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The Rise of LGBT Representation in Professional Basketball

April 17, 2023 | by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content

The world of professional basketball has witnessed significant developments in the representation and acceptance of LGBTQ+ players.

What You Need to Know When Betting on NFL Games

by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Apr 17, 2023

Even though betting on NFL games may seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be if you know what you're doing.

Basketball 101: Mastering the Art of Ball Handling and Shooting Accuracy

by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Apr 17, 2023

Improving your ball handling and shooting accuracy is essential for any basketball player who wants to take their game to the next level.

Creating an Inclusive Environment: How Sports Can Embrace LGBT Athletes

by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Apr 17, 2023

Creating an inclusive environment in sports is crucial not only for LGBT athletes but also for the entire athletic community.

Play ball!

by BAR staff
Mar 22, 2023

The San Francisco Gay Softball League opened its 50th season under stormy skies March 19. The opening ceremonies took place, but an exhibition game between the league and the San Francisco Police Department was postponed.

SF Gay Softball League celebrates 50 years of breaking barriers

by John Ferrannini
Mar 1, 2023

The San Francisco Gay Softball League is celebrating 50 years of uniting the LGBTQ and athletic communities.

Brittney Griner's drama in a comic: basketball star's life told visually

by Laura Moreno
Jan 24, 2023

Brittney Griner's inspirational life story has now been immortalized in a new comic book published by TidalWave Comics, "Female Force: Brittney Griner."

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
Dec 8, 2022

Russian authorities have released WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Jock Talk: If you believe in human rights, do not watch the World Cup

by Roger Brigham
Nov 11, 2022

For the first time in four decades, I will not watch a single minute of the men's soccer World Cup. Not one vuvuzela-shrieking minute.

US LGBTQ sports leader Rick Peterson dies

by Cynthia Laird
Aug 30, 2022

Rick Peterson, a gay man and a former co-president of the Federation of Gay Games, died August 15 after he was pulled from the water while swimming in Lake Washington in Seattle.

Out in the World: Ruby spreads his message in Europe: 'You can be gay in baseball'

by Heather Cassell
Aug 18, 2022

Bryan Ruby is spreading his love of baseball and bringing visibility to LGBTQ ballplayers in Europe this summer.

Russian court convicts Brittney Griner, who's sentenced to 9 years in penal colony

by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
Aug 4, 2022

A Russian court on Thursday found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of charges that she smuggled drugs into the country.

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
Jul 7, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to charges that she smuggled drugs into Russia.

Swimming body effectively bars trans athletes

by Eric Burkett
Jun 22, 2022

The world governing body for competitive swimming, FINA, has banned most trans female athletes from participating in elite levels of competition.

Iced, iced, baby: The Lavender Tube on Winter Olympics successes and scandals

by Victoria A. Brownworth
Feb 22, 2022

Beijing 2022 was the best Winter Olympics and the worst all at once. It was the queerest Winter games ever, with a lot of out lesbians, some out gay men, the first nonbinary competitor and queer medalists galore.

News :: Sports

The Rise of LGBT Representation in Professional Basketball

What You Need to Know When Betting on NFL Games

Basketball 101: Mastering the Art of Ball Handling and Shooting Accuracy

Creating an Inclusive Environment: How Sports Can Embrace LGBT Athletes

Play ball!

SF Gay Softball League celebrates 50 years of breaking barriers

Brittney Griner's drama in a comic: basketball star's life told visually

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

Jock Talk: If you believe in human rights, do not watch the World Cup

US LGBTQ sports leader Rick Peterson dies

Out in the World: Ruby spreads his message in Europe: 'You can be gay in baseball'

Russian court convicts Brittney Griner, who's sentenced to 9 years in penal colony

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

Swimming body effectively bars trans athletes

Iced, iced, baby: The Lavender Tube on Winter Olympics successes and scandals

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