Sport AFL removes appeals board chair following dispute over Lance Collard sanction
The AFL has dismissed Will Houghton KC as chair of its appeals board after the panel reduced Lance Collard's suspension for a…
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Sport Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird confirm separation and changes to their podcast
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announced their separation, thanked their community and revealed how their podcast will evolve into solo ventures
Sport Former teammates in life: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird confirm split and podcast changes
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird shared a joint statement about their separation and the end of their weekly podcast, promising a few…
Sport St Kilda forward Lance Collard handed nine-week suspension after tribunal ruling
A tribunal found St Kilda's Lance Collard guilty of using a homophobic slur and imposed a nine-week suspension, prompting debate about punishment,…
Sport Noa-Lynn van Leuven challenges DRA ban on transgender players in women’s darts
Darts champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven condemns a DRA decision that prevents transgender women from entering women's competitions and says she will keep…
Sport DRA policy change forces Noa-Lynn van Leuven out of women’s events — what happens next
Noa-Lynn van Leuven, a top Dutch darts player, was removed from women’s competitions after the DRA concluded only biological females are eligible;…
Sport Ignacio Lago makes history as Argentina’s first active pro to come out
Ignacio Lago's understated on-air moment with his partner shows how visibility can arrive quietly and still shift sporting culture
Sport IOC rule change on trans women draws sharp rebuke from Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe spoke out on her podcast against the IOC policy that excludes trans and intersex women from the women’s category and…
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Isaac Humphries and the stakes of the NBL deciding game
Isaac Humphries may become the first openly gay man to win an NBL title as the deciding game is played in Sydney
Sport Nagelsmann calls for more gay and bi footballers to be open about their identities
Julian Nagelsmann praised a St Pauli coach who came out and encouraged more gay and bisexual men in football to speak openly…
Sport IOC mandates SRY screening for women’s events as athletes push back
Two prominent athletes have criticised the IOC’s return to genetic sex screening, arguing it risks policing women’s bodies while raising ethical and…
Sport AFL’s Mitch Brown and Louisa Keck announce pregnancy
Former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown has announced he and partner Louisa Keck are expecting their first child together
Sport Former Brisbane Lion Leigh Ryswyk publicly comes out as gay and makes AFL history
Leigh Ryswyk spoke about his sexuality on GayFL, describing personal conversations with family and the wider significance for the AFL
Sport IOC unveils SRY gene screening as measure for female category eligibility
The IOC has introduced a once-in-a-lifetime SRY screening to define who can enter the female category at the Olympics, prompting strong reactions…
Sport IOC sets SRY testing for female categories ahead of LA28
The IOC's new policy requires a one-time SRY genetic test to confirm biological sex for participation in female Olympic events, excluding transgender…
Sport Leigh Ryswyk first openly gay AFL player speaks on JOY 94.9
Leigh Ryswyk's public coming out on JOY 94.9 marks a milestone for AFL visibility and sparks responses from teammates, advocates and former…
Sport Adelaide’s Rainbow Crows back Izak Rankine as he returns to AFL action
The Rainbow Crows have publicly welcomed Izak Rankine's return and outlined the steps the player and Adelaide Football Club have taken to…
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How attending the WSL Subway League Cup Final converted a new fan
A novice football fan describes the electric atmosphere at the WSL Subway League Cup Final at Ashton Gate and why the experience…
Sport Chelsea beat Manchester United in WSL Subway League Cup final at Ashton Gate
A personal account of a first live match experience, Chelsea’s 2-0 victory and what the result meant for fans and the competition
Sport Matildas prepare for gritty quarter-final against North Korea in Perth
Sam Kerr stresses the importance of victory as the Matildas regroup after draws and concussions ahead of their Asian Cup quarter-final in…
Sport Openly gay skier Jake Adicoff claims 10km gold at Milano Cortina 2026
Jake Adicoff doubled his gold haul in the men's 10km with guide Reid Goble, pressing toward a four-gold target at Milano Cortina…
Sport Lella Lombardi: the queer woman who scored in Formula 1
A tribute to Lella Lombardi: the Italian driver who defied expectations, earned a historic half point in Formula 1 and quietly lived…
Sport Highlights of LGBTQ athletes and milestones at the 2026 Winter Olympics
A lively roundup of the 2026 Winter Olympics showing historic participation by trans and queer athletes, multiple medals, on‑site proposals, and cultural…
Sport Wedge-Tailed Eagles cleared for CVFL after 15-month fight for inclusion
After leaving their former club in 2026, Kyneton Women's Football Club has won approval to compete in the CVFL as the Wedge-Tailed…
Sport lgbtq medal winners shine at milano cortina 2026
Five openly LGBTQ athletes have claimed medals at Milano Cortina 2026 so far, including four golds, creating a high-profile presence for Team…