Woensdag 17 juni 2026 — Editie #17
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LGTBIQ+ football team GMadrid Sports reports homophobic abuse during match

GMadrid Sports' LGTBIQ+ football team filed a complaint after homophobic abuse from an opposing goalkeeper.

The club demands action from football authorities and advocates for inclusive sport. GMadrid Sports' LGTBIQ+ football team reported a serious incident. An opposing goalkeeper insulted the players with offensive language. He used homophobic words during the match. The team responded quickly to what happened. They shared the incident publicly on social media. They wanted everyone to know about it. This behaviour is not acceptable in sport. GMadrid Sports is a sports club for LGTBIQ+ people in Madrid. The club provides a safe space for queer athletes. They advocate for equality within…

Spain · Editorial · May 15
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2026 WNBA Western Conference: Opening Week Review and Standout Moments

The 2026 WNBA Western Conference enjoyed an exciting opening week. Portland impressed everyone, the Wings soared, and a Lynx rookie…

International · Editorial · May 15
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Iran asks FIFA to ban Pride flags at World Cup matches

Iran has asked FIFA to prohibit Pride flags during their 2026 World Cup matches. The demand has sparked strong criticism from LGBTQ+…

International · Editorial · May 12
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Wiesbaden: Female footballer insulted with homophobic remarks via megaphone

A female footballer was verbally abused during a match in Wiesbaden. Queer-hostile remarks were shouted through a megaphone last month.…

Germany · Editorial · May 12
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50 LGBTQ+ Players in the WNBA: Who Are They?

The 2026 WNBA season features 50 openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer players. The league remains one of the most inclusive spaces in…

International · Editorial · May 9
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2026 WNBA Eastern Conference Preview: Seven Teams Ready to Compete

The 2026 WNBA Eastern Conference features seven competitive teams with big questions to answer. Autostraddle previews the season for…

United States · Editorial · May 8
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Christian School Wins $500,000 After Refusing to Play Against Trans Athlete

A Christian school refused to compete against a team with a transgender player. The school then sued for religious discrimination and won…

United States · Editorial · May 8
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Diversity Games: International volleyball tournament against LGBTIphobia in Torremolinos

Torremolinos welcomes the Diversity Games, Spain's most LGBTIQ+-inclusive volleyball tournament.…

Spain · Editorial · May 5 · 2 min read
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Transgender man joins Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team

Minnesota Aurora FC has signed its first openly transgender player. This decorated goalkeeper…

United States · Editorial · May 5 · 2 min read
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2026 World Cup Begins Amid Concerns About Safety and Discrimination

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with serious concerns about LGBTQ+ safety, immigration enforcement,…

International · Editorial · April 28 · 2 min read
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Mexico Gears Up to Tackle Anti-Gay Chant at World Cup

Mexican football authorities are taking action against a long-standing anti-gay chant. Supporters…

Mexico · Editorial · April 26 · 2 min read
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Olympics Bans Trans Women and DSD Athletes from Women's Events

The International Olympic Committee has banned trans women and DSD athletes from women's events at…

International · Editorial · May 2 · 2 min read
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AFL Player Collard Suspended for Homophobic Remark

St Kilda footballer Lance Collard must miss seven matches. An AFL tribunal deemed his homophobic…

Australia · Editorial · May 3 · 1 min read
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Young hockey player discusses coming out and team dynamics

A 23-year-old hockey player shared his coming out story and team experiences. He says humour…

Editorial · April 26 · 2 min read
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WNBA draft: LGBTQ+ athletes and fans steal the spotlight

Queer female players were the stars at the WNBA draft in New York. Their supporters celebrated…

United States · Editorial · May 3 · 1 min read

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