Jon Holmes
@jonhholmes.bsky.social
Journalist and consultant. Founder and lead of @sportsmedialgbt.com; writer at @outsports.com; comms for @footballvhomophobia.com; committee member of @sportsjournalists.co.uk and @fwaofficial.bsky.social
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🇧🇷 Vitor Roque could be a breakout star for Brazil at the #FIFAWorldCup… but why has the young striker just made a very public stand against homophobia?
And what has a 🦌 and the number 2️⃣4️⃣ got to do with it?
For @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #football
And what has a 🦌 and the number 2️⃣4️⃣ got to do with it?
For @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #football
Brazil star Vitor Roque tells millions of fans to stop using gay slurs - Outsports
Vitor Roque is prolific for Palmeiras and is likely to play in the FIFA World Cup, but has been punished for posting homophobic content.
www.outsports.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🇧🇷 Vitor Roque could be a breakout star for Brazil at the #FIFAWorldCup… but why has the young striker just made a very public stand against homophobia?
And what has a 🦌 and the number 2️⃣4️⃣ got to do with it?
For @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #football
And what has a 🦌 and the number 2️⃣4️⃣ got to do with it?
For @outsports.com
#LGBTQ #football
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November 25 is #WhiteRibbonDay and we’re amplifying the call for men and boys to help prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG)
1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetimes (National Audit Office (UK) report, 2025)
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1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetimes (National Audit Office (UK) report, 2025)
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November 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
November 25 is #WhiteRibbonDay and we’re amplifying the call for men and boys to help prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG)
1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetimes (National Audit Office (UK) report, 2025)
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1 in 4 women will be a victim of sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetimes (National Audit Office (UK) report, 2025)
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👠 NEW: Eight years ago, college diver Aidan Faminoff shared his #comingout story with @outsports.com - one of the most read in the website’s history.
This week, as Hazel, he hits #CanadasDragRace! And all that elite sports experience is being put to good use…
Exclusive interview 🇨🇦
This week, as Hazel, he hits #CanadasDragRace! And all that elite sports experience is being put to good use…
Exclusive interview 🇨🇦
'Canada's Drag Race' queen Hazel says elite diving was great prep - Outsports
Aidan Faminoff shared his coming-out story with Outsports in 2017. He says to "expect the unexpected" as Hazel hits screens this week.
www.outsports.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
👠 NEW: Eight years ago, college diver Aidan Faminoff shared his #comingout story with @outsports.com - one of the most read in the website’s history.
This week, as Hazel, he hits #CanadasDragRace! And all that elite sports experience is being put to good use…
Exclusive interview 🇨🇦
This week, as Hazel, he hits #CanadasDragRace! And all that elite sports experience is being put to good use…
Exclusive interview 🇨🇦
⚽️ In a derby match in the Spanish 4th division last weekend, UB Conquense’s Nacho Ruiz was targeted with gay slurs by opposition fans.
He’s also a male model with 20,000+ Instagram followers and is now using his platform to fight homophobia. 👏
For @outsports.com
#FvH2025 @footballvhomophobia.com
He’s also a male model with 20,000+ Instagram followers and is now using his platform to fight homophobia. 👏
For @outsports.com
#FvH2025 @footballvhomophobia.com
Soccer player who is male model calls out rival fans' gay slurs - Outsports
Nacho Ruiz, a semi-pro footballer in Spain, has hit back after being subjected to homophobic insults in a game against his team’s local rivals.
www.outsports.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
⚽️ In a derby match in the Spanish 4th division last weekend, UB Conquense’s Nacho Ruiz was targeted with gay slurs by opposition fans.
He’s also a male model with 20,000+ Instagram followers and is now using his platform to fight homophobia. 👏
For @outsports.com
#FvH2025 @footballvhomophobia.com
He’s also a male model with 20,000+ Instagram followers and is now using his platform to fight homophobia. 👏
For @outsports.com
#FvH2025 @footballvhomophobia.com
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🏆🩷⚫️ Football v Homophobia is thrilled to announce that the nominations window is now OPEN for the FvH Awards 2026!
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ This is the 7️⃣th edition of the only awards event of its kind that recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of the game…
#LGBTQfootball
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ This is the 7️⃣th edition of the only awards event of its kind that recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of the game…
#LGBTQfootball
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November 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
🏆🩷⚫️ Football v Homophobia is thrilled to announce that the nominations window is now OPEN for the FvH Awards 2026!
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ This is the 7️⃣th edition of the only awards event of its kind that recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of the game…
#LGBTQfootball
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ This is the 7️⃣th edition of the only awards event of its kind that recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels of the game…
#LGBTQfootball
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Pride House LA-WeHo lands $1 million. CEO says event will inspire LGBTQ people everywhere. - www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Pride House LA-WeHo lands $1 million. CEO says event will inspire LGBTQ people everywhere. - www.outsports.com/2025/11/14/2...
🏒 Give the fans what they want… gay hockey drama #HeatedRivalry gets sweaty ahead of this month’s series premiere
“It’s going to be talked about, and I’m sure that it’s going to get a lot of pushback too, and I’m fully prepared for any backlash it might get” - author Rachel Reid
For @outsports.com
“It’s going to be talked about, and I’m sure that it’s going to get a lot of pushback too, and I’m fully prepared for any backlash it might get” - author Rachel Reid
For @outsports.com
Gay hockey TV show Heated Rivalry drops hot shirtless poster - Outsports
The leads of anticipated TV series Heated Rivalry can be seen in a steamy clinch, and writer Rachel Reid is ready for what’s to come.
www.outsports.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🏒 Give the fans what they want… gay hockey drama #HeatedRivalry gets sweaty ahead of this month’s series premiere
“It’s going to be talked about, and I’m sure that it’s going to get a lot of pushback too, and I’m fully prepared for any backlash it might get” - author Rachel Reid
For @outsports.com
“It’s going to be talked about, and I’m sure that it’s going to get a lot of pushback too, and I’m fully prepared for any backlash it might get” - author Rachel Reid
For @outsports.com
🏳️⚧️ Showing support as #TransAwarenessWeek begins - check out Trans In The City’s initiative, #IStandWithTrans
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
November 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
🏳️⚧️ Showing support as #TransAwarenessWeek begins - check out Trans In The City’s initiative, #IStandWithTrans
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
Working in the LGBTQ sports space and amplifying our Football v Transphobia campaign has brought so many awesome trans and nonbinary folks into my life, for which I’m always grateful
NEW: #RainbowLaces is nowhere to be seen in football this month for the first time in more than a decade, but the PDC is continuing with its annual LGBTQ activation at the Grand Slam of Darts.
The ‘Out on the Oche’ group says homophobia in grassroots darts is “endemic”.
For @outsports.com
#GSOD
The ‘Out on the Oche’ group says homophobia in grassroots darts is “endemic”.
For @outsports.com
#GSOD
No Rainbow Laces this year, but PDC Darts shows LGBTQ support - Outsports
In a standout gesture, the Professional Darts Corporation is supporting its official LGBTQ group with rainbows at the Grand Slam of Darts.
www.outsports.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
NEW: #RainbowLaces is nowhere to be seen in football this month for the first time in more than a decade, but the PDC is continuing with its annual LGBTQ activation at the Grand Slam of Darts.
The ‘Out on the Oche’ group says homophobia in grassroots darts is “endemic”.
For @outsports.com
#GSOD
The ‘Out on the Oche’ group says homophobia in grassroots darts is “endemic”.
For @outsports.com
#GSOD
Sad news that North Carolina FC is folding. All players will leave, with Collin Martin among them.
He was also one of the only out gay footballers still contracted to a men’s pro team. In 2023, there were 6 out gay players in world soccer but representation is now fading.
For @outsports.com #LGBTQ
He was also one of the only out gay footballers still contracted to a men’s pro team. In 2023, there were 6 out gay players in world soccer but representation is now fading.
For @outsports.com #LGBTQ
Gay soccer pro Collin Martin to leave N. Carolina FC as team folds - Outsports
With its season now over, North Carolina FC will suspend operations, with trailblazing gay player Collin Martin among those impacted.
www.outsports.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Sad news that North Carolina FC is folding. All players will leave, with Collin Martin among them.
He was also one of the only out gay footballers still contracted to a men’s pro team. In 2023, there were 6 out gay players in world soccer but representation is now fading.
For @outsports.com #LGBTQ
He was also one of the only out gay footballers still contracted to a men’s pro team. In 2023, there were 6 out gay players in world soccer but representation is now fading.
For @outsports.com #LGBTQ
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🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ “Leftfooters F.C. decided to make today an opportunity to reiterate our support for Trans women’s right to play”
@leftfooters.bsky.social 👏
The club’s post on Instagram 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DQ2PYuiAPa...
#LGBTQfootball #LetThemPlay #LetTransWomenPlay #TransPeopleBelong #FvT2025
@leftfooters.bsky.social 👏
The club’s post on Instagram 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DQ2PYuiAPa...
#LGBTQfootball #LetThemPlay #LetTransWomenPlay #TransPeopleBelong #FvT2025
November 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🏳️🌈⚽️🏳️⚧️ “Leftfooters F.C. decided to make today an opportunity to reiterate our support for Trans women’s right to play”
@leftfooters.bsky.social 👏
The club’s post on Instagram 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DQ2PYuiAPa...
#LGBTQfootball #LetThemPlay #LetTransWomenPlay #TransPeopleBelong #FvT2025
@leftfooters.bsky.social 👏
The club’s post on Instagram 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DQ2PYuiAPa...
#LGBTQfootball #LetThemPlay #LetTransWomenPlay #TransPeopleBelong #FvT2025
NEW: When I read how the disapproval of Mary Earps’ parents towards LGBTQ relationships caused her paranoia and fear, it resonated with me.
The game should consider her story from a queer perspective, at a time when women’s football has previously celebrated #RainbowLaces.
For @sportsmedialgbt.com
The game should consider her story from a queer perspective, at a time when women’s football has previously celebrated #RainbowLaces.
For @sportsmedialgbt.com
Mary Earps' complicated coming out story is a timely LGBTQ reminder for football
The Lionesses legend has spoken publicly for the first time about her love for her girlfriend; in her autobiography ‘All In’, Earps mentions moments of paranoia and parental disapproval; while the wom...
sportsmedialgbt.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
NEW: When I read how the disapproval of Mary Earps’ parents towards LGBTQ relationships caused her paranoia and fear, it resonated with me.
The game should consider her story from a queer perspective, at a time when women’s football has previously celebrated #RainbowLaces.
For @sportsmedialgbt.com
The game should consider her story from a queer perspective, at a time when women’s football has previously celebrated #RainbowLaces.
For @sportsmedialgbt.com
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I was at the Spurs v Chelsea match a week ago
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
The prospect of a three-year ban is a strong deterrent from Man Utd for fans using discriminatory language, including on social media.
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Man Utd fan gets 3-year ban after homophobic post about Chelsea - Outsports
A supporter of the Premier League club says he’s been handed a three-year suspension for a discriminatory social media post.
www.outsports.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I was at the Spurs v Chelsea match a week ago
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
Two Spurs fans near me used that homophobic slur
I called them out - not an easy or safe thing to do, especially as a woman in that environment
But once I did, others turned and stared them down
They went quiet after that
Speaking up matters
The prospect of a three-year ban is a strong deterrent from Man Utd for fans using discriminatory language, including on social media.
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Man Utd fan gets 3-year ban after homophobic post about Chelsea - Outsports
A supporter of the Premier League club says he’s been handed a three-year suspension for a discriminatory social media post.
www.outsports.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The prospect of a three-year ban is a strong deterrent from Man Utd for fans using discriminatory language, including on social media.
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
Importantly, there’s also an appeals process, and the club’s #LGBTQ supporters group calls for education.
For @outsports.com
@footballvhomophobia.com #FvH2025
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We’re at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, for the @lgbthm.bsky.social 2026 theme launch… which is… 🥁… ‘Science and Innovation’ 🧫🏳️🌈🧪🏳️⚧️🧬!
#LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM26
#LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM26
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We’re at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, for the @lgbthm.bsky.social 2026 theme launch… which is… 🥁… ‘Science and Innovation’ 🧫🏳️🌈🧪🏳️⚧️🧬!
#LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM26
#LGBTplusHM #LGBTplusHM26
NEW: 12 clubs in the #GFSN, the world’s only national LGBTQ football league, will play on Sunday at St George’s Park, home of the England teams.
For chair Paul Williams, it’s a chance to showcase the GFSN and show trans solidarity, while on FA turf.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com
For chair Paul Williams, it’s a chance to showcase the GFSN and show trans solidarity, while on FA turf.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com
12 LGBTQ clubs to show trans solidarity at home of England teams - Outsports
Paul Williams, chair of GFSN — the world’s only national LGBTQ soccer league — speaks to Outsports ahead of a special matchday hosted by the English FA.
www.outsports.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
NEW: 12 clubs in the #GFSN, the world’s only national LGBTQ football league, will play on Sunday at St George’s Park, home of the England teams.
For chair Paul Williams, it’s a chance to showcase the GFSN and show trans solidarity, while on FA turf.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com
For chair Paul Williams, it’s a chance to showcase the GFSN and show trans solidarity, while on FA turf.
For @outsports.com
@sportsmedialgbt.com
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Gay politician keeps cheering on his Olympian fiancé after huge election win - www.outsports.com/2025/11/4/24...
November 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Gay politician keeps cheering on his Olympian fiancé after huge election win - www.outsports.com/2025/11/4/24...
🏉 Reece Walsh’s response to a homophobic slur directed at him by an England fan during Saturday’s second Test is earning plaudits for the Kangaroos star.
For @outsports.com
For @outsports.com
Reece Walsh clapback to gay slur and nail jibes is fair dinkum - Outsports
Australia’s Reece Walsh is being praised for his reaction to a fan’s homophobic insult during the series-clinching Test win over England.
www.outsports.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🏉 Reece Walsh’s response to a homophobic slur directed at him by an England fan during Saturday’s second Test is earning plaudits for the Kangaroos star.
For @outsports.com
For @outsports.com
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🚨 BREAKING: Perth, Australia, has won the bid to host the 13th edition of the Gay Games in 2030, ahead of Denver, USA.
It’s the second time Australia will have hosted the #GayGames after Sydney 2002.
Article via @outinperth.bsky.social
#LGBTQ #sports #PerthGayGames2030
It’s the second time Australia will have hosted the #GayGames after Sydney 2002.
Article via @outinperth.bsky.social
#LGBTQ #sports #PerthGayGames2030
Perth wins the 2030 Gay Games, an event that will bring thousands to our city
Perth has won the 2030 Gay Games, an event that is set to bring thousands of people to city to participate in sport, cultural and community events. The announcement was made in Valencia Spain, the cit...
www.outinperth.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Perth, Australia, has won the bid to host the 13th edition of the Gay Games in 2030, ahead of Denver, USA.
It’s the second time Australia will have hosted the #GayGames after Sydney 2002.
Article via @outinperth.bsky.social
#LGBTQ #sports #PerthGayGames2030
It’s the second time Australia will have hosted the #GayGames after Sydney 2002.
Article via @outinperth.bsky.social
#LGBTQ #sports #PerthGayGames2030
NEW: From last place at the Olympics to World Championship gold, #TeamUSA rower Teal Cohen has had a title-winning, turnaround 12 months.
We chatted for @outsports.com about her Shanghai success, confidence, being an #LGBTQ role model, and the push to LA 2028.
#rowing
We chatted for @outsports.com about her Shanghai success, confidence, being an #LGBTQ role model, and the push to LA 2028.
#rowing
Team USA rower Teal Cohen is world champion and gay role model - Outsports
Teal Cohen talks to Outsports about her gold medal success at World Championships as an out gay rower, and LA28 Olympics.
www.outsports.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
NEW: From last place at the Olympics to World Championship gold, #TeamUSA rower Teal Cohen has had a title-winning, turnaround 12 months.
We chatted for @outsports.com about her Shanghai success, confidence, being an #LGBTQ role model, and the push to LA 2028.
#rowing
We chatted for @outsports.com about her Shanghai success, confidence, being an #LGBTQ role model, and the push to LA 2028.
#rowing
The #MLSCupPlayoffs are here - I spoke to the league's creative director Roman King, who's putting the pizzazz into the postseason.
Previously at the WNBA, he's just been named on
@outsports.com's #Rising50 of influential #LGBTQ people, part of our #Power100.
#MLS @sportsmedialgbt.com
Previously at the WNBA, he's just been named on
@outsports.com's #Rising50 of influential #LGBTQ people, part of our #Power100.
#MLS @sportsmedialgbt.com
Gay sports visionary goes from West Virginia to WNBA and MLS - Outsports
Roman King, named on the Rising 50 of Outsports’ Power 100, believes “the game is changing” for LGBTQ sports fans like him.
www.outsports.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The #MLSCupPlayoffs are here - I spoke to the league's creative director Roman King, who's putting the pizzazz into the postseason.
Previously at the WNBA, he's just been named on
@outsports.com's #Rising50 of influential #LGBTQ people, part of our #Power100.
#MLS @sportsmedialgbt.com
Previously at the WNBA, he's just been named on
@outsports.com's #Rising50 of influential #LGBTQ people, part of our #Power100.
#MLS @sportsmedialgbt.com
🏉 As crowdfunding begins for a new film about his remarkable life, Ian Roberts spoke to me for @outsports.com.
From #comingout as gay in pro rugby league in the 90s, through so much light and darkness, he’s truly an #LGBTQHistoryMonth icon.
From #comingout as gay in pro rugby league in the 90s, through so much light and darkness, he’s truly an #LGBTQHistoryMonth icon.
'Being gay is my superpower,' says out rugby legend Ian Roberts - Outsports
Ian Roberts made LGBTQ history 30 years ago, coming out as gay in pro rugby league. He talks to Outsports about his documentary crowdfunder.
www.outsports.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🏉 As crowdfunding begins for a new film about his remarkable life, Ian Roberts spoke to me for @outsports.com.
From #comingout as gay in pro rugby league in the 90s, through so much light and darkness, he’s truly an #LGBTQHistoryMonth icon.
From #comingout as gay in pro rugby league in the 90s, through so much light and darkness, he’s truly an #LGBTQHistoryMonth icon.
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After going through 500+ comments on Facebook under two good news stories for the LGBTQ+ community, I’d had enough. It’s time that more news organisations call out these “debates” for what they are: hate. I was angry when I did so, but I wrote this
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/enough-...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/enough-...
Enough is enough when it comes to hateful comments
Reporter Andrew Henderson gives his take on the trend of social media comments turning abusive under LGBTQ+ articles.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
After going through 500+ comments on Facebook under two good news stories for the LGBTQ+ community, I’d had enough. It’s time that more news organisations call out these “debates” for what they are: hate. I was angry when I did so, but I wrote this
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/enough-...
www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/enough-...
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Outsports won an Emmy Award for our amazing docuseries about LGBTQ USA Women's Basketball Team players. @glaad.bsky.social
www.outsports.com/2025/10/20/2...
www.outsports.com/2025/10/20/2...
Outsports wins an Emmy Award - Outsports
Outsports' short-form series 'Ballin' Out,' featuring LGBTQ Team USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball players, won an Emmy Award.
www.outsports.com
October 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Outsports won an Emmy Award for our amazing docuseries about LGBTQ USA Women's Basketball Team players. @glaad.bsky.social
www.outsports.com/2025/10/20/2...
www.outsports.com/2025/10/20/2...