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To this pro men's tennis player, coming out was 'so normal that I didn’t think about it'

Joao Lucas Reis da Silva surprised fans earlier this month when he posted Instagram photos of himself alongside his partner, Gui Sampaio Ricardo.

Rio Olympics Could Still Be a Success — For Out Athletes

Saying the 2016 Summer Games are getting off to a rocky start is the understatement of the century. But some are trying to see the positives.

An Ironman Athlete Tells His Coming Out Story

Thomas James tells how he used race training to build the courage to live open and honest.

Maine lawmaker censured for outing, deadnaming trans student athlete

Republican Rep. Laurel Libby outed the student in a Facebook post.

Meet Brendan McFatridge, the gay pro hockey player awarded as a Gen Z 'changemaker'

McFatridge, the first out gay player in the Western Hockey League, is one of 10 winners of The Future is NOW! Awards for his work combating bullying.

These 5 athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)

Even more queer representation in the world of sports!

From player to broadcaster, meet the queer Black soccer pro breaking down the Washington Spirit

Former NWSL Washington Spirit player Gaby Vincent tells The Advocate about her "full circle moment" becoming a broadcaster for the team.

Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!

Olympics Roundup: The Medal Race for Out Athletes

The week included a new medal for one out athlete who announced his retirement.

Indian Sprinter Calls Out Unequal Treatment of Athletes

Dutee Chand, who faced gender testing in order to compete, objects that athletes flew economy class to Rio while managers received business-class accommodations. 

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Op-ed: Coming Out Will Be Rough on Gay Athletes

The first openly gay professional athlete will have to be a strong player with a strong will to win.