October 1, 2026
Second Japanese Pro Volleyball Player Comes Out
On Tuesday, Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi became the first professional in Japan’s top league to come out as gay
September 30, 2026
Volleyball Pro Rui Takahashi Comes Out as Gay
Rui Takahashi, the first Japanese professional volleyball player to come out as gay, did so on Tuesday. The 26-year-old player
September 24, 2026
Europe’s Big Seven: Soccer Competitions to Watch in 2026-27
Europe’s Big Seven: The Football Competitions You Should Follow in 2026/27 The new season is already underway, and for football
September 22, 2026
Sweating and Fear: Thomas Hitzlsperger Describes His Hidden Life
In January 2014, Thomas Hitzlsperger made sports history by publicly coming out as gay, soon after ending his active professional
September 21, 2026
Cottbus Scandal: Homophobic Banner Targeting St. Pauli
Germany’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Football Club During the 1-1 draw between Energie Cottbus and FC St. Pauli on Sunday, a queer-phobic
September 15, 2026
First Gay Final at an ATP Tour Event
In an ATP Challenger tournament in Tulln, Lower Austria, Swiss rising star Mika Brunold, 21, celebrated his first title at
September 10, 2026
Oberdorf to Take a Break From National Team Duties
The out lesbian national team player Lena Oberdorf must pause again soon after her long-awaited comeback with FC Bayern. According
August 28, 2026
Former NBA Player Ejected From WNBA Game After Transphobic Provocation
During a WNBA clash between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom sparked a
August 28, 2026
Women’s League Bans Transphobic Ex-NBA Player
In the heated debate over transgender athletes, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White will not be allowed
August 27, 2026
Pride Participants Threatened as Hannover 96 Clashes with Its Own Fans
Football-second-division club Hannover 96 has faced scrutiny from parts of its own fan scene following the DFB-Pokal match against the