Category: Sports News
National Dance Council of America Announces New Rules to Open Door for Same Sex and Non-Binary Dance Couples to Compete
In a pleasantly surprising announcement via social media, the National Dance Council of America...
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Openly Gay Rugby Legend, Gareth Thomas, Shares that he is Living with HIV
After dealing with personal torment and struggling with his mental health, retired Wales Rugby...
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Stonewall National Museum & Archives Names Hunter O’Hanian Executive Director
Following a national search, the Stonewall National Museum & Archives today announced the...
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Alaska State Champion High School Swimmer is Disqualified at Meet Over “Suit Wedgie”
The call, which was appealed by the Anchorage School Distract sparked a nationwide discussion...
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09/11 and a Brush with Fate for Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe, better known as the “Thorpedo” is arguably one of the most successful and famous...
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09/11 and the Legacy of Mark Bingham
Mark Bingham was a rugby player and public relations executive who was openly gay. Known for his...
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Turkey Bans Istanbul’s “Queer Olympix” in Latest Setback for Turkish LGBTQI Community
Set to take place earlier this month, the 3rd Annual “Queer Olympix” sports event was shut down by...
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Professional Football Matches in France and Brazil are Stopped Due to Homophobic Incidents
Just as recently as August 2019, homophobic chanting is still very much prevalent within professional football. During a match between Nice and Marseille in the French Ligue 1 match came to a halt when Referee Clement Turpin instructed to the players to leave the pitch following the display of homophobic banners in the stands.
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Ogden – Uniquely “Notoriously Independent”
When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed 150 years ago, Ogden became the “Junction City”...
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July/ August 2019 MVP- Alex Roe
Featured in our July/ August Swimsuit Issue of Compete Sports Diversity! First and Last Name: Alex...
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Kiera Hogan Scheduled to Participate in Chicago Wolves’ Inaugural Pride Night, Speak at the Center on Halsted in Chicago & Much More
Kiera Hogan is having her coming-out celebration this October in Chicago in conjunction with...
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Gay and Inclusive Rugby Tackle the World
The World Barbarians Foundation in partnership with International Gay Rugby will present the...
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