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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Gus Kenworthy Lived an Olympic Version of "Heated Rivalry"

If alpine skiing is about getting down a trail as fast as possible, freestyle skiing is about what you do along the way: flips, twists, and other high-wire shenanigans more typically associated with gymnastics or, in the world of winter sports, snowboarding. The 2014 Olympic Games, in Sochi, were the first to introduce the freestyle discipline of slopestyle, in which competitors make their way down a purpose-built course of rails and jumps, performing tricks as they go.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

History-making gay sportsman announces engagement in breathtaking Christmas video

History-making Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) star Dónal Óg Cusack has announced his engagement to his long-term boyfriend. Cusack came out as gay in 2009 in his autobiography "Come What May". His coming out saw him become Ireland's first openly gay elite sportsman. Throughout his career Cusack won three All-Ireland medals, five Munster medals and two All-Star awards. The former Irish hurling goalkeeper, who made 54 championship appearances for Cork, more than any other goalkeeper in Ireland's history, has been dating Nathan Adams for more than a decade.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

American LGBTQ+ athletes struggle to find money in current social, political climate

LGBTQ+ athletes are losing sponsorships under the current political environment, jeopardizing training, competition and livelihoods.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, says he has a year to live after brain tumor diagnosis

Jason Collins has stage 4 glioblastoma and is pursuing aggressive treatment, including radiation, chemotherapy, and experimental immunotherapy, with support from his husband and family.
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3 months ago

LGBTQ+ players take centre stage as Lionesses announce Brazil and Australia squad

The Lionesses squad has been selected for upcoming games against Brazil and Australia, with some of our favourite LGBTQ+ footy stars making the team. The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 champions are returning to the pitch for their Homecoming Series, a run of games in the lead-up to World Cup qualification. England manager Sarina Wiegman has selected 25 players for England's upcoming fixtures, 20 of the EURO-winning squad retain their place.
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