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Josh Dixon comes out as gay, aims for spot on Olympic gymnastics team
The United States has never had a publicly out male gymnast participate in the Olympics. Josh Dixon hopes to be the first.
Di Natale: Breaking homosexuality taboo in football will be almost impossible
In response to Cesare Prandelli’s calls for gay footballers to come out publicly, the Udinese forward has disagreed with the Italy boss on the grounds that it would be difficult.
Gay Swedish footballer bares all for charity
The bare buttocks of Anton Hysén, who last year came out as the first openly gay Swedish male footballer, have been put up for auction to raise money for a gay rights group in Russia.
Anton Hysén: «It’s only an ass, What’s the big deal»
In QX’s May issue, 2012, the Swedish soccer player Anton Hysén poses naked. His behind has created a lot of interest in Sweden lately, so he decided to show it all! After all, what’s the big deal!
Fashanu: ‘I don’t believe Justin was gay’
Ex-Wimbledon striker John Fashanu has told talkSPORT that he believes his brother Justin wasn’t gay, and that he may have made up stories about his private life.
Top football clubs blasted over failure to support anti-homophobia campaign
Gay rights campaigners and government ministers have blasted England’s top football clubs for failing to sign up to a campaign to tackle homophobia in the sport.
New anti-Homophobia in Football film
The FA has released a brand new film around anti-Homophobia in Football ahead of announcing an action plan on the subject at Wembley Stadium next week.
Ready for Dublin 8km Pride Run
Dublin Front Runners Athletic Club (DFR) will launch the inaugural Dublin 8km Pride Run in June 2012 as a part of the Dublin Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Festival (LGBT).
Gay match official in BBC gagging row
A gay match official has been prevented from talking on TV about his sexuality by his bosses, a BBC documentary will claim.
Gay footballers should feel free to come out, say fans
Supporters blame clubs and agents for forcing players to keep quiet about their sexuality
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