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Nike calls out gender stereotypes with powerful new ad

Serena Williams narrates the "Dream Crazier" ad featuring Caster Semenya and other women

Martina Navratilova cries foul over her words being used to block LGBT rights in Montana

"That is just ridiculous," said the legendary lesbian tennis star.

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Minnesota powerlifters protest trans ban

Nine allies showed their support by taking the platform and letting time expire without lifting a finger.

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Virginia youth player accuses Spirit head coach of mental, verbal abuse

Burke allegedly used homophobic language and verbally abused at least one youth player while coaching at FC Virginia.

South Dakota narrowly defeats discrimination against trans student athletes

The bill would have required students to compete according to the gender assigned at birth

Israel preparing to welcome back LGBTQ athletes to Tel Aviv Games

Road running, volleyball and same-sex dance are the newest events added

Donald Trump, Jr. calls trans athlete’s success ‘grave injustice’ to women

The president’s son tweeted "this is too far and unfair to so many."

New Jersey Devils embrace LGBTQ community with Pride Night Feb. 25

The New Jersey Devils again demonstrate an inclusive environment for players, fans and executives.

Oscars Schmoscars. We’ve got SonicFox!

He’s gay. He’s black. He’s furry. And he’s our kind of award winner.

NHL’s ‘Hockey For Everyone’ features rainbow-taped sticks, a Gay Men’s Chorus and more

The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrated inclusion and diversity on a special night

Calling out homophobia in sports is important, but few do it, say researchers

A study found only one in four surveyed felt confident enough to challenge someone making anti-gay slurs

Mack Beggs’ birth certificate finally affirms his gender

As a boy, Beggs won back-to-back Texas high school state titles. Now he’s on a men’s wrestling team in college.

Outpouring of love for Caster Semenya (as well as hate)

#HandsOffCaster petition draws 15,000 names

What does Billie Jean King say about Martina Navratilova’s stance on trans athletes?

Homophobic language not linked to rejection of gay athletes, says new study

The very athletes who say they use gay slurs also say they would accept a gay teammate, according to new research.

Late gay English soccer player Justin Fashanu remembered on his 58th birthday

Norwich City remembers the late Justin Fashanu, an openly gay player ahead of his time.

Michael Sam had a moment of regret, but says he does not regret coming out

A recording of the first openly gay NFL player to be drafted makes his feelings clear.

NBA All-Star Game brings gay people, conversation to North Carolina

Jason Collins, Rick Welts and Reggie Bullock all brought LGBTQ conversation and visibility to North Carolina.

This athlete’s clapback to a homophobic taunt made our day

Joe Root shut down his rude rival the way we wish we all could.

Caster Semenya is ‘unquestionably a woman,’ yet she’s not competing as one

The IAAF and the South African middle distance runner are headed to court because of her dominant performance.

Martina Navratilova on trans athletes: ‘Letting men compete as women is unfair’

The tennis legend says transgender inclusion in sports is "insane and it’s cheating."

World’s first: British football club goes ‘full rainbow’

These uniform jerseys proclaim with pride: "Football v. Homophobia"

NBA All-Star Game returns to North Carolina Sunday despite mandated discrimination

It’s a real slap in the face, as anti-LGBTQ discrimination continues to be mandated in North Carolina.

Out speedskater Brittany Bowe has been dominant, with 12 medals this season

Out LGBTQ speedskater Brittany Bowe won a world title this month as she continues a dominant season.

Outsports names Dawn Ennis new managing editor

Ennis brings years of experience in newsrooms and LGBTQ media to her new role at Outsports.

Atlanta Hawks celebrate Valentine’s Day by hosting team’s first Pride Night

The Hawks say they are committed to demonstrating inclusion of the entire LGBTQ community tonight.

Gay German athlete found coming out in triathlon more welcoming than he expected

Moritz Belmann has won medals in his age group at the European Championships. He has the full support of his team as a gay athlete.

Anti-gay graffiti was spur to get college swimmer in Virginia to come out

Thomas Agostini, a college swimmer, decided it was time to come out as gay after a slur targeted another student.

SNL Host Don Cheadle supports trans kids with T-shirt

The "Avengers" star let his wardrobe choices speak for him, including an anti-Trump hockey jersey.