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July 27, 2020 9:53 AM
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Lindsay Hecox finds herself at center of Idaho transgender sports lawsuit

19-year old Lindsay Hecox of Boise State is part of a federal lawsuit against Idaho's Fairness in Women’s Sports Act. “I just want the chance to run,” Hecox says.

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June 20, 2020 7:01 AM
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Meet the London Frontrunners - London's running club for LGBT+ and gay-friendly people

Meet the London Frontrunners - London's running club for LGBT+ and gay-friendly people | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

It's not a single running club so much as a global network.

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May 30, 2020 7:00 AM
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NFL Films Presents: National Gay Flag Football League

NFL Films Presents: National Gay Flag Football League | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In this edition of "NFL Films Presents," learn about the National Gay Flag Football League and the tournament they host yearly, that crowns the league's best team, but more importantly connects and empowers those who play.

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April 26, 2020 7:45 AM
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Transgender players kick down doors in Argentina football

Transgender players kick down doors in Argentina football | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Out on the pitch, they finally can feel like themselves. In addition to the sheer joy that football brings them, Mara Gomez and Marcos Rojo have the extra satisfaction of knowing that after a long and difficult journey, they are blazing a trail for transgender players in Argentina. Tall, slim and with her hair tied back in a ponytail, Gomez plays for the team of Villa San Carlos in La Plata, 60 kilometers (40 miles) south of Buenos Aires. A

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March 5, 2020 8:53 AM
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How an elite amateur enjoyed success, but never comfort, as a gay man in golf

How an elite amateur enjoyed success, but never comfort, as a gay man in golf | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

John Brooks found out that golf is hard enough, without trying to navigate its culture as a gay man.

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February 22, 2020 6:18 AM
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76ers celebrate the LGBTQ community at Pride Night

76ers celebrate the LGBTQ community at Pride Night | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The 76ers welcomed Jason Collins, Brian Sims, and the whole LGBTQ community to Pride Night.

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February 16, 2020 3:18 AM
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Meet The Transgender Woman Poised To Become Argentina's First To Play Professional Soccer

Meet The Transgender Woman Poised To Become Argentina's First To Play Professional Soccer | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Mara Gómez is currently awaiting the Argentine Soccer Federation’s final decision on whether or not she made the league.

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February 1, 2020 7:03 AM
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Harlequins launch first ever LGBTQ+ Pride fixture

Harlequins launch first ever LGBTQ+ Pride fixture | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Harlequins’ Gallagher Premiership Fixture against London Irish on 15th February has been confirmed as the inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride Game.

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January 27, 2020 7:23 AM
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Soccer player Shiho Shimoyamada helps blaze trail for Japan's LGBT athletes

Soccer player Shiho Shimoyamada helps blaze trail for Japan's LGBT athletes | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Soccer player Shiho Shimoyamada has been encouraged by the response she has received since she became Japan's first openly gay professional athlete in Febr

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December 3, 2019 8:13 AM
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Michael Gunning: Gay swimmer overcomes prejudice to chase Olympic dream

Michael Gunning: Gay swimmer overcomes prejudice to chase Olympic dream | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Swimmer Michael Gunning is targeting the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after overcoming prejudice to succeed in the pool.

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November 16, 2019 8:17 AM
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The first LGBTQ+ bowling league is coming to Fort Saskatchewan

The first LGBTQ+ bowling league is coming to Fort Saskatchewan | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Queers, beers, and good cheer at Fort Lanes bowling alley.The City of Fort Saskatchewan, the altView foundation, and Fort Lanes are teaming up to bring the first ever LGBTQ bowling league to Fort Saskatchewan.

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October 1, 2019 8:35 AM
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TJ Perenara speaks to Express on whether New Zealand is ready for a gay All Black

TJ Perenara speaks to Express on whether New Zealand is ready for a gay All Black | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A number of All Blacks spoke out about Israel Folau - but is NZ ready for a gay All Black?

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September 21, 2019 8:06 AM
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With Long Beach set to open Billie Jean King Library Saturday, here are five key moments from the icon’s life

With Long Beach set to open Billie Jean King Library Saturday, here are five key moments from the icon’s life | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

King isn’t just a sports legend, she’s an American icon. And these stories show why.

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July 1, 2020 6:50 AM
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How Front Runners Has Impacted LGBTQ Community

How Front Runners Has Impacted LGBTQ Community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

“I’m pretty darn sure that, especially in the 1970s, every LGBTQ person had grown up with negative views of themselves. Being a runner, it made us feel good about ourselves.”

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June 13, 2020 6:51 AM
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Detroit Pistons recognize LGBTQ+ community with week of virtual events

Detroit Pistons recognize LGBTQ+ community with week of virtual events | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Pistons will host a series of virtual events from Monday through Thursday for Pistons Pride Week.

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May 15, 2020 7:27 AM
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Pride 2020 going virtual with entertainment and conversation

Pride 2020 going virtual with entertainment and conversation | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Outsports Pride will be virtual this year, with a variety hour, webinars and community chats with sports heroes.

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April 26, 2020 7:43 AM
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Meet Scott Frantz, an openly gay NFL Draft prospect with a chance to make history

Meet Scott Frantz, an openly gay NFL Draft prospect with a chance to make history | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Scott Frantz could become the first openly gay man to play in an NFL regular-season game.

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March 4, 2020 7:41 AM
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Nike-sponsored transgender athlete advocates against proposed anti-trans legislation in Idaho

Nike-sponsored transgender athlete advocates against proposed anti-trans legislation in Idaho | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

He was the first transgender athlete to represent the United States in international competition and first transgender athlete to qualify for the Olympic Trials in the gender in which they identify. Chris Mosier is also the first transgender athlete to be sponsored by Nike. Mosier didn't become the first transgender athlete to make the US Olympic team in racewalking. However, that hasn't slowed him down from trying to stop Idaho fro

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February 17, 2020 4:06 AM
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Goat dressing and a wild drag race; 35th Arizona Gay Rodeo in Phoenix

Goat dressing and a wild drag race; 35th Arizona Gay Rodeo in Phoenix | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The weekend-long rodeo at Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds in Laveen celebrated its 35th anniversary and featured gay and straight contestants. The rodeo, organized by the Arizona Gay Rodeo Association, began at a time when the LGBT community wasn't accepted in the other rodeo organizations, according to Mark Boyd, public relations director for AGRA. 

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February 16, 2020 3:07 AM
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LGBT Groups Object to Federal Lawsuit That Seeks to Reverse Trans-Inclusive School Athletic Policies

LGBT Groups Object to Federal Lawsuit That Seeks to Reverse Trans-Inclusive School Athletic Policies | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

One of the groups behind the lawsuit has drawn scrutiny for its history of pursuing religious liberty cases that often aim to curtail LGBT rights.

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February 1, 2020 6:58 AM
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Meet Liverpool’s LGBT+ football club winning titles and tackling homophobia

Meet Liverpool’s LGBT+ football club winning titles and tackling homophobia | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Mersey Marauders welcome any gay, straight, bi or trans players

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January 13, 2020 10:08 AM
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Aspen Gay Ski Week kicks off 43rd year of festivities, fundraising for LGBTQ+ community

Aspen Gay Ski Week kicks off 43rd year of festivities, fundraising for LGBTQ+ community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

...first “mountain du jour” skiing experience of the annual Aspen Gay Ski Week, which kicked off its 43-year anniversary Sunday.

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November 25, 2019 8:12 AM
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All-transgender hockey team 'like an instant family'

All-transgender hockey team 'like an instant family' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The goals are big for an all-transgender hockey team known as Team Trans. Comprised of more than a dozen players from Canada and the United States, it's believed to be the first ice hockey team made entirely of transgender men, transgender women, and gender non-conforming athletes. Honorary co-captain Harrison Browne says hitting the ice for the first time with the squad earlier this month was "life-changing," and he hopes it can b

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October 8, 2019 12:04 PM
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Inclusion, respect the name of the game at Tokyo LGBT tournament

Inclusion, respect the name of the game at Tokyo LGBT tournament | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Apart from the rainbow-coloured socks and pride flag flying next to the pitch it looked like any other rugby match, with players smashing into rucks, spinning passes wide and leaping at lineouts.

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September 25, 2019 6:56 AM
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Sixers employee Lee Cary, leader of team's LGBTQ initiatives, shares coming out story

Sixers employee Lee Cary, leader of team's LGBTQ initiatives, shares coming out story | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The Philadelphia 76ers' front office directory has a six-person department of Social Responsibility, deeper than the team's Communications department and the same size as its Broadcasting department.

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