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Robbie Rogers, Tom Daley, Michael Sam, Gareth Thomas -- these athletes are paving new ground in the world of sports as openly gay, out-and-proud players. At both the collegiate and professional level, sports have historically been the last frontier for LGBT acceptance, and homophobia still runs rampant in locker rooms and on playing fields across the United States and Europe. Gay athletes and anti-bullying activists like Ben Cohen, former pro English rugby player, are fighting to change the game and create more inclusive spaces for LGBT players everywhere. Follow Out for all the latest on gay sports.

Meet Out's Most Eligible Bachelorexes of 2025

These nonbinary stars have our attention in 2025!

Celebrating friendship, identity, and creativity with LGBTQ+ icons

Watch a brand-new episode of Out Now featuring Tom Daley, Leisha Hailey, Kate Moennig, and more.

Meet Agustín Della Corte, 'Olympo' heartthrob & gay internet's new BF

The professional rugby player turned actor starred in the Oscar-nominated film Society of the Snow and is now making waves as Roque Pérez on Netflix's Olympo.

A trans woman, forced to compete against men, swims topless in protest

Anne Isabella Coombes stood up to Swim England's gender policies in an innovative way.

Meet the reality TV icons competing on 'The Traitors' season 4

The Traitors season 4 is packed with queer contestants and pop culture superstars.

Riley Gaines doesn't deserve an apology

Riley Gaines used her platform to harass a vulnerable teen athlete, and an apology from a sports icon calling her out will only empower her to do it again.

Tom Daley is a retired Olympic champion. Now what?

With a new documentary, Out's July/August cover star reflects on his life and career — and the struggles that remain after athletic stardom.

'Sports Illustrated' cover star Lauren Chan credits Reneé Rapp for her lesbian pride

She made history as the first out lesbian to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Former NFL player Michael Sam rumored to be dating Colin Grafton

Are these two out athletes together? Here's what we know.

Lady Gaga is one step closer to an EGOT after Sports Emmy win

Mother Monster is coming for her EGOT status.

Gus Kenworthy comes out… of retirement! Eyeing 2026 Olympics

The freestyle skier is coming for another medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Carl Nassib reveals how losing his gay uncle empowered him to come out

The history-making NFL athlete also set the record straight about his feelings for Taylor Swift.

Does playing sports lead to success for women? New podcast from 'L Word' star says yes

Rachel Shelley and field hockey star Nikki Symmons explore the surprising statistic in the 94%.

Out Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina is an Aussie: 'I want to be myself'

Daria Kasatkina now plays for her "new homeland" after "emotional" decision.

Couple goals! Hig Roberts gushes over Luke Macfarlane's Out cover

Hig Roberts, a former professional skier, had an adorable reaction to his partner's latest Out cover and photo shoot.

Benito Skinner's 'Overcompensating' TV show: Everything we know

Here's everything we know about the upcoming A24 series about a closeted gay college jock.

Women's-only gym faces backlash after withdrawing trans inclusivity

Natalee Barnett fundraised for the gym on the promise trans women would be included – then walked back on it.

Andy Cohen calls out Meghan McCain's 'previous ally-ship' after anti-trans post

The former View co-host shared a post about Payton McNabb, who speaks out against trans athletes.

Gus Kenworthy opens up about threesomes, foursomes, and public sex

"Most of the time that I've had sex with other people has been a threesome or a foursome," Gus Kenworthy said in a new interview.

'College Hill's Ray Cunningham discusses HBCU legacy, queer visibility

The Love & Hip Hop alum reflects on LGBTQ+ visibility in the HBCU.