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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.

NY Archbishop Compares Marriage Equality to Incest

The comparison was made during a national 60 Minutes interview.

Blue Jays Fans Boo Escobar on Return After Antigay Incident

Yunel Escobar received some negative feedback from fans in his first home game after being suspended for sporting an antigay slur on his face.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck 'Forgives' Rosie for 'Offensive' Crush on Her

On Fox News, Hasselbeck said she invoked the grace of God to get her through responding to O'Donnell's revelation of a nonsexual crush back in the day. 

Coming Out in the Big Leagues

Why John Amaechi didn't change the world of professional sports.

Seat Filler

Somebody call 911! The Advocate 's queen on the New York theater scene is burning up the dance floor with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, crafty cheerleaders, and lots of naked boys.

The Lost Language of Kickball

For some gay and lesbian adults, having been chosen last in P.E. class inflicts a wound they still feel today, keeping them from enjoying sports and wreaking havoc on their self-esteem. Judy Kamilhor examines the "chosen-last syndrome" and other traumatic childhood sports experiences -- and shows how to overcome them.

Billie Jean King on Her Legendary Career: 'Pressure Is a Privilege'

The out trailblazer talks about the epiphany she had as a 12-year-old that changed her life.

Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'

When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.