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Rick Welts is the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports

Gay NBA executive Rick Welts hired as CEO of Dallas Mavericks

By Matt Tracy

Sofia Camacho Ferral finished in two hours and 31 minutes, winning the New York City Marathon's non-binary division.

Sports

NYC Marathon’s non-binary champion balances running with drag to find success

By Matt Tracy

Liberty star Breanna Stewart celebrates during the Oct. 24 parade.

Sports

Queer joy: New York Liberty showered with love at jubilant WNBA championship parade

By Matt Tracy & Donna Aceto

New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) shoots as Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) defends during the second half of game three of the 2024 WNBA Finals at Target Center on Oct. 16.

Sports

Liberty star Breanna Stewart faces homophobic threat during WNBA finals

By Matt Tracy

A view of the national anthem before game three between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets in the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field.

Sports

Trump campaign blankets MLB playoff games with transphobic ads against Harris

By Matt Tracy

Billie Jean King, 80, is poised to become the first female athlete to receive a Congressional Gold Medal.

Sports

Billie Jean King to receive Congressional Gold Medal

By Matt Tracy

Alana McLaughlin.

Cinema

Q&A: Trans MMA fighter Alana McLaughlin discusses ‘Unfightable’ documentary

By Gary M. Kramer

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended two games for using an anti-gay slur during a game at Fenway Park.

Sports

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran suspended for voicing anti-gay slur

By Matt Tracy

MLB executive Billy Bean during an interview with Gay City News in December of 2019.

Billy Bean, trailblazing gay MLB player and executive, dies at 60

By Matt Tracy

Sports

Strong LGBTQ representation at Paris Olympics

By Matt Tracy

Jason Collins at the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 28.

Sports

‘Pure love’: A decade later, Jason Collins reflects on historic NBA career and offers advice for athletes

By Matt Tracy

Sports

Transgender, non-binary 1,500 runner Nikki Hiltz shines on and off track, earns spot at Paris Games

By Pat Graham and Eddie Pells, AP

Trangender

LI Press

Protesters Rally Against Nassau Transgender Athlete Ban

Transgender

LI Press

Nassau Republican Pols Introduce Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women’s Sports

Sports

NFL distances itself from Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s comments during commencement speech

By Associated Press

Former soccer star Megan Rapinoe smiles while standing on a field.

Sports

Hundreds of athletes, academics, and groups tell NCAA to support trans athletes

By Matt Tracy

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Savor the Bronx kicks off week of dining deals at 40 local restaurants

A valiant praise dance group goes through their paces during the 2026 One Guyana Gospel Experience on July 6. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Commerce, and the Government in celebration of the nation's Diamond Jubilee.

Thousands unite for hope and healing at One Guyana Gospel experience at National Stadium

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Thousands run in Central Park to honor victims of the 9/11 terror attacks on America