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Robbie Rogers, Tom Daley, Michael Sam, Gareth Thomas -- these athletes are paving new ground in the world of sports as openly gay, out-and-proud players. At both the collegiate and professional level, sports have historically been the last frontier for LGBT acceptance, and homophobia still runs rampant in locker rooms and on playing fields across the United States and Europe. Gay athletes and anti-bullying activists like Ben Cohen, former pro English rugby player, are fighting to change the game and create more inclusive spaces for LGBT players everywhere. Follow Out for all the latest on gay sports.

J.K. Rowling attacks another Black cis female athlete with anti-trans hate

The Harry Potter author said that Barbra Banda winning BBC Women's Footballer of the Year is spitting in the face of women.

Every hunky male celeb named 'Sexiest Man Alive' over the years

Each of these Hollywood hunks has been named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine in its annual list.

Travis Kelce responds to brother Jason's homophobic slur controversy

The NFL stars and brothers comforted each other on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast.

Can a straight man ever say a homophobic slur?

NFL star Jason Kelce checked a fan for using a homophobic slur against his brother Travis, but the way he did it has some people furrowing their brows.

Imane Khelif delivers another K.O. on JKR as 'Vogue Arabia' cover star

The boxer was the victim of racist and sexist transvestigations at the Paris 2024 Olympics from high-profile celebrities like J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk.

Out100 honoree Tom Daley shares highlights of his Paris 2024 Olympics

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Out100, Tom Daley was honored as a "groundbreaker."

13 gay NFL players who proved that LGBTQ+ athletes belong in football

These LGBTQ+ football players are breaking ground in the National Football League!

23 big beefy body babes we'd absolutely love to bow down to!

There's truly nothing better than a woman with muscles!

Boston women's soccer team fumbles debut with transphobic 'Too Many Balls' ad

Nonbinary soccer star Quinn has called out the NWSL's Bos Nation for its transphobic launch ad.

'Roller Jam' is the LGBTQ+ roller skating reality show we never knew we needed

Gays are going feral over the new reality show Roller Jam and host Jordin Sparks.

These 7 athletes came out as LGBTQ+ in 2024 (so far)

Even more queer representation in the world of sports!

Tom Daley's new video soaking in a bathtub absolutely deserves a gold medal

The Olympic diver is really making us want to take a bath right now.

College volleyball teams refuse to play San Jose State after right-wing website says they have trans athlete

Three college volleyball teams have forfeited matches after hearing rumors/reports about the gender identity of a San Jose State athlete.

These LGBTQ+ celebrity couples broke up in 2024 (so far)

Various reports and social media updates indicate that these LGBTQ+ celebrity couples are no longer together.

Layshia Clarendon, the WNBA's 1st nonbinary player, announces retirement

"The time has come for my basketball career to end," they said in a social media post.

15 hot pro wrestlers we love to watch get sweaty!

These wrestlers could put us in a chokehold any day!

Trans Paralympian Valentina Petrillo claps back at J.K. Rowling's never-ending transphobia

"I've never even read Harry Potter," Petrillo said.

Imane Khelif calls out Elon Musk for all the transphobic hate he sent her way

Musk is one of several people named in Khelif's online harassment lawsuit.

NFL player and husband open up about making history with their gay age-gap relationship

Former football player Jeff Rohrer says his much younger husband "likes daddies."