Former Big Ten football player Jake Eldridge says hiding his sexuality while playing Division I ball took a huge toll on his mental and physical health — and sharing his story is part of healing. 🌈💪
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Openly gay pro boxer Oscar Bonifacino from Uruguay is chasing a national title and breaking barriers in the ring 🥊🌈
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NBA Pride Nights Expand in 2026 Season, But Nine Teams Remain Uncommitted | EDGE United States As the 2026 NBA season unfolds, 21 teams have confirmed their commitment to hosting Pride Nights, celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility. However, nine franchises have yet to announce their participation.

It stings seeing most of the NBA celebrate Pride while nine teams still make us wonder if we’re actually welcome in their arenas #LGBTQInSports

The first openly gay men's tennis player wants to make the sport more welcoming to queer athletes As this year’s U.S. Open kicks off, USTA President Brian Vahaly, a former top-100 player, opens up about his coming-out journey and his approach to being an LGBTQ leader in sports.

Leadership is making spaces safer for all who follow.

Congrats to USTA President Brian Vahaly for sharing his story & working to make tennis more welcoming for queer athletes. Every story shared builds a safer world 🏳️‍🌈

#BrianVahaly #USOpen #PrideMonth #LGBGQ #LGBTQInSports #VoxHaven

🏳️‍🌈 Norwegian decathlete Jonathan Hertwig-Ødegaard comes out as gay, opening up about life in elite sports and why visibility still matters.

His courage is another step forward for LGBTQ+ athletes everywhere.

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German Soccer Referee Pascal Kaiser Champions Queer Visibility: “I’d Never Hide My Boyfriend” | EDGE United States German assistant soccer referee Pascal Kaiser, who has been publicly out as bisexual for three years, recently reaffirmed his commitment to queer visibility by declaring he would never hide his boyfriend and urging gay and bisexual players to be strong.

Pascal Kaiser isn’t hiding who he is—or who he loves. From pitchside kisses to public declarations, the German soccer referee is pushing for queer visibility where it’s still rare. His story goes beyond football—and it’s worth the read. #LGBTQinSports tinyurl.com/54s8d5f8...

Black text on a white, pink, and blue background. The text reads: ACTION ALERT The NSHE Board of Regents is slated to discuss their trans athlete policy on THURSDAY, APRIL 24th at 8:30am. Make public comment in support of trans athletes!

NV CREW! The NSHE Board of Regents will be discussing the future of trans athletes at higher institutions in NV TOMORROW. Write in with public comment and let them know we support our trans athletes here in Nevada!

Link: linktr.ee/LetThemPlayNV

#LetThemPlayNV #SupportTransAthletes #LGBTQInSports

All about the Carolina Ascent Football Club - QnotesCarolinas.com Carolina Ascent FC celebrates women’s sports and LGBTQ+ pride, bringing inclusivity and unity to Charlotte’s soccer scene.

SPORTS - Women's soccer team discusses inclusivity, theme nights and involvement with the Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber. Read story at link 👇

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🌈 Josh Cavallo’s Battle Against Homophobia in Pro Football: b-gay.com/josh-cavallo...
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Josh Cavallo’s Battle Against Homophobia in Pro Football Josh Cavallo, a midfielder for Adelaide United in Australia, has made history as the first openly gay male professional footballer in the country. Since coming out in October 2021, he has experienced...

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🌈 Gay F1 Star Ralf Schumacher’s ‘Old White Men’ Controversy b-gay.com/gay-f1-star-...
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Gay F1 Star Ralf Schumacher’s ‘Old White Men’ Controversy Ralf Schumacher, the younger brother of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, made headlines last July when he publicly came out as gay. His announcement surprised some racing enthusiasts,...

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David Coote: Former Premier League referee apologises for actions which led to sacking by PGMOL and comes out as gay David Coote was dismissed by refereeing body PGMOL in December; a video appearing to show Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp was widely circulated o...

Former #PremierLeague referee #DavidCoote has come out as #gay, sharing how the fear of being open about his sexuality contributed to personal struggles. His story highlights the pressures #LGBTQ+ figures face in elite sports. #LGBTQinSports

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