Sport Josh Cavallo: “Being gay in men’s football is a very toxic place” Openly gay top-flight male footballer Josh Cavallo has spoken candidly in a BBC interview about the ongoing abuse and hostility he faces within the sport, describing men’s football as “a very toxic place” for gay players. Since coming out in 2021, Cavallo has received daily death threats and homophobic By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sport John Amaechi, the NBA’s first 'out' gay player, opens up about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball British former NBA star John Amaechi OBE has spoken candidly about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball, stating, “There are a lot of gay people in the NBA”. His comments, made during the promotion of his latest book It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Trans nonbinary Olympian Nikki Hiltz shuts down criticism after sharing top surgery journey Trailblazing middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz, a proud trans nonbinary athlete, has responded to online backlash following their heartfelt post about undergoing top surgery. In August, Hiltz shared their experience on Instagram, revealing they had undergone gender-affirming top surgery in September 2024. The post was a celebration of self-love, with Hiltz By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Rory McIlroy condemns homophobic abuse at Ryder Cup Northern Irish golf star Rory McIlroy has spoken out against the "unacceptable and abusive behaviour" he endured during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, where Team Europe triumphed over the United States 15–13. Despite helping secure victory for Europe, McIlroy was subjected to By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Stonewall FC return from EuroGames 2025 with gold medals and historic firsts Stonewall FC returned from EuroGames Lyon 2025 with multiple gold medals, a historic international debut for their Women & Non-Binary team, and a reaffirmation of their status as the "world’s most successful LGBTQ+ football club". With four squads and 65 players, this marked the club’s most By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Sport The Premier League ditches Rainbow Laces campaign ahead of 2025-26 season The Premier League has officially ended its eight-year partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, bringing the widely recognised Rainbow Laces campaign to a close ahead of the 2025–26 season. The Rainbow Laces initiative, launched in 2013 and adopted by the Premier League in 2017, became a symbol of inclusion and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Trans darts star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven speaks out after World Darts Federation bans trans women from competing Dutch trans darts star Noa-Lynn Van Leuven has issued a heartfelt response following the World Darts Federation’s (WDF) controversial decision to ban trans women from competing in its women’s tournaments. The new gender eligibility policy restricts participation in women’s and girls’ events to individuals assigned female at By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Europe Alberto Lejárraga, the only openly gay footballer in Spanish men’s professional football, marries long-time partner in joyful ceremony Alberto Lejárraga, the only openly gay footballer in Spanish men’s professional football, has married his long-time partner in a joyful ceremony that has been widely celebrated as a milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility in sport. The 28-year-old goalkeeper for UD San Sebastián de los Reyes exchanged vows in a scenic By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Argentina’s first openly gay basketball player, Sebastián Vega, celebrates team victory by unfurling LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Sebastián Vega, the first gay Argentinian professional basketball player, is celebrating after his club, Boca Juniors, were crowned champions of Argentina’s National Basketball League for the fifth time in their history, following a dramatic final victory over Instituto de Córdoba. The celebrations reached an emotional peak when Vega, one By Graham Robson • 2 min read
North America Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner sues Princeton University over alleged trans discrimination Trans sprinter Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, alleging discrimination after being barred from competing in a women’s race in May. The suit, lodged in Mercer County civil court, claims Schreiner was removed from the final heat sheet of the women’s 200-metre event just 15 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Gay footballer Joshua Cavallo signs for Peterborough Sports FC in landmark move Australian footballer Joshua Cavallo has signed for Peterborough Sports FC, marking a significant chapter in both his career and the club’s history. The 25-year-old, who made global headlines in 2021 as the first openly gay Australian male footballer playing in a top-flight league, joins the National League North side By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Openly gay referee Ryan Atkin urges clubs to do more to tackle homophobia A gay football referee from Plymouth is urging clubs to do more to tackle homophobia and racism within the sport. Ryan Atkin, who has officiated in both the English Football League and the National League, shared his experience of coming out as a gay man in the world of sport. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
