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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
2024 Paris Olympics implements range of LGBTQ support initiatives
From the Pride House to public statements, the International Olympic Committee is hoping to raise awareness for LGBTQ issues at this year's Summer Olympics.
Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ Athlete Collin Martin Making His Mark
Born on November 9, 1994, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Collin Martin's soccer journey began when he joined the D.C. United Academy during the 2009–10 season. At...
Jock Talk: 4 LGBTQ+ groups drop support for Valencia, Spain as Gay Games host
The election a year ago of a right-leaning coalition city government in Valencia, Spain triggered several local LGBTQ+ organizations this week to drop their...
How Sports is Helping Gay Athletes – And Vice Versa
Sports has not always been as positive about the LGBTQ community. That's not to say that there have not been gay athletes, gay fans, or even positive messages...
New SF LGBTQ+ dodgeball league emphasizes a welcoming sport space
For some, the mention of dodgeball brings to mind the 2004 sports comedy film starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn.