Sports Media LGBT+ in 2019
Read about our objectives, our achievements as a network thus far, and see our calendar of forthcoming events…
#AuthenticMe: Golden memories!
Our second annual event celebrating authenticity in sport was held in London on October 8, featuring Matthew Mitcham, Susannah Townsend and Michael Gunning…
Recommended! Where to go for LGBT sports content
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…
Transgender Awareness Week: ‘Talk to us – and listen’
With new research showing the extent of negativity towards trans people in UK media, Emma Smith writes of the need for better dialogue…
Pride Youth Games: ‘Hugely rewarding’
Chris Devine blogs on his weekend of volunteering at the annual Pride Youth Games event in Manchester…
Review: ‘Target Man’ (Sliding Tackle Theatre Co)
Gay footballers take centre stage in a new production playing at the King’s Head in Islington. Network lead Jon Holmes went to watch…
Podcasts: Gay footballers share their stories
In our latest round-up of LGBT sports pods episodes, four men discuss their experiences of playing football after coming out…
How to help a gay footballer
The general goodwill at the prospect of a male professional footballer coming out publicly is heartening. The media must channel that positivity constructively, writes Jon Holmes…
IDAHOBIT, and homophobia: Sports and thoughts
Four out gay sports journalists describe the effects of homophobia, and suggest what the sports media industry can learn…
Podcasts: Rachel McKinnon, Tadd Fujikawa, Charlton Invicta
Don’t miss these conversations from episodes of Level Playing Field, Same Team, and The Gay Footballer’s Podcast…