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Maybelle Blair with Mets' co-owner Alex Cohen.

Sports

Mets honor lesbian baseball legend Maybelle Blair

By Matt Tracy

Former Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) on the sideline during the first half of a game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Sports

Carl Nassib, NFL’s first out gay player, announces retirement

By Matt Tracy

Sha'Carri Richardson poses after winning the gold medal in the Women's 100-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

Features

Sha’Carri Richardson scores comeback victory to win 100-meter title

By Emily Sawaked

Former professional tennis player Rennae Stubbs, Stonewall Inn co-owner Stacy Lentz, US Tennis Association chief of diversity, inclusion and equity Marisa Grimes, and Stonewall Inn co-owner Kurt Kelly.

Sports

US Open designated as an LGBTQ safe space

By Matt Tracy

United States' Megan Rapinoe stands in the corner during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Sweden and the United States in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.

Sports

Megan Rapinoe leaves her final Women’s World Cup with pride after a long career

By Anne M. Peterson, AP

United States' Lindsey Horan (10), Megan Rapinoe (15) and Sophia Smith top, celebrate after Horan scored their third goal during the second half of the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Sports

Strong LGBTQ representation at FIFA Women’s World Cup

By Emily Sawaked

Kevin Maxen

Sports

Jaguars assistant coach comes out as gay

By Emily Sawaked

US soccer player Megan Rapinoe speaks to reporters during the 2023 Women's World Cup media day for the United States Women's National Team in Carson, Calif., Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

Sports

Megan Rapinoe to retire after NWSL season, World Cup

By Emily Sawaked

Sha'Carri Richardson wins the women's 100 meter finals during the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, July 7, 2023.

Sports

Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100 meters at US championships in 10.82

By Associated Press

Fans received a Mets Pride fan at Citi Field on June 16.

Sports

Mets fans celebrate Pride at Citi Field

By Gay City News

The Texas Rangers stand for the national anthem before an opening day baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, March 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.

Sports

Why are the Texas Rangers the only MLB team without a Pride Night?

By The Associated Press

Anthony Nicodemo at the Gay City News Impact Awards.

Sports

Gay coach stands up for trans athletes, denounces anti-LGBTQ bills

By Heather Cassell

Soccer player Sivan Kotler-Berkowitz is standing up for trans athletes across the country.

Arts

Trans teen sets a positive example for young athletes

By Heather Cassell

Eliana Armijos served as the athletic director at Grace Church School from 2013 to 2022.

Lesbian athletic director accuses Manhattan school of discrimination

By Matt Tracy

Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023.

Sports

Brittney Griner gets emotional discussing Russian detainment

By John Marshall, AP Sports Writer

President Joe Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona at the White House.

Legal

Biden administration’s proposed regulation on trans sports participation stirs controversy

By Arthur S. Leonard

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