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
News FA now requires trans men to declare they are ‘Biologically Female’ before they can play The Football Association (FA) has introduced a controversial update to its trans participation policy, requiring trans men who wish to play in male competitions to formally declare that they are “biologically female”. The new rules, which came into effect in June 2025, follow an April ruling by the UK Supreme By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Football Pride to return in August Football Pride, a leading celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion in football, is set to return on Friday, 29 August at The Y Theatre in Leicester. Organised by Football v Homophobia (FvH), the one-day event promises a vibrant mix of creativity, community, and campaigning, bringing together LGBTQ+ people and allies from all By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News A New Chapter: Joshua Cavallo, one of football's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, moves from Australia to UK Joshua Cavallo, one of football's most prominent LGBTQ+ advocates, has moved from Australia to the UK following the end of his contract with Adelaide United. Cavallo, 25, rose to international prominence in 2021 when he became the first openly gay male footballer actively playing in a top-flight league. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Isle of Wight Pride FC takes on Solent Sports Team Pride for trans inclusive football match Isle of Wight Pride FC took on Solent Sports Team Pride at the weekend in a spirited, mixed-gender 11-a-side charity football match which was a "joyful, affirming show of community, solidarity, and resistance". The match brought together players representing the full spectrum of sexualities, gender identities and allies, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Millwall FC fined £15,000 for homophobic chants directed at Ben Chilwell Millwall FC has been fined £15,000 following homophobic chants aimed at Crystal Palace defender Ben Chilwell during their FA Cup clash in March. The Championship club admitted to the charges at an independent disciplinary hearing and will now operate under an extended anti-discrimination action plan until the end of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
