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Lia Thomas calls trans sports ban ‘a gut punch’

Lia Thomas calls trans sports ban ‘a gut punch’

Trailblazing swimmer Lia Thomas, who made history in 2022 as the first openly trans athlete to win an NCAA Division I title, has condemned recent bans on trans athletes in competitive sport, describing them as a “gut punch” that continues to weigh heavily on her. Speaking candidly in a recent

Josh Cavallo: “Being gay in men’s football is a very toxic place”

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

John Amaechi, the NBA’s first 'out' gay player, opens up about the hidden reality of life as a gay man in professional basketball

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

Trans nonbinary Olympian Nikki Hiltz shuts down criticism after sharing top surgery journey

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

Rory McIlroy condemns homophobic abuse at Ryder Cup

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

Stonewall FC return from EuroGames 2025 with gold medals and historic firsts

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

The Premier League ditches Rainbow Laces campaign ahead of 2025-26 season

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

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