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Derby football fan sets up LGBTQ+ supporters’ group to tackle homophobia in the sport Derby County fan, Connor Ffrench, has set up a new LGBTQ+ supporters’ group for fans of the football team, with the aim of tackling homophobia in the sport.

Derby football fan sets up LGBTQ+ supporters’ group to tackle homophobia in the sport.

#KickItOut #LGBTQSports #LGBTQFootball #RainbowRams #Derby

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British wheelchair tennis star Greg Slade has come out as gay ahead of the Australian Open — marking his first Grand Slam competing openly. A powerful moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in para-sport 🎾🌈
#GregSlade #AustralianOpen #WheelchairTennis #LGBTQSports
#gay
IG: @ gregjslade

Joel Wood has shared that he and Keegan Hirst have ended their relationship — emphasizing there’s no drama, just a new chapter for both. Keegan remains a trailblazer as the first openly gay British rugby league pro 🏉🌈
#JoelWood #KeeganHirst #QueerVisibility #LGBTQSports
#gay

LGBTQ inclusive sports and fitness spaces are signing up to Rainbow Laces 'Proud Pledge' Dame Kelly Holmes and Josh Cavallo are lending their support to the new-look Rainbow Laces campaign; Stonewall's Simon Blake says the 'Proud Pledge' is for everyone in sports and exercise who wants to...

NEW: The ‘Proud Pledge’ has been introduced to the relaunched #RainbowLaces campaign, with Stonewall inviting sports clubs and teams, fitness spaces and organisations everywhere to sign up and showcase their LGBTQ+-inclusive values.

#LGBTQsports @stonewalluk.bsky.social

@pridesports.bsky.social

Gay Speed Skater Conor McDermott‑Mostowy Blazes to Team USA Trials Victory and Books His First Winter Olympics Spot - MySoCalledGayLife.eu Gay speed skater Conor McDermott‑Mostowy wins the Team USA Trials 1000m to secure his first Winter Olympics spot in Milan 2026, as reported by OutSports.com, with Brittany Bowe also qualifying for her...

Conor McDermott‑Mostowy smashes the Team USA Trials to claim his first Winter Olympics spot. A huge win for LGBTQ visibility in sport. Read more: mysocalledgaylife.eu/2026/01/gay-...
#LGBTQSports #WinterOlympics #TeamUSA #SpeedSkating #QueerAthletes

... and please let us know - what will you take away from 2025, and what are you looking forward to most in 2026?

#LGBTQsports #LGBTQfootball

Play the Outsports '12 Gays of Christmas' Quiz of the Year! - Outsports How much do you remember from the last 12 months of Outsports stories? Test your knowledge!

❓ Distract yourself with the @outsports.com ‘12 Gays of Christmas’ Quiz of the Year… test your knowledge of #LGBTQsports people in 2025

A Christmas tree with sports-related baubles in Pride progress colours

🎄 Happy holidays everybody! Wishing you all a peaceful and sport-filled Christmas period…

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you for following us here, and for your support for Sports Media LGBT+ in 2025

#LGBTQsports #LGBTQfootball

Nebby Nick Hits the Ice with Pittsburgh LGBTQ Hockey! Subscribe on YouTube Nebby Nick laced up his skates and suited up in full gear to take a spin with Pittsburgh LGBTQ Hockey, a queer-led recreational team that’s redefining what it means to be…

Nebby Nick hit the ice with Pittsburgh LGBTQ Hockey and found out hockey can be fabulous. No judgment, all joy. Watch now & learn how to join a clinic qburgh.com/nebby-nick-p... #QueerHockey #PGHEvents #LGBTQSports #NebbyNick

Irish travel-creator Tadhg O’Brien just publicly came out as gay — and is back playing Gaelic football as his true self. 🌈⚽️ From hiding fears to finding freedom, his story is a reminder that acceptance and love can bring you home.

#TadhgOBrien #QueerAthlete #LGBTQSports

📷 IG: @ tadhg_obrien

Good explanation of the league, and a summary of the queer talent #LGBTQ #LGBTQsports ⚾ 🩵

Michigan Gymnast Charlie Larson Celebrates Coming Out and New Relationship on Social Media | EDGE United States University of Michigan gymnast Charlie Larson has publicly revealed that he is dating, sharing photos of himself and his boyfriend in a “soft launch” on social media.

Charlie Larson’s “soft launch” with his boyfriend isn’t just cute—it’s a first for NCAA men’s gymnastics #LGBTQSports

Old pic, same swing ⚾💙
Missing the season… and maybe a teammate to pitch with 😉. #BaseballBoy #Throwback #BlueAndWhite #AdidasStyle #GayBluesky #MascVibes #LGBTQSports #SummerMemories #OldPhotoEnergy #GayBaseball #SoftButStrong #BlueskyBoys

A big thank you to @alicesoapbox.bsky.social and @btemaipi.bsky.social for such a fun chat, one that reminded me why I got into this #LGBTQsports niche in the first place - the many wonderful people you get to meet and spend time with. 🙏

@sportsmedialgbt.com

Record-breaking Paralympic rower, Lauren Rowles, retires Lauren Rowles OBE, who has been described by British Rowing as the greatest rower of all time, has announced her retirement from the sport, after over a decade of success on the water.

Record-breaking Paralympic rower, Lauren Rowles, retires

#Paralympics #BritishRowing #LGBTQSports #Athlete #DisabilityPride #Sport #Rower #Parasports #WheelchairRacing #LaurenRowles #QueerMedia

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From flips to front row. 🌈✨
Gay gymnast Sam Phillips was honored with a VIP moment at the U.S. Open — and it’s a beautiful win for LGBTQ+ visibility in sports.

Full story: b-gay.com/gay-gymnast-...

#SamPhillips #LGBTQSports #GayAthlete #USOpen #BGay

🌈🏉 Mitch Brown has come out as the AFL’s first openly bisexual player — a huge moment for visibility in sports.
Representation matters, and this is history in the making.

Full story: b-gay.com/mitch-brown-...

#MitchBrown #AFL #BisexualPride #LGBTQSports #BGay

Gay athlete Seamus Derbyshire is going to world championships - Outsports Talking exclusively to Outsports, British 400-meter hurdler Seamus Derbyshire says embracing his flamboyant side has helped him qualify for Tokyo.

NEW: Seamus Derbyshire has found confidence on the track this season, taking him to a 400m hurdles PB and a place in Great Britain’s World Championships team.

I spoke to him for @outsports.com about performance, “flamboyance” and his queer charisma.

#WCHTokyo25 @sportsmedialgbt.com #LGBTQsports

Jakub Jankto, the first active top-flight male footballer to come out as gay, has announced his retirement. ⚽🏳️‍🌈
A pioneer on and off the pitch — his legacy will live far beyond the game.

Full story: b-gay.com/trailblazing...

#JakubJankto #GayAthlete #LGBTQSports #Trailblazer #BGay

The Vikings' Male Cheerleaders Clapping Back at the Haters - Instinct Magazine As the first two male cheerleaders for the Minnesota Vikings, they’ve twirled, leapt, and sassily side-eyed their way straight into the spotlight—and,

Minnesota Vikings' Male Cheerleaders Who Just Won't Be Trolled #LGBTQRights #LGBTQSports #MAGAcult #malecheerleaders

I Kissed a Boy’s Lars to speak at Football Pride 2025 I Kissed a Boy’s first trans contestant, Lars Fellows, will be a guest speaker at Football Pride 2025, taking place at The Y Theatre in Leicester on Friday 29th August.

I Kissed a Boy’s Lars to speak at Football Pride 2025

#FootballPride #LGBTQFootball #LGBTQSports #FootballVHomophobia #LetThemPlay #IKissedABoy #IKAB #LarsFellows #QueerMedia #Wolves #PrideInThePack #ProudBaggies #VillaAndProud

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Vikings Break Barriers: Male Cheerleaders Spark Conservative Uproar - Instinct Magazine This time, it's not about a controversial call, a penalty, or even a QB swap. It’s two male cheerleaders—Blaize Shiek and Louie Conn—being added to the

Cheerleaders or Controversy? Vikings' Inclusivity Sparks Meltdown #LGBTQRights #LGBTQSports #MAGAcult #malecheerleaders

Elgin Pride Cool Cats softball had a successful season. I love this team! Ready for Fall Ball!
#softball #elginpride #CoolCats #lgbtqsports

Warwick school plans scholarship in honour of Lionesses A school in Warwickshire plans to honour the Lionesses’ recent victory in the UEFA European Women’s Championship with a sports scholarship to fund opportunities for promising students. Aylesford School in Warwick is the former school of England defender, Jess Carter who attended during her year 10 and 11 education.

Warwick school plans sports scholarship in honour of Lionesses

#LGBTQSports #Warwick #Lionesses #JessCarter #England #Football #WomensFootball #QueerMedia

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Trans footballer and campaigner Natalie Washington wins EGLSF Advocacy Award at EuroGames Football v Transphobia campaign lead honoured by LGBTQ sports federation at Lyon 2025; Washington had been with her club Rushmoor Community FC for 10 years, while voluntarily delivering training and c...

🏆 “Let’s keep creating spaces where people can move and be joyful” - Natalie Washington (@transsomething.bsky.social) is the winner of an EGLSF Advocacy Award, in recognition of her campaign work for trans inclusion in football and wider sports.

Congratulations Natalie! 👏

#LGBTQsports #EuroGames

Gay Olympians and Paralympians help open EuroGames 2025 - Outsports More than 5,000 athletes are expected to take part at the EuroGames in Lyon, in one of the world’s biggest LGBTQ multisport events.

🇫🇷🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Having a gay old time at #EuroGamesLyon2025 - the city is chock-full of LGBTQ athletes and it’s a really lovely vibe.

The organisers have also got several queer Olympians and Paralympians on board as ambassadors, so 👏 to them!

For @outsports.com

#LGBTQsports

Two teen diving stars. One adorable anniversary. 💦❤️
These young boyfriends are showing the world what queer joy looks like — and we’re obsessed.
📖 Read their story: b-gay.com/gay-teen-div...
#GayTeens #LGBTQSports #LoveIsLove #BGay

First announcement for the Leeds Queer Sports Collective... as we’re proud to let you know Leeds Comets Netball are on the squad!

Check out Leeds Queer Sports Collective on Meetup www.meetup.com/leeds-queer-...

#LGBTQSports #QueerNetball #LeedsLovesDiversity #Leeds #LGBTQplus #QueerSports

Notts Outlaws and The Blaze cricket teams join Pride fixtures Nottinghamshire cricket teams, Notts Outlaws and The Blaze, are taking part in 2025’s Pride fixtures at Trent Bridge cricket ground

Notts Outlaws and The Blaze cricket teams to combine for Pride fixtures

#Cricket #LGBTQSports #InclusionInSports #TrentBridge #Nottinghamshire #QueerMedia #PrideInSports

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