Articles about Gay Sportsmen

1 April 2013
US: Gay student begins Mount Everest challenge in support of Trevor Project 3 An American student is well on his way to becoming the first openly gay mountaineer to conquer the highest peak on each continent.
3 March 2013
Student Pride debate featuring Ben Cohen and John Amaechi speaks out against homophobia in sport 5 The panel on a debate at National Student Pride yesterday emphasised the importance of tackling homophobia and transphobia in sport, said they had seen some change, but that much more action needed to be taken.
1 March 2013
Brendon Ayanbadejo: Prospective NFL players may have to lie that they’re straight to get drafted 1 NFL player and equal rights advocate, Brendon Ayanbadejo, has expressed regret at the fact that gay, prospective NFL players may need to lie about their sexuality, when asked, in order to get drafted as professional players.
28 February 2013
Former NFL player criticised for saying ‘it is not realistic for every team to accept gay players’ 12 A former NFL footballer and radio analyst has come under criticism for saying that he thought it was unfeasible for all teams to accept gay players in the locker room, because of religious opposition to homosexuality.
4 February 2013
England cricketer Steven Davies: Gay football fans should not fear travelling to the next World Cups in Russia & Qatar 17 England and Surrey cricketer Steven Davies does not believe gay football fans should fear travelling to Russia or Qatar for the next two World Cups – even though the countries are known for gay hatred.
29 January 2013
London: Gay Games 2018 bid kicks off 2 The bid to host the 2018 Gay Games in London, which is being supported by lesbian paralympian Claire Harvey, began with a reception in Westminster last night.
11 January 2013
Gay former NFL player says there are many ‘semi-openly’ gay US athletes 6 An openly-gay former National Football League (NFL) player has said that he thinks there is at least one gay "significant contributor" in the NFL.
31 October 2012
UK: Gay sport stars lend support to NUS campaign 2 England and Surrey cricketer Steven Davies, the sports first openly gay player, is backing the National Union of Students' (NUS) campaign to tackle homophobia in sport, along with gay rugby star Gareth Thomas.
24 October 2012
Chris Kluwe: First openly gay NFL player will have ‘biggest marketing opportunity in 50 years’ 1 Equal marriage advocate and NFL Football player, Chris Kluwe has spoken about the possible marketing and endorsement opportunities, surrounding the first openly gay NFL player, whoever that may be.
22 January 2010
Gay rugby hero Gareth Thomas announced as LGBT History Month patron 5 Gareth Thomas, the Welsh rugby star who came out last month, has been revealed as the new patron for LGBT History Month.
24 December 2009
Gay basketball hero says clubs, not fans, are to blame for homophobia in sport 7 Former NBA star John Amaechi has said it is coaches, executives and club owners who are to blame for homophobia in football.
23 December 2009
Rugby star Gareth Thomas’ relief at coming out 5 Gareth Thomas, the former Wales Rugby captain, has spoken of his relief at being able to come out.
19 December 2009
Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas reveals he’s gay 87 Gareth Thomas, the former Wales Rugby captain has come out as gay in an emotional interview with the Daily Mail.

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