Helping to build a community of LGBT+ people and allies in sport
When Joel Butler’s fellow Solihull Moors fans joined him in calling out homophobia, the community spirit helped inspire a new fanzine – Bandwagon. He explains how football and the freedom to be yourself are intertwined…
Manchester Storm defenceman shares on Twitter and Instagram that he is bisexual, helping to reinforce the Elite League’s ‘You Can Play’ message…
A new inclusion project based in north London aims to help LGBT+ people with both their physical and mental wellbeing…
With new research showing the extent of negativity towards trans people in UK media, Emma Smith writes of the need for better dialogue…
Our second annual event celebrating authenticity in sport was held in London in October 2019, featuring Matthew Mitcham, Susannah Townsend and Michael Gunning…
Chris Devine blogs on his weekend of volunteering at the annual Pride Youth Games event in Manchester…
Gay footballers take centre stage in a new production playing at the King’s Head in Islington. Network lead Jon Holmes went to watch…
In our latest round-up of LGBT sports pods episodes, four men discuss their experiences of playing football after coming out…
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…
Four out gay sports journalists describe the effects of homophobia, and suggest what the sports media industry can learn…