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Soccer team collab boosts profile of artist Kapitulnik
For its second year of releasing a special line of Pride merchandise, the professional women’s soccer team Bay FC didn’t want to do it in-house, as it had in 2024.
Pride Run brings the community together for 45th year
San Francisco’s Pride weekend is fast approaching, with marches, live music and drag performances, and other social gatherings set to take place.
NHL Playoffs 2025: Betting Trends and Odds Every Bettor Must Know
The NHL Playoffs 2025 have brought excitement, surprises, and overtime games. Top teams have taken a nosedive, and undervalued teams are succeeding. They have shown that any team can win, whether they were expected to or not.
California group fosters community among LGBTQ surfers
Having skateboarded for years, Army veteran Bibi Benitez decided to apply her skills from the street to the water and take up surfing.
Schiff set to be 1st US senator to do CA AIDS ride
California’s Democratic junior U.S. Senator, Adam Schiff, is set to make history this June as the first member of Congress’ upper chamber to ride in the AIDS/LifeCycle.
Former B.A.R. sports columnist Roger Brigham dies
Roger Brigham, the Bay Area Reporter's former sports columnist, died this week after a long battle with renal and cardiac issues.
Second Half Stars: Top NBA Players to Watch as the Season Heats Up
As the NBA season heats up and the race for the playoffs intensifies, a select group of players are stepping up their games and making their mark as second-half stars.
SJ Sharks show their Pride
The San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League held their annual Pride Scrimmage 2025 event Friday, January 10, at SAP Center.
5 Takeaways from Texas's Dominant Win Over the Florida Gators
The Texas Longhorns wasted no time putting this game out of reach against the Florida Gators. Quinn Ewers delivered a stellar performance, leading Texas to a 35-0 halftime lead with four touchdowns in the first half.
How Ohio's LGBTQ+ Community Is Shaping the Future of Sports
Ohio, a state with distinct cultural and political challenges, has increasingly looked to San Francisco's progressive policies as a framework for creating equitable spaces, particularly within sports.
Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8
News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.
LGBT Athletes And Their Importance
There is a consensus in sports that holds professional athletes back from being who they truly are. I think the fear comes from fans as it is no secret that sports fans are an aggressive bunch and this must weigh on the players quite a lot.
Gay former MLB player Billy Bean dies
Billy Bean, the second former professional baseball player to come out as gay and who went on to work in the commissioner's office, died August 6.
Going for the gold: The Lavender Tube on Olympics and election fever
The Paris Olympics have unquestionably been the best in years. From the return of queen Céline Dion in the opening ceremonies to the return of America's GOATs, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, it's been a stunning time with some great performances.