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Alabama bans trans women, girls from sports at public colleges
Alabama has prohibited transgender women and girls from female sports teams in public colleges and universities, The Advocate reported. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed House Bill 261 into law on May 30. The state has had ...
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Chicago Red Stars fall to Racing Louisville FC
On May 31, the Chicago Red Stars lost to Racing Louisville FC 2-0 in the team's second UKG Challenge Cup match of the season. The team is now 0-2-0 in Challenge Cup play with four games remaining in the group stage ...
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Chicago Fire FC launches Play Proud League; Fire's Pride Night on June 10
Chicago Fire FC announced the launch of the Play Proud League as a new addition to the Chicago Fire Rec Soccer (CFRS) programming. The league is being launched in conjunction with Common Goal's Play Proud initiative, ...
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British Cycling to ban trans competitors from female category
After a nine-month investigation and review, British Cycling will ban transgender women from the female category in a change that will be implemented by the end of the year, the BBC reported. Under a new policy ...
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Fire FC advances to Lamar Cup quarters with win
In the first-ever matchup between the two teams, Chicago Fire FC defeated Austin FC 2-0 in the round of 16 of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas on May 24. Defender Rafael Czichos and ...
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Dodgers re-invite LGBTQ+ group
The Los Angeles Dodgers apologized to the L.A. order of the LGBTQ+ drag group Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence about a week after announcing the group was uninvited to the team's annual Pride Night on June 16—and ...
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Chicago Sky beat Griner-led Mercury
On May 21, the visiting Chicago Sky (2-0) defeated the Brittney Griner-led Phoenix Mercury (0-2) 75-69 in WNBA action. The Sky employed a balanced attack to win, with Kahleah Copper scoring 15 points while Dana Evans ...
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Red Stars lose; Fire FC ties; Chicago Nations Cup match on July 26
On May 21, the visiting Chicago Red Stars fell 4-0 to Portland Thorns FC. The match was seemingly over at halftime, when the Thorns led 3-0. Chicago heads back home to face off against the Orlando ...
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Dodgers rescind Pride Night invitation to legendary drag group
On May 17 (the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia), the Los Angeles Dodgers rescinded their Pride Night invitation toThe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence—a famous LGBTQ+ group that ...
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NCLR, GLAD, Trevor Project, coalition of groups support Biden administration's proposed Title IX Athletics Rule
--From a press release
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Center for Lesbian Rights, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), and The Trevor Project — along with the National Education Association and more than a dozen other organizations — have submitted ...
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WNBA coach suspended for policies, comments about pregnancy
The WNBA rescinded the Las Vegas Aces' 2025 first-round draft pick and suspended head coach Becky Hammon for two games after an investigation found the franchise violated league rules regarding impermissible player benefits and workplace policies, ...
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Griner scores 10 in first game since being held in Russia
Brittney Griner scored 10 points for the Phoenix Mercury as her team fell 90-71 to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 12. According to CNN, the WNBA preseason match-up was Griner's first competitive game since she ...
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Red Stars fall; Fire FC ties
The Chicago Red Stars fell 3-0 to Racing Louisville FC tonight in Louisville, Kentucky. Chicago is now 1-5-1 on the season. The Red Stars certainly had their chances to score. For example, in the 18th minute, ...
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Basketball coach to take $1M salary reduction for anti-gay slur
Longtime West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins has agreed to a million-dollar salary reduction (believed to be one of the largest in college athletics), a three-game suspension and sensitivity training after using an anti-gay slur ...
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Chicago Fire FC beats St. Louis CITY FC, advances in competition
In the first-ever matchup between the two teams, Chicago Fire FC defeated St. Louis CITY SC 2-1 in the round of 32 of the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois ...
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College basketball coach uses anti-gay slur, later apologizes
Longtime West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins used an anti-gay slur in an interview with a Cincinnati radio station on The Bill Cunningham Show but later apologized in a statement, ESPN noted. Discussing his in-city ...
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Chicago Fire FC parts ways with head coach
On May 8, the Chicago Fire FC announced that the club has parted ways with head coach Ezra Hendrickson. Frank Klopas will be head coach for the remainder of the 2023 season. Additionally, the Club has ...
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Chicago Red Stars lose to Gotham FC
Despite multiple close attempts, the Chicago Red Stars couldn't find the equalizer to walk away with points and fell 2-1 to New Jersey/New York Gotham FC on May 7. Brazilian national Julia Bianchi connected with forward ...
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Chicago Fire FC falls 3-0 to Nashville SC
On May 6, the Chicago Fire FC lost to Nashville SC 3-0 at GEODIS Park. In a hard-fought match, the Fire fell behind after conceding a pair of penalty kicks in the third minute of first half stoppage time and in ...
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Wrexham to play U.S. women in June
Wrexham—the Welsh soccer team bought by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney that's been promoted to the fourth tier of English football for the 2023-24 season—will play Como from Italy's second tier, a U.S. women's side ...
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Red Stars drop match to Houston Dash
On May 3, the Chicago Red Stars lost to the Houston Dash 2-0 in Challenge Cup play in Texas. Chicago certainly had opportunities to score. For example, a pass found Jenna Bike open on the right ...
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Chicago Red Stars and Chicago Fire FC both tie their opponents
The Chicago Red Stars put up a gritty performance on April 29 to tie the Washington Spirit 1-1. Rookie Ally Schlegel linked up with Canadian national team defender Bianca St-Georges to score the Red Stars' lone ...
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Judge dismisses ex-trainer's remaining bias claims against White Sox
An Illinois Circuit Court judge dismissed all of former Chicago White Sox trainer Brian Ball's remaining claims against the team related to Ball's 2020 termination. A press release Windy City Times received from the team also ...
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chicago Fire FC, CHA break ground on new training facility
--From a press release
CHICAGO — Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Chicago Fire FC Owner and Chairman Joe Mansueto, Alderman Jason Ervin (28th Ward), Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Tracey Scott, and Mary Baggett ...
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U.S. House Republicans pass trans sports ban ... but it will go nowhere
On April 20, the Republican-controlled House passed legislation that would ban transgender women and girls from competing in female school athletics. According to NBC News, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, authored by ...
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Red Stars get first win of season; Swanson's surgery; Fire FC tie
The Chicago Red Stars defeated the Kansas City Current 4-2 at home on April 15 to secure their first win of the season. Rookie Penelope Hocking scored her first professional goal and first professional brace, meaning ...
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HRC condemns North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for signing two anti-trans sports bans
--From a press release
Bismarck, ND - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, condemned North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum for signing ...
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Supreme Court, Biden, Navratilova enter battle over anti-trans laws
Transgender athletes saw two significant victories last week: one from the conservative U.S. Supreme Court and the other from the LGBTQ-friendly White House of President Joe Biden. The events triggered a flood of national media attention, ...
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Red Stars lose to Mexican national team; USWNT and Fire win, but Red Star is injured
On April 8, the Chicago Red Stars fell to the Mexican Women's National Team (MWNT) 5-2 at home. The inaugural MexTour W match saw the professional debut of three Red Stars (Sophie Jones, Ally Schlegel and ...
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U.S. Supreme Court allows W. Va. trans girl to participate in sports
On April 6, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped West Virginia from enforcing a sports ban against a transgender girl, NBC News reported. As a result, a 2021 law called the Save Women's Sports Act cannot be ...
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Lambda Legal replies to Biden administration proposed Title IX rule
--From a press release
(Washington, DC, April 6, 2023) — Today the U.S. Department of Education released a proposed Title IX rule concerning participation by transgender youth in school sports programs. Lambda Legal Senior Attorney and Director of Lambda Legal' ...
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Biden's Title IX proposal would limit bans on trans athletes
On April 6, the U.S. Education Department announced a proposed change to Title IX, which prohibits gender-based discrimination in federally funded education programs, NPR reported. The proposal would stop schools ...
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Trans boxer wins first match in four years
Trans boxer Patricio Manuel beat super featherweight Hien Hyunh in The Pyramid at Long Beach State University on March 18 in his first match since December 2018, per Outsports. By the fourth round, Manuel had boosted ...
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Four Chicago Red Stars called up to USWNT for matches against Ireland
--From a press release
CHICAGO (March 28, 2023) — The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski has called four Chicago Red Stars players to join the team for camp during the April FIFA window. 2023 SheBelieves ...
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Chicago Blackhawks mark Pride Night, with one change
The Chicago Blackhawks organization again hosted its annual Pride Night celebration, in partnership with BMO, on March 26, as the team took on the Vancouver Canucks. (The Canucks prevailed 4-2.) As media outlets previously reported, the ...
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Biden appoints Laura Ricketts to Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition
President Joe Biden has appointed Laura Ricketts—the lesbian co-owner of the Chicago Cubs, board chair of Chicago Cubs Charities and board chair of LPAC, which works to elect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer women and ...
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Red Stars lose season opener 3-2; Fire FC get first win by same score
In women's professional soccer action, the Chicago Red Stars opened their season on March 25 at the San Diego Wave FC, losing 3-2. The Red Stars started the match winning a series of calls for corner ...
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World Athletics Council: Trans women banned from track-and-field competition
The World Athletics Council has barred transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, ESPN reported. Organization president Sebastian Coe said at a press conference that the decision was ...
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Blackhawks not wearing Pride jerseys out of concern for Russian players
The Blackhawks will not wear rainbow-colored Pride jerseys during warmups against the Canucks on Sunday, March 26— the team's scheduled Pride Night—because of safety concerns for Russian players, The Chicago ...
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Navratilova says she is cancer-free
Legendary tennis figure Martina Navratilova said she is now cancer-free—four months after announcing she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, ESPN reported. "As far as they know I'm cancer-free," Navratilova told Piers Morgan for ...
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Chicago Red Stars release roster ahead of 2023 NWSL season
--From a press release
CHICAGO (March 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars released their roster ahead of the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) season. The Red Stars kick off the 2023 season Saturday, March 25, against San Diego ...
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Chicago Red Stars sign all three draft picks from 2023 NWSL Draft
--From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars announced the signing of all three of the team's draft picks from the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Draft. Penelope Hocking (Penn State, 7th overall) ...
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Mexican Women's National Team to kick off inaugural MexTour W this April in Chicago and Houston
--From a press release
NEW YORK CITY & MEXICO CITY (Wed., March 8, 2023) — In celebration of International Women's Day, the Federación Mexicana de FÀtbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM) announced the ...
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National Gay Basketball Association founder steps down after more than three decades at helm
Mark Chambers—the founder of the National Gay Basketball Association (NGBA)—has stepped down after more than 30 years in the business, Outsports reported. The player and organizer has been on the LGBTQ+ basketball scene since 1990, when ...
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Gay race-car driver Zach Herrin on industry, historic partnership with Lambda Legal
NASCAR driver Zach Herrin has announced a partnership with Lambda Legal, a national organization aimed at achieving full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV through litigation and public advocacy. ...
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First bobblehead of gay figure skater unveiled
On Feb. 24, Milwaukee's National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of U.S. Olympic figure skater Jason Brown, who had a personal-best showing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, according to ...
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Ex-Colts player accused of attacking son and his boyfriend
Former Indianapolis Colts lineman and radio personality Joseph "Joe" Andrew Staysniak was arrested on Feb. 21 after a domestic incident in which he was accused of assaulting his son and choking his son's boyfriend in the ...
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White Sox prospect Anderson Comos publicly comes out
Chicago White Sox Minor Leaguer Anderson Comos revealed via Instagram on Feb. 19 that he is gay. Comos said that he came out so as to be an inspiration to others. "This may be my most personal thing I ever share ...
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Chicago Cubs release promotion plans: bobbleheads, cap collection, ballpark celebrations, ticket offers
--From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today released the promotional calendar for the 2023 regular season featuring over 50 promotional items including a new Wrigley Field statue bobblehead series and exclusive ...
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NBA: Nets guard fined for anti-gay language after win over Bulls
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas was fined $40,000 for using "derogatory and disparaging language" after the team's Feb. 9 win over the Chicago Bulls, ESPN reported. Two days earlier, new Nets player Spencer Dinwiddie had joked ...
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Chicago Red Stars announce 2023 schedule
--From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 8, 2022) — The Chicago Red Stars and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced today the schedule for the 2023 NWSL season. In addition to releasing regular-season dates, the NWSL revealed the ...
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SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, Alan Cumming, Andre Leon Talley, AIDS drama
Openly gay stand-up comic and recent Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael is set to star in a comedy documentary series for HBO, according to Entertainment Weekly. The yet-untitled series will center on Carmichael's personal life, following ...
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Five Chicago Red Stars to take part in international play
--From a press release
CHICAGO — As preparations for the FIFA Women's World Cup begin, five Chicago Red Stars will join their respective national teams to participate in the annual SheBelieves Cup later this month. Julia Bianchi (Brazil), Tierna Davidson ...
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Candace Parker leaving the Chicago Sky
On Jan. 28, Candace Parker announced on Instagram that she plans to leave the Chicago Sky to sign with the Las Vegas Aces. Just last September, Parker was named to the 2022 All-WNBA First Team. It ...
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Chicago Red Stars unveil 2023 preseason roster
--From a press release
CHICAGO (Jan. 25, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars announced their preseason roster for the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season. The team kicks off preseason Wed., Jan. 25, with 32 players on the active ...
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Lesbian tennis player ends 23-year career
Australian tennis player Sam Stosur has called it a career after back-to-back losses at the Australian Open, Yahoo! Sport noted. Stosur—an out lesbian who played for 23 years—lost in the first round of the women's doubles ...
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Chicago Red Stars select four players in 2023 NWSL Draft
From a press release
CHICAGO—The Chicago Red Stars took part in the 2023 National Women's Soccer League Draft, tonight, selecting Penelope Hocking from Penn State University with their first-round pick (seventh overall). In ...
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Chicago Red Stars add Ella Masar to coaching staff
--From a press release
CHICAGO (Jan. 11, 2023) - Ella Masar will join the Chicago Red Stars as assistant coach. "Ella has spent over a decade in professional soccer, both as a player and a coach. She is incredibly detailed ...
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Brittney Griner named 2022 Outsports Person of the Year
The LGBTQ+ sports website Outsports named WNBA star Brittney Griner as its 2022 Person of the Year. Some of the previous honorees include figure skater Adam Rippon, former NFL player Michael Sam, soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe ...
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Chicago Red Stars defender Zoe Morse leaves Chicago Red Stars
CHICAGO (January 8, 2022) - Defender Zoe Morse will not return to the Chicago Red Stars next season. Morse's contract ended following the 2022 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) regular season. "Zoe showed great leadership and ...
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Cavaliers' Mitchell scores 71 points as Bulls fall again
The Chicago Bulls might not want to see the Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell anytime soon. In Ohio, Mitchell set a team record with 71 points—the most by an NBA player in 17 years—and the Cavaliers (24-14) rallied from ...
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Navratilova diagnosed with two types of cancer
Out lesbian tennis legend Martina Navratilova revealed on Jan. 2 that she has been diagnosed with throat cancer and breast cancer, ESPN reported. In a statement released by her rep, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion ...
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Bears, Blackhawks and NU all lose
The Chicago Bears entered the new year with the same old problems. Lack of offense and defense again plagued Chicago (3-13) as the team lost to the host Detroit Lions (8-8) 41-10 on Jan. 1. The ...
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Blackhawks lose; NU edges Brown; DePaul wins
On Dec. 29, the Chicago Blackhawks (8-22-4) lost at the St. Louis Blues (17-16-3) 3-1. In the first period, the Blues struck first in the game, but the Blackhawks battled back with a power play goal ...
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Bulls defeat Bucks
The Chicago Bulls (15-19) came through against a team with a winning record, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks (22-12) 119-113 at the United Center on Dec. 28. DeMar DeRozan recorded a double-double with 42 points and 10 ...
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Bulls' win streak ends against Houston
At the United Center on Dec. 26, the Chicago Bulls (14-19) lost to the Houston Rockets (10-23) 133-118. The Rockets ended a five-game losing streak while the Bulls had a three-game winning streak snapped. Chicago's DeMar ...
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Bulls win again; Blackhawks lose again
In Atlanta on Dec. 21, the Chicago Bulls (13-18) edged the Hawks (16-16) by a score of 110-108. The Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu clinched the victory with a putback at the buzzer—the first game-winner of his NBA ...
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Bulls end losing streak in Miami; NU rolls over UIC
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds while DeMar DeRozan had 24 points and Zach LaVine added 21 as the Chicago Bulls (12-18) beat the host Miami Heat (16-16) 113-103 on Dec. 20.� In winning, ...
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Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls all lose; college football champs
On Dec. 18 at Soldier Field, the Chicago Bears (3-11) fell to the playoff-bound Philadelphia Eagles (13-1) 25-20. It was the Bears' seventh straight loss—their worst skid since dropping eight in a row in 2002 to ...
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Chicago Red Stars board releases statement on club, culture
-- From a press release
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 15, 2022) - The following is a statement from the board of the Chicago Red Stars: "The past year presented a sobering opportunity to examine our club and its culture, including the harm ...
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Washington skates by Blackhawks as Ovechkin makes history
At the United Center on Dec. 13, the Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-4) fell to the Washington Capitals (15-12-4) by a score of 7-3. Washington's Alex Ovechkin scored three times to become the third NHL player with 800 ...
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Chicago Red Stars transfer Sarah Luebbert to Club America
-- From a press release
CHICAGO — The Chicago Red Stars have permanently transferred Sarah Luebbert to Club America of Liga MX Femenil in exchange for an agreed-upon-transfer fee. "I'd like to thank Sarah for her contributions to the Red Stars over ...
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Tatumn Milazzo extends contract with Chicago Red Stars
CHICAGO — The Chicago Red Stars and defender Tatumn Milazzo have agreed to terms on a contract extension that will see the Chicagoland native remain with the Red Stars through the 2024 season in a two-year contract ...
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WORLD Mexican report, Kristen Stewart, Elton John, Netanyahu
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) launched the sixth annual HRC Equidad MX: Programa Global de Equidad Laboral—a survey evaluating LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion within major Mexican businesses and multinationals, a press ...
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Bulls roll over Dallas
At the United Center on Dec. 10, the Chicago Bulls (11-14) crushed the Dallas Mavericks (13-13) 144-115. DeMar DeRozan had 28 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls took advantage of NBA ...
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