Sports

Fallon Fox wins first MMA match after coming out transgender

May 27, 2013

Robbie Rogers returns to U.S. to become first openly gay professional soccer player

May 25, 2013

Bob Costas: Jason Collins is 'perfect' as first openly gay professional athlete

Sportscaster Bob Costas believes Jason Collins was the "perfect guy" to become the U.S.'s first openly gay professional athlete.

May 22, 2013

Robbie Rogers joins NOH8 Campaign

Robbie Rogers has posed for the NOH8 Campaign, which raises awareness and funds for gay rights causes, including ending California's 2008 voter-approved gay marriage ban, Proposition 8.

May 14, 2013

Wrestler Jay Briscoe threatens violence after gay marriage passage in Delaware

In response to passage of a gay marriage law in Delaware, professional wrestler Jay Briscoe, the current Ring of Honor World Champion, threatened violence.

May 12, 2013

Chicago City Council passes resolution supporting LGBT athletes

The Chicago City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wed., May 8 that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety.

May 8, 2013

Chicago City Council to vote on resolution supporting LGBT athletes

The Chicago City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Wed., May 8 that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety. The m

May 8, 2013

Chicago City Council to consider resolution supporting LGBT athletes

Chicago's City Council is considering a resolution that encourages the Commissioners from major sports leagues to support their gay players, invite them to come out and to ensure their safety.

May 7, 2013

Wade Davis previews LGBTQA sports camp in Chicago

On Sunday, May 5, the Center for Gender, Sexuality and HIV Prevention at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago held its first, and hopefully annual, Safe Space Day at the Center on Halsted.

May 6, 2013

Tony Casillas says he played next to gay Dallas Cowboys players

Former defensive lineman Tony Casillas said he played next to gay players on the Dallas Cowboys team in the 90s.

May 3, 2013

Westboro Baptist Church claims it will protest Thursday's Bulls game

Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) is planning to protest the Chicago Bulls playoff game on Thursday over Jason Collins, who on Monday become the first male athlete in a major professional sport to come out as gay.

May 1, 2013

ESPN's Chris Broussard attacks Jason Collins; says he's 'not a Christian'

ports analyst Chris Broussard, who mainly covers the NBA for ESPN, on Monday criticized Jason Collins after he came out gay.

Apr 30, 2013

National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame launched

A new hall of fame – the first of its kind in the U.S. – has been established to honor individuals and organizations whose achievements and efforts have enhanced the fields of sports and athletics for the gay and lesbian

Apr 30, 2013

NBA veteran Jason Collins: 'I'm gay'

Washington Wizards center Jason Collins has become the first male athlete in a major professional sport to come out as gay.

Apr 29, 2013

Chicago Fire would welcome Robbie Rogers as first openly gay MLS player

Robbie Rogers is young, gay and was a successful professional soccer star until he stunned the world in February by retiring from soccer and coming out to the world in a letter he posted online.

Apr 24, 2013

City Council weighing LGBT sports resolution

Chicago's city council could soon be pushing to make professional sports safer for LGBT athletes.

Apr 24, 2013

Robbie Rogers mulling return to soccer in U.S. after coming out gay

Robbie Rogers is considering a return to soccer after coming out, a move which would make him the U.S.'s first openly gay professional athlete.

Apr 16, 2013

Brendon Ayanbadejo: Four gay NFL players are considering coming out on the same day

Brendon Ayanbadejo, who was recently cut from the Baltimore Ravens, said that several NFL players are going to come out sometime soon.

Apr 5, 2013

NOM fumbles with false Chicago Bears charity claim

The Chicago Bears on Wednesday denied involvement with the National Organization for Marriage, a group that vehemently opposes same-sex marriage and promotes ex-gay therapy.

Apr 4, 2013

Out at Wrigley returns Sat., Aug. 3 with full weekend of events

Out at Wrigley and its host committee announced details for this year's event, which is set for Saturday, August 3, when the Chicago Cubs take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Apr 4, 2013

Out at Wrigley, the Chicago Cubs official gay day, Sat. Aug. 3

ChicagoPride.com, in conjunction with MTM Chicago, is excited to announce the return of Out at Wrigley, the largest annual LGBT sporting event in the country.

Apr 2, 2013

The Chicago Force kicks off 2013 season, Sat. April 6

The Chicago Force 2013 home opener kicks off Sat., April 6 at 5pm. The Force will take on the Detroit Dark Angels at Lazier Field at Evanston High School, 2285 Church Street, Evanston.

Apr 2, 2013

Scott Fujita: My support for gay marriage is based on a Christian message of love

Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita says his support for gay marriage is rooted in a "Christian message of love."

Mar 28, 2013

Jim Leyland thinks an openly gay MLB player would be accepted

Jim Leyland, manager of the Detroit Tigers, believes an openly gay professional baseball player would be accepted.

Mar 28, 2013