LGBTQ sports winners don’t have to wear masks but losers do – Outsports

May 15, 2021 News Editor

Here they are, this week’s winners and losers in LGBTQ sports! They’re able to go around mask-free now because they’re fully vaccinated. Anyone refusing to be vaccinated, sorry: you’re with this week’s losers.

The NCAA responded to GLAAD and Athlete Ally with more banalities.

The heads of GLAAD and Athlete Ally teamed-up to challenge NCAA governors to “do what’s right” for transgender athletes.

A fan’s perspective on why this league has survived and thrived.

Steve Kornacki at the big board on NBC Sports — Steve Kornacki.

A well-deserved promotion for a media star who is also openly gay.

At least nine trans athletes are hoping to earn a spot in Tokyo as the first-ever group of out trans Olympians and Paralympians.

‘Being out … has allowed me to truly find a community within the game of tennis,’ Scott Strough says.

Toronto Six president and head coach Digit Murphy.

Toronto Six Head Coach Digit Murphy drops her support of the Working Group after pushback from trans inclusion advocates.

In an interview, Mewis and Williams reflected on previous conversations about gay pride with their teammates on the North Carolina Courage.

Bodybuilder Siufung Law, left, and Amazin LeThi

Amazin LeThi is hosting a series of Outsports Instagram Live conversations for AAPI Heritage Month.

Clarendon says they want to allow their child to chart their own path in life.

Charlie Martin on the track. — Charlie Martin.

Charlie Martin and Jack Fabby put up a first-race podium at a soggy Snetterton, but a race 2 melee dented a strong effort.

Megan Rapinoe talks with The Cooligans — Megan Rapinoe

The out lesbian soccer star tells Caitlyn Jenner: “You were an exceptional athlete. You’re not an exceptional politician.”

Portland, Chelsea, and Barcelona all won big last weekend.

During the UFC on ESPN 24 media day on Wednesday, Cerrone referred to former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez and Sanchez’s coach, Joshua Fabia, as ‘gay lovers’ pejoratively.

That’s all for this week! I’ll bring you another list of winners and losers next Saturday, and we promise to put Caitlyn Jenner “on mute” for as long as we can. Got a name I missed, or want to challenge my choices? Comment here or on Facebook or Instagram, tweet at us, message me via any social media, or just plain email me at outsports@gmail.com Thanks!