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Justine Lindsay reflects on making NFL history and exiting the TopCats

September 30, 2025 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

From making history as the NFL’s first openly trans performer to why she’s no longer with the TopCats, Justine Lindsay opens up about her cheer journey. In 2022, the 33-year-old made headlines when she joined the Carolina Panthers’ TopCats, becoming the NFL’s first trans cheerleader. Over the next three seasons, she showcased her skills across multiple NFL stadiums, including an international stint in Germany when the Panthers faced the New York Giants. In the new issue of Gay Times, Lindsay reflects on becoming an LGBTQIA+ trailblazer in a largely heteronormative…

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Carl Nassib slams UFC’s Sean Strickland for anti-LGBTQ+ comments: “Absolute scum”

March 18, 2024 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Carl Nassib has shut down UFC fighter Sean Strickland’s homophobic comments with a powerful statement. Over the last few years, the American MMA fighter has used his platform to target the LGBTQIA+ community with hateful and dangerous rhetoric. Back in January, he went on a homophobic and transphobic tirade during a press conference, calling a journalist a “weak f***ing man” for being an ally to the community, among other things, per CBC. With no consequences from UFC, Strickland has continued his harmful rants on X, formerly known as Twitter. On…

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NFL coach Kevin Maxen makes LGBTQ+ history after coming out as gay

July 24, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

NFL coach Kevin Maxen has made LGBTQ+ history with his groundbreaking coming-out announcement. After years of hiding his identity, the associate strength coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars publicly opened up about his sexuality in a heartfelt interview with OutSports. “I don’t want to feel like I have to think about it anymore. I don’t want to feel like I have to lie about who I am seeing, or why I am living with someone else,” he explained to the news outlet. “I want to be vocal in support of people…

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NFL player Carl Nassib confirms relationship with Olympian Søren Dahl

January 5, 2023 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

NFL player Carl Nassib quietly confirmed that he is in a relationship with former Olympic swimmer Søren Dahl in a heartwarming Instagram post. “Kicking off 2023 with my man and a trip to the playoffs,” he wrote in a story on the platform, which was shared alongside an image of the two standing together outside what appears to be a stadium. Dahl can be seen wearing a Nassib jersey in the image. Although Nassib keeps his personal life incredibly private, this is not the first time the two being together…

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Carl Nassib reflects on his groundbreaking coming out journey and NFL future

July 20, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Openly gay football player Carl Nassib opened up about his coming-out journey and NFL future in a new interview. In June 2021, the young athlete made LGBTQ+ history when he became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. “What’s up people? I’m at my house in West Chester Pennsylvania. I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” he said via an Instagram post. “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now, but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it…

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NFL star Carl Nassib announces new pledge of $100,000 to The Trevor Project

June 27, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

NFL star Carl Nassib announced a new donation of $100k to the Trevor Project. Back in 2021, the 29-year-old sent shockwaves through the sports community when he came out as gay in a heartfelt social media post. Since coming out, Nassib has used his platform to give back to the LGBTQ+ community with his multiple donations to The Trevor Project. With it being a year since he uploaded his monumental coming-out video, the free-agent player has announced another generous pledge to the LGBTQ+ mental health organisation via Instagram video. “I…

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Trey McBride becomes first NFL player to have same-sex parents

May 4, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Trey McBride was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals on 29 April, making him the first-ever NFL player to have same-sex parents. “They’ve done a great job of pushing me to be the best person of myself, constantly getting support and love,” he said of his two mothers, Kate and Jen, during an interview with TODAY. The 22-year-old, who grew up in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is one of five children to the couple and is hopeful that his place in the NFL could be a good chance to change public perceptions…

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Openly gay NFL star Carl Nassib set to be released by the Las Vegas Raiders

March 21, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Openly gay football star Carl Nassib has reportedly been released from the Las Vegas Raiders. Last year, the 29-year-old sent shockwaves through the NFL and wider professional sports community when he came out as gay. “What’s up people? I’m at my house in West Chester Pennsylvania. I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” he revealed in an Instagram post. “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” Since that day,…

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NFL star Carl Nassib reveals that coming out was an “exciting day” for him

March 7, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Las Vegas Raiders star Carl Nassib has opened up about his impactful journey in a heartfelt post. In June 2021, the 29-year-old sent shockwaves through the NFL and wider professional sports community when he came out as gay. “What’s up people? I’m at my house in West Chester Pennsylvania. I just wanted to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” he revealed. “I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest.” Since that fateful day,…

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NFL pays tribute to Carl Nassib for his “impactful” coming out journey

February 13, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Carl Nassib was recognised for his historic coming out journey at the 2022 NFL Honors award show. During the televised event, NFL legend and Hall of Fame athlete Michael Irvin gave a heartfelt speech praising Nassib’s bravery. “Last year, a one-minute Instagram video had an impact that is impossible to measure,” he said. “It declared unequivocally that members of the LGBTQ+ community compete at the highest level in the National Football League.” The 55-year-old then opened up about his gay brother and the ever-changing attitude towards the LGBTQ+ community. “Years…

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