brittney Griner cancels speech after finding threatening note in hotel room

The WNBA star cancelled her speech at a cannabis convention after finding a piece of duct tape left in the entrance to her hotel room containing the words “Gay Baby Jail."

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Sports

Texas investigating USA Fencing Association after it disqualified cis player for refusing to play trans woman

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who has an extensive history targeting LGBTQ+ people — said the state is looking for evidence USA Fencing engaged in "false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.”

Eliza Munshi before high school track meet Falls Church Virginia March 2025
Sports

Transgender girl joins boys' track and field team in Virginia

Eliza Munshi was forced to do so due to new anti-trans regulations in the state.

Brock McGillis
Sports

A gay hockey player is on a mission to create an inclusive hockey culture from the inside out

“This isn’t just about hockey. It’s about creating a world where everyone belongs,” out hockey player Brock McGillis tells The Advocate.

NCAA Cross Country trophy RuPaul drag race host books stacked with a sticky note says banned
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20 things we have more of than transgender NCAA athletes: From Trump felonies to measles cases

Donald Trump has been convicted of more felonies than the number of trans athletes in the NCAA.

young happy person holding transgender flag with rainbow sports backpack Philadelphia local school bus
Politics

Philadelphia schools will allow trans athletes to compete, rejecting Trump executive order

The Philadelphia School District has announced that it will continue to allow transgender athletes to compete on teams that align with their gender identity.

Chris Kluwe
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Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

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Sports

Trump’s Department of Education wants NCAA to strip awards, records from trans student-athletes

The NCAA earlier bowed to Trump’s request to ban trans student-athletes from competing in sports aligned with their gender identity.

Billie Jean King holding a pair of tennis shoes during her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony April 2025 Los Angeles California
Arts & Entertainment

Billie Jean King becomes first woman to receive Walk of Fame star for sports entertainment

Billie Jean King is the first woman to be honored in the Walk of Fame's new category for sports entertainment.

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Politics

GOP senator claims ‘entire men’s teams’ are transitioning. There’s no evidence of that because it’s not true

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's office did not return The Advocate's request about evidence supporting these claims.

Chris Kluwe punter Minnesota Vikings watches from the sidelines in uniform during an NFL game 2012
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Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field
Sports

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

The athletic body will not do the same with men's track and field.

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Politics

Jasmine Crockett mocks sports bans: 'Find the little trans child that is ruining your life'

Jasmine Crockett also called out Democrats who "allowed ourselves to be divided" over trans rights.

Penn Commona at the University of Pennsylvania
Sports

Trump admin freezes federal funds to U of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes

University officials said they are complying with all NCAA policies, which now bar trans women from women's sports.

Chris Kluwe at Huntington Beach City Council meeting
Politics

Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.