Shakira performs on stage during a massive free show at Copacabana beach on May 02, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The singer is set to headline the World Cup final's first-ever halftime show.
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History will be made at the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in July, and not just because of the higher-than-sky-high ticket prices, the famous venue, or the actual athletes playing soccer (aka sportsball to many readers). It's the music fans will hear that is making headlines. Keep Reading →
Jason Collins talked with the press before the start of the game with the Lakers at Staples Center Sunday, February 23, 2014. Collins died in 2026, sparking an outpouring of LGBTQ+ tributes for the gay sports trailblazer.
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Jason Collins has passed at age 47 after a battle with brain cancer — and his death sparked an outpouring of tributes from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Keep Reading →
Former NFL player Ryan Russell made history when he announced to the world that he's bisexual in 2019. Now, he’s going viral once again as people rediscover his story and the hot boyfriend who is frequently on his arm. Keep Reading →
Isaac Ranson is the first transgender player signed to the Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team.
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A Minnesota women’s soccer team has signed its first out transgender player, adding a decorated goalkeeper to its roster as debates over gender and athletics continue to reverberate nationwide. Keep Reading →
Over the weekend, gymnast Ben Letvin led his University of Minnesota team to another Eastern conference title in the run-up to GymACT league nationals. The collegiate athlete put up impressive scores on the floor and rings, but his high marks on the vault helped edge out the competition, securing him an all-around title to go with the Gophers’ fifth conference victory. Keep Reading →