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Transgender Weightlifter Hubbard Selected for Tokyo Olympics
Laurel Hubbard's efforts have made her a flashpoint in the debate around the fairness of trans athletes competing in women's events.
Women's College Sports Get Boost in TV Ratings, Visibility
ESPN's has been experimenting in recent years with showing more women's sports on its various platforms, and good numbers have led the network to become more aggressive.
Munich Wants Rainbow-Colored Stadium for Game with Hungary
Hungary may play its final group game at the European Championship in a stadium lit up in rainbow colors as a sign against that country's homophobia and intolerance.
French Open Defends 'Pragmatic' Stance in Osaka Dealings
French Open organizers said they took a "pragmatic" approach in their dealings with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, insisting they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw.
Lochte, Chastened by Misdeeds, Takes Aim at 5th Olympics
Ryan Lochte knows what people think of him. He's eager to make them forget the worst.
Homophobic Slurs at Soccer Final Lead to Three Minute Halt
One of the more disturbing trends in international sports as of late has been the homophobic chants shouted by Mexican fans at games. On Sunday, the chants halted a match between the United States and Mexico at Denver's Empower Field.
Watch: Hunky Brit Ex-Football Star Thomas Beattie Reflects on Coming Out Last Summer
Former footballer Thomas Beattie discusses how he benefited from coming out publicly as gay last year in a short video interview with BBC Sports.
Paul Lasts the Distance Against Mayweather in Exhibition
Floyd Mayweather Jr. outclassed YouTube personality Logan Paul but couldn't stop him inside the distance.
Celebrate Pride Month with the Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros!
The Boston Red Sox will host Pride Night @ Fenway Park on Thursday, June 10, at 7:10 p.m. when they take on the Houston Astros. This year's event is the eighth time Fenway Park has hosted Boston Pride.
Brad Cox-Trained Essential Quality Wins Belmont Stakes
Brad Cox insisted he wasn't sitting around waiting or worrying about whether a disqualification of Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby winner would give him his first victory in a Triple Crown race.
Olympian Tom Daley Opens Up, Shares Steamy Pics With Swimming Partner Matty Lee
Tom Daley and Matty Lee are poised to win Olympic gold this summer in Tokyo. The pair share the cover of an upcoming issue of Attitude magazine in which Daley opens up about his coming out.
Florida Governor Bans Transgender Women from School Sports
Florida's Republican governor signed a bill Tuesday barring transgender females from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, plunging the state into the national culture war over transgender rights.
Grand Slam Leaders Pledge to Address Naomi Osaka's Concerns
The leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments reacted Tuesday to tennis star Naomi Osaka's stunning withdrawal from the French Open by promising to address players' concerns about mental health.
Irving Dodges Bottle in Boston in Another Ugly NBA Incident
Kyrie Irving says banning fans who mistreat NBA players won't solve the problem. It goes much deeper than that.
Good Company: Helio Castroneves Wins Indy 500 for 4Th Time
Written off as too old to race full-time, too old for a fourth Indianapolis 500 win, Helio Castroneves at long last joined that exclusive club in a popular victory for the old guys.
Striking a Balance Between Fairness in Competition and the Rights of Transgender Athletes
A professor of ethics and public policy analyzes the growing debate about transgender athletes in competitive sports.
21 Die in Extreme Weather in China Ultramarathon
Twenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale-force winds hit the high-altitude race, state media reported Sunday.
Israel Folau Not Backing Down from Homophobic Remarks as He Seeks Return to Rugby
Australian former rugby champ Israel Folau is looking to get back into the sport, but he's not backing down from the anti-LGTBQ commentary that lost him his $4 million contract in 2019.
A Wild Ride for Mickelson and 18 Holes Away from History
Phil Mickelson could have done without the thrills Saturday in the PGA Championship.
Watch: Trans Athletes Profiled In New Hulu Documentary
"Changing the Game" follows three transgender athletes in high school as they fight for inclusivity in the sports they love.