Helping to build a community of LGBT+ people and allies in sport
In Mental Health Awareness Week, the author of ‘Get Your Head In The Game’ talks to Sports Media LGBT+ about the conversations he had with LGBT+ people in football for his book, and how the sport he loves could do more to shift mindsets towards greater inclusion…
Get the lowdown on our group, see what events are coming up in May and beyond, read testimonials, and find out how to get published with us or even share your coming out story…
TV sports reporter Emma Dodds and professional golfer Becky Morgan posted to Instagram about their engagement last year – but they took “different routes” before arriving at their shared happiness. They tell Zoe Vicarage about their journeys and the need to spread a little joy in just being authentic…
In the week starting on Lesbian Visibility Day on Monday 26 April, we’re celebrating the contributions of LGBT+ women in our sport and sports media community. Find out how to get involved…
Having once hated sport, Sam Winton fell in love with rowing at university and later created Here For Sport to encourage LGBTQ+ people and others from under-represented groups to get involved. He explains why the social enterprise’s new Kickstarter campaign needs your support…
Part two of our annual #AuthenticMe Week was an event titled ‘Creating Space’ – a dive into inclusive conversations in football…
Missed our ‘Ready, Get Set, Go!’ webinar event, which kicked off our #AuthenticMe week? Or want to watch again? Read on…
Check out our updated list of websites, podcasts and other digital destinations around the world which provide sports news and content with an LGBT+ emphasis…
Read and download our strategy and media guidelines document, designed to assist all in comms roles in sport…
On Sunday, May 23, Weoley Hill CC in south-west Birmingham will host a very special cricket match – the debut outing of the Birmingham Unicorns. Club founder Lachlan Smith explains why it’s a date for all LGBTQ+ sports fans’ diaries…
What’s it like to work in football media when you’re trans? Goal’s Emma Smith canvasses views from fellow writers who are trans and discusses her own experiences in support of the Football v Transphobia Week of Action…
Sam Schofield is a passionate cricket fan and staunch supporter of Surrey CCC. He explains why he’s set up an LGBTQ+ fans group for the club, discusses his belief in what the group can achieve, and shares one of his favourite Oval memories…
A UK national collective is harnessing the power of TikTok to reach other young people and build a more inclusive community in sport. We invited founding member Edward Kandel to explain more…
The IWD theme for 2021 is ‘Choose to Challenge’ – and the onus is very much on men if we’re serious about tackling gender inequality in our industry, writes Jon Holmes…