Category: LGBTQ+ athletes

AC Mack Articles Culture LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life News Pro Wrestling Rico González

Pro wrestlers AC Mack and Rico González tie the knot in an intimate beach ceremony

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Pro wrestlers AC Mack and Rico González are officially off the market. Back in October 2023, the two lovebirds surprised fans when they announced their engagement in a heartfelt social media post. “Dear World, “When you know, you just know,” they wrote alongside adorable photos of them embracing on Flamenco Beach in Puerto Rico. Over the last few months, the adorable couple have remained relatively mum on their wedding festivities… until now. On 26 June, Mack and González revealed on Instagram that they finally tied the knot in an intimate beach…

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Articles Bryon Perkins HBCU LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life News

Byron Perkins makes LGBTQ+ history as first openly gay football player at an HBCU

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Bryon Perkins has made history as the first football player at an HBCU to come out as gay. On 19 October, the Hampton University student revealed the landmark news in an emotional Instagram story. “I’ve decided that I’m going to make a change, and stop running away from myself,” the defensive back wrote. “I’m gay, let it be known that this is not a “decision” or a “choice.” Yes, this is who I am, this is who I’ve been, and this is who I’m going to be. Simply put, I…

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Articles Culture LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life News Olympic Diver Olympics tom daley

Tom Daley calls for more LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports: “Everyone should feel welcome”

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Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley called on sports organisations to fight for more inclusivity and less discrimination. Over the last few years, LGBTQ+ athletes have steadily made their mark in the sports world by living their truth openly and proudly. However at the same time, governing bodies like FINA, the British Triathlon, and various rugby leagues have introduced rules that have effectively banned trans athletes from participating. In a recent interview with The Independent, Daley opened up about the importance for sporting bodies to create a welcoming environment for all.…

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Articles England Euro 2022 Football LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life Lionesses News Women's football

England wins its first major women’s football championship after securing Euro 2022 title

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England secured its first major women’s championship after defeating Germany in the Euro 2022 Final. Over the last few weeks, the country’s women’s team has dominated the competition with landmark wins against Austria, Norway, Northern Ireland, Spain and Sweden.  On 31 July, the Lionesses faced off against eight-time European champions Germany in the event’s final match at Wembley Stadium.  After delivering an array of electric plays throughout the first half, Ella Toone put England in the lead with a jaw-dropping chip at the start of the second half. However, Germany’s…

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Articles LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Lia Thomas Life NCAA News Trans athletes University of Pennsylvania

NCAA champion Lia Thomas hits back at critics: “Trans women are not a threat to women’s sports”

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Trans swimmer Lia Thomas opened up about the harsh critics regarding trans women competing in sports. Over the last year, the former University of Pennsylvania athlete has earned monumental achievements within the collegiate sports world and the LGBTQ+ community. Back in March, Thomas became the first out transgender athlete to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) swimming championship. A few months before the groundbreaking win, the young athlete earned the fastest times in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle during the Zippy Invitational. Unfortunately, alongside her massive wins, Thomas has…

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Articles Culture HBO Max LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ TV News Our Flag Means Death Television

Our Flag Means Death creator David Jenkins shares update on season 2 renewal

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The creator of HBO Max’s LGBTQ+ TV series Our Flag Means Death has opened up about the show’s uncertain future. If you’re a fan of comedies and pirates, chances are you’ve heard of the hit series Our Flag Means Death. Set in 1717, the show follows aristocrat-turned-pirate Stede Bonnett (Rhys Darby) and his eccentric crew as they attempt to make names for themselves in the pirate world. Along the way, the unconventional crew runs into the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), who is a bit different from the gruesome legends.…

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Articles Beijing Winter Olympics grindr LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life News Privacy settings

Grindr’s privacy settings changed for LGBTQ+ athletes at the Beijing Winter Olympics

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Grindr has changed its privacy policy for LGBTQ+ athletes competing at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. According to a report from Bloomberg News, the app has disabled the “Explore” feature for users that reside in the Olympic village.  Even though the company already offers this privacy option in countries with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, this is the first time it has been used for the Olympic games.  Under the new feature, people in the Olympian village can interact with other users by using the “nearby” feature or searching recently added profiles.  The…

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Adelaide United Articles Australian Professional League Josh Cavallo LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life Melbourne Victory News

Josh Cavallo slams homophobic trolls after recent match: “Hate never will win”

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Openly gay footballer Josh Cavallo shut down homophobic trolls after facing anti-LGBTQ+ abuse during a recent match. On 8 January, Adelaide United played an away game against the Melbourne Victory. During the match’s second half, spectators spewed homophobic remarks at Cavallo. Shortly after the game, the 22-year-old condemned the abuse in a lengthy post on Instagram. “I’m not going to pretend that I didn’t see or hear the homophobic abuse at the game last night. There are no words to tell you how disappointed I was,” he wrote. “As a…

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Articles Be LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life News Timothy LeDuc Winter Olympics

Timothy LeDuc becomes first openly non-binary athlete to compete in the Winter Olympics

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Figure skater Timothy LeDuc has made LGBTQ+ history as the first non-binary athlete to compete at the upcoming Winter Olympics. The monumental news was announced on 8 January by the US Figure Skating organisation. The 31-year-old and their partner Ashley Cain join fellow ice skating pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier on Team USA. During an Olympic press conference, LeDuc opened up about their landmark achievement and their hopes for future queer athletes. “My hope is that when people see my story, it isn’t focused on me and saying, ‘Oh,…

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Articles Coming Out Story Hockey LGBTQ+ athletes LGBTQ+ News Life Luke Prokop News NHL

NHL prospect Luke Prokop details his “darkest moment” before coming out

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NHL prospect Luke Prokop has opened up about his groundbreaking coming out journey in a new interview. Earlier this year, the 19-year-old hockey player made history as the first NHL player to come out as gay. Taking to Instagram, the young talent shared the monumental news via a heartfelt statement. “While the past year and a half has been crazy, it has also given me the chance to find my true self. I am no longer scared to hide who I am. Today I am proud to publicly tell everyone…

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