Power

Retiring tennis player James Blake speaks out against Russia

Russian participants at US Open plead ignorance or decline comment about anti-gay law

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Russian hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk supports country’s anti-gay law

Canadian and US players speak about inclusion, voice opposition to legislation

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

Sochi 2014: The Smith and Carlos cue

Let the gayest Games begin

By Natasha Barsotti

Toronto Diary

Rob Ford vs Hulk Hogan: The battle that no one wins

By Jeremy Feist

Power

Russia assures IOC it welcomes all athletes regardless of sexual orientation

Fate of athletes and spectators who protest at Sochi Games still unclear

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Denmark: Thousands march against Russia’s anti-gay laws

‘To Russia with Love’ protesters submitted signatures to Russian embassy

By Natasha Barsotti

Travel

Calgary

Cowboys, mountains — and Pride celebrations Aug 23–Sept 2

By Rob Salerno

Toronto Diary

Stone Cold Steve Austin comes out in support of gay marriage, Darren Young

By Jeremy Feist

Power

Russian pole vaulter attempts to clarify inflammatory comments

Gay activist Nikolai Alexeyev urges international athletes to speak up at Sochi

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

More athletes, current and retired, weigh in on Sochi Olympics controversy

Pride House International launches same-sex hand-holding campaign in response to choice of Russia as host

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

WWE wrestler Darren Young comes out

I’m gay, says Young, and ‘I’m happy, very happy’

By Xtra Editor

Ottawa

Drag Ball board game brings Drag Race-style competition to the living room

By Bradley Turcotte

Power

NFL quarterback: Now is “window” for gay player to come out

“I am a Christian, but to each his own”: Robert Griffin III

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

In a first, US athlete criticizes anti-gay law on Russian soil at athletics championships

Nick Symmonds dedicates silver medal to gay and lesbian friends

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

Come out for some rugby

Ottawa Wolves get into the Pride spirit

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

IOC and now FIFA want Russia to clarify anti-gay law

Russia’s World Cup head defends measure ahead of 2018 tournament

By Natasha Barsotti

Sports

Brendon Ayanbadejo goes nude for marriage equality

You Can Play, even in Sochi

Retiring tennis player James Blake speaks out against Russia

Russian hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk supports country’s anti-gay law

Sochi 2014: The Smith and Carlos cue

Rob Ford vs Hulk Hogan: The battle that no one wins

Russia assures IOC it welcomes all athletes regardless of sexual orientation

Denmark: Thousands march against Russia’s anti-gay laws

Calgary

Stone Cold Steve Austin comes out in support of gay marriage, Darren Young

Russian pole vaulter attempts to clarify inflammatory comments

More athletes, current and retired, weigh in on Sochi Olympics controversy

WWE wrestler Darren Young comes out

Drag Ball board game brings Drag Race-style competition to the living room

NFL quarterback: Now is “window” for gay player to come out

In a first, US athlete criticizes anti-gay law on Russian soil at athletics championships

Come out for some rugby

IOC and now FIFA want Russia to clarify anti-gay law