The LGBT Line
Mario: UK poster reveal + trailer
Take a look at the UK poster and trailer for Mario, the Swiss movie about a complicated relationship between two footballers which is being released here on July 13…
Network News
New! June newsletter out now
An overview of items featured in the latest edition of our newsletter, which is available now to those signed up to our mailing list…
Network News
Now on Facebook!
We’ve launched a new public page on Facebook, where you can get updates on what we’re doing and catch up with LGBT sports content from around the world…
Network News
Rainbow Laces roundtable held
Sports Media LGBT+ attended a roundtable discussion with fellow media professionals, and representatives from the Premier League and Stonewall, to discuss LGBT inclusion in sport…
The LGBT Line
It’s good to talk about being gay in football
Sports media professionals are being given the opportunity to discuss LGBT inclusion with the Premier League and Stonewall. It’s a chance our industry shouldn’t squander, writes Jon Holmes…
Network News
Stonewall’s Work Report, and sports media
Stonewall has released its Work Report, looking at the experiences of LGBT+ people from England, Wales and Scotland in the workplace. Which of its findings might have particular relevance to the sports media industry?
The LGBT Line
Why Lesbian Day of Visibility matters
To mark Lesbian Day of Visibility on April 26, we’ve collected stories and quotes from women working in sport and sports media on why it’s important for them to be out, and to show everybody…
Network News
Network update: April
Network consulting on LGBT in sport reporting guidelines; how to support events such as the Gay Games; new LinkedIn group established…
The LGBT Line
A thaw point? How ice skating stories show progress
As a new documentary about British Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater John Curry is released in UK cinemas, Jon Holmes looks at what the media can learn from LGBT representation in winter sports both then and now…
Our Stories in Sport
The need for welcoming workplaces in sports media
For someone who’s LGBT, the hierarchy and tradition of a newsroom may seem a tough environment in which to come out. Grant Dalton says it’s important sportsdesks are open about inclusion…