Lia Thomas isn't allowed to compete in Olympic events or elite women's races 'for the time being'
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her discrimination lawsuit against World Aquatics.
June 13, 2024
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Britney Griner's Russia Detention Was Just Extended — Here's How Long
The out WNBA star has already been in Russian custody for three months.
May 13, 2022
Respected News Magazine The Economist Publishes Anti-Trans Screed
The U.K. magazine published articles offering "both sides" to the debate over trans women in sports -- and one refers to trans women as "biological males."
July 29, 2021
Stanford Swimmer, NCAA Champion Abrahm DeVine Comes Out as Gay
Abrahm DeVine's announcement was met with love and support from his Stanford teammates.
September 18, 2018
Biden, Congress Members, Task Force, HRC Denounce Griner's Sentence
The president said the situation is "unacceptable," and the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and the Human Rights Campaign agreed.
August 4, 2022
Trump Attacks Trans People at Alaska Rally
The former president claimed that letting trans women compete alongside cisgender women is "demeaning to women."
July 10, 2022
Brittney Griner Convicted in Russia Over Drug Charges
The out WNBA star was first detained by Russian authorities in February. The Biden administration has admonished Griner's arrest as politically motivated.
August 4, 2022
Sha’Carri Richardson Thanks Girlfriend After Qualifying for Olympics
The sprinter credits her girlfriend for the hair color choice that set social media on fire.
June 21, 2021
No, transphobes, Lia Thomas didn't cause the U.S. swimming team to almost quit
A false Facebook post claiming the U.S. women's swimming team threatened to quit if trans athlete Lia Thomas was allowed to try out have been debunked.
May 13, 2024
Brittney Griner's Detention In Russian Jail Extended Again
The WNBA superstar is reportedly being investigated for the "large-scale transportation of drugs" and faces up to 10 years in jail.
June 15, 2022
Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court for First Day of Trial
The U.S. government has classified Griner, who has been in Russian custody since February, as wrongfully detained.
July 1, 2022
How This Lesbian Handcyclist Is Chasing Her Paralympics Dreams
Lesbian cyclist Ryen Reed hasn't been daunted by either physical challenges or homophobia.
August 4, 2021
Brittney Griner's Defense Team Appeals Her Conviction in Russia
(CNN) The U.S. State Department maintains Griner is wrongfully detained, and her case has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn.
August 15, 2022
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif sues J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk for cyberbullying over gender
It had been reported that Khelif had filed the complaint, but now her lawyer has revealed that J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk are named in it.
August 13, 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson's Olympic Future in Question After Marijuana Test
The runner, who thanked her girlfriend after qualifiying for the U.S. team, has been suspended for 30 days for marijuna use.
July 2, 2021
Trans nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz dedicates record-breaking Olympic qualifier to 'all the LGBTQ folks'
Hiltz was in fourth place with 300 meters left before they suddenly accelerated past their competition, breaking the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials record.
July 1, 2024
Brittney Griner’s Trial in Russia to Begin This Week
The iconic out basketball player's trial may take up to two months.
June 27, 2022
Forty Under 40: Sports
Natasha Kai heads up an impressive list of out sports professionals that includes Andrew Langenfield.
May 6, 2009
Brittney Griner Writes Plea to Biden, Fears Being Detained Forever
"Please don't forget about me and the other American Detainees," Brittney Griner, jailed in Russia, wrote to President Biden.
July 4, 2022
U.S. Reps Meet Brittney Griner for 1st Time Since Arrest, Give Update
It's the first time a U.S. official has been able to meet with the basketball star since her arrest at a Moscow airport in February.
March 23, 2022