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CDC issues frightening new health alert to gay and bisexual men

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned Florida’s LGBTQ+ community about a meningococcal disease outbreak. On 7 April, the organisation revealed that the wave has been seen primarily in “gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with…

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Professional hockey player suspended for homophobic language

When it comes to combating homophobia on the ice, the American Hockey League means business. The AHL suspended forward Ben Holmstrom of the Rochester Americans eight games for using anti-gay language, the league announced Wednesday. He spewed his offensive words…

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KY governor vetoes anti-trans sports bill with override expected

Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed legislation this week that would ban transgender girls from playing on sports teams in Kentucky schools that match their gender identities from sixth grade through college.  Senate Bill 83 (SB83), known as the Save Women’s…

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100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection

In his new documentary 100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection, actor and Emmy-winning filmmaker David Millbern looks back upon gay couples who had the courage to celebrate their love openly, long before gay rights or marriage equality were…

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The Outsports LGBT guide to the 2022 MLB season

After an offseason dominated by competitive balance tax thresholds and pre-arbitration bonus pools, it turns out there will be a baseball season after all! In celebration of Opening Day (and my favorite holiday), it’s time to reconnect with the game…