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Josh Cavallo says teammates and opposition players have privately come out to him
"There’s teammates I’ve been in changing rooms with that message me privately," said Cavallo
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Benfica footballer Gianluca Prestianni banned for six matches over homophobic conduct
During an investigation, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said Prestianni said he had directed a homophobic insult at the Brazil international
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Darts authority bars trans females from women’s events as Noa-Lynn van Leuven responds
"I just got an email and apparently I just got retired, not by choice but because I am no longer allowed to compete," Van Leuven said in a video posted on Instagram
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AFL star Lance Collard denies using homophobic slur despite witness claims at tribunal
Giving evidence during a hearing that ran for more than three hours, Collard told the tribunal he instead used the word “maggot”
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Canoeist Klass Francisks Rozentals quits Team GB for Latvia over OnlyFans controversy
His brother, Kurts Adams Rozentals, was suspended by Paddle UK last year over explicit content he posted online
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Argentine footballer Nacho Lago sparks praise after boyfriend’s message goes viral
The moment marked one of the first times Lago had publicly addressed his boyfriend in an interview, calling their relationship "an irrational love"
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NASCAR lifts Daniel Dye suspension over ‘gay voice’ comments – but driver parts ways with Kaulig Racing
The driver was previously suspended at 18 years old after being charged with felony battery for punching a classmate in the groin area
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Chicago Bulls dismiss basketball player Jaden Ivey after anti-gay social media comments
"The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived guard Jaden Ivey due to conduct detrimental to the team," stated the basketball team
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Kylie Minogue announced as 2026 AFL Grand Final headliner
"I'm so excited to be coming home for the biggest day in the Aussie sporting calendar," said Minogue
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Transgender women banned from female Olympic events
The policy overrides all previous IOC statements on transgender inclusion
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Ex Brisbane Lions star Leigh Ryswyk becomes the first AFL player to come out as gay
The 41-year-old shared the news during on the GayFL programme on Melbourne LGBTQ+ station JOY 94.9
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German football coach Christian Dobrick comes out as gay: ‘This charade has drained me’
Bundesliga club FC St Pauli said in a statement posted on social media: "Of course, we are behind him and his coming out"
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Celta Vigo player Borja Iglesias says homophobia still deters gay footballers from coming out
Iglesias has been subjected to homophobic insults from opposing supporters and on social media, as a result of painting his fingernails
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Jake Adicoff makes team LGBTQ+ history with Winter Paralympics gold medal
"The duo delivers Jake Adicoff’s fifth career Winter Paralympics medal and second gold," said Team USA
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German referee Pascal Kaiser issues heartbreaking statement after fans express concern following attacks
"I'm currently dealing with PTSD, severe anxiety and serious sleep problems," said Kaiser
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Matt Kenny recalls the moment a young hockey fan recognised him for his LGBTQ+ visibility
"He told her that I was his hero" – said Kenny
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Wrexham AFC threatens bans and criminal charges over homophobia ahead of Chelsea match
"Anybody found to have engaged in such behaviour at the STōK Cae Ras faces ejection and a banning order," says Wrexham AFC
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Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher handed six-game ban and fined for using homophobic slur
The club said it has been working with Fletcher to "strengthen his understanding of discriminatory language and why it is harmful"
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USA Rugby introduces Open Division as Trump limits trans women in sport
The Open Division aligns with policy outlined by Executive Order 14201 titled: "Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports"
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Olympian Alex Di Giorgio reflects on the lack of support he received as a gay athlete
"In the past, I may not have had the support I would have needed," said Di Giorgio