Journalist, editor, consultant: @Outsports @SportsMediaLGBT @FvHtweets 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ | 📧 jon@sportsmedialgbt.com | @SportSJA @TheOfficialFWA (he/him)
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A tweet from a prominent Qatari journalist and columnist who works for Al Jazeera and has 57,000+ followers on a verified account.
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England legend Anita Asante has publicly dedicated her ‘Game Changer’ award at the Women’s Football Awards to trans people. 👏
She says: “Now is not the time to be silent. I call on my fellow sports professionals to speak up in support.”
For @outsports
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Wow, Nancy vs Le Mans in Ligue 2 was stopped by the ref due to homophobic chanting 👏
“After a first request over the PA system to stop these songs, without success, the match referee, Mehdi Mokhtari, decided to stop the game for a few moments. The match resumed soon after.”
For first ever time in France, following new guidelines to tackle all discrimination, a match was stopped by the referee tonight, due to homophobic abuse. Players appealed to fans to stop. FYI @jonboy79. eurosport.fr/football/ligue-…
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Terribly sad to read about Lizzie Lowe, and hugely disappointing that after @stjamesemmanuel’s embrace of LGBT inclusion following her death, “25 members of the congregation left the church in protest”. Perspective brings love. Story via @MENnewsdesk 🌈
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“The claim that anyone can rise to the top if they work hard enough reflects an ideology... that those at the top are the most talented, brightest, hardest working; those at the bottom are lazy, feckless & stupid. It is a convenient means to rationalise & justify inequality.” 👏
Britain’s national press is rigged in favour of the privileged, is almost entirely owned by right wing oligarchs, and demonises minorities. These are the facts. medium.com/p/4aea67ed3855?so…
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Curious as to why BBC News isn’t also reporting this story, at the time of writing? I can’t find it on their app or website.
‘The group arrived in the UK following interventions by the foreign secretary, along with the support of organisations, Rainbow Railroad and Stonewall.’
First group of LGBT+ Afghans helped by UK government to leave Afghanistan arrive in Britain news.sky.com/story/first-gro…
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Guess Southgate thought it was just a handful of LGBTQ England fans who were prepared to show their disappointment in Henderson (and in the manager for selecting him), which would’ve felt easy to brush off. Turns out a lot of other supporters don’t buy the ‘explanations’ either.
"I really don't UNDERSTAND it!"😡
Gareth Southgate clearly not happy with England fans booing Jordan Henderson when the midfielder was substituted in England's 1-0 win against Australia!
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An #NFL lineman, suicidal & exhausted by having to hide every day. Pls read Ryan O'Callaghan's story in @outsports: outsports.com/2017/6/20/1583…
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Anti-LGBT bullying is particularly damaging to young people, even if they don’t identify as LGBT. For those who do, at a vulnerable stage in life, fearing that friends, family and society may not be accepting... it’s awful those individuals may think they have no one to turn to.
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“Suicide is the single biggest killer of men aged 45 and under in the UK and, every day, 12 men on average take their own lives.”
A really important and powerful article for #InternationalMensDay
#ChangeThePicture @theCALMzone @tashahinde
12 men reveal the mental health struggles behind their 'manly' photos huffp.st/pfLR9JL #ChangeThePicture
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The Supreme Court of India, population 1.3 billion, has begun a review of the country’s anti-gay law (decriminalisation in 2009, but was reintroduced in 2013).
#Section377 dates from 1861 and was enacted by the British Raj.
Freedom to love for LGB people in India 🇮🇳🏳️🌈✊
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straight dude on sexuality: do what you like, I don’t care, it’s 2019
* bi man when asked says he’s bi *
straight dude writes comment: woooah why are you disclosing this, we don’t need to know, yawn, etc
(and 👏 to @ladyhaja for the article)
Love Island’s Curtis is proof that, in 2019, it’s still hard for men to come out as bisexual theguardian.com/society/shor…
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A lovely little quirk about the EFL at the moment is that Morecambe are top of League Two after five games - BUT with a negative goal difference 🤯
Must be super rare. Four wins by a one-goal margin and a 5-0 shoeing by second-placed Cambridge.
@SkySportsStatto
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Nicky, like so many others, I’ve been fond of your work for years. I’m thrilled for you and look forward to the many bylines to come. I run a network group called @SportsMediaLGBT - we’ve been going since 2017, and we’re well supported by allies. All of us here to welcome you 👍
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“It’s not a debate, whether Donald Trump is racist or not. Gay marriage is not a debate. And the media needs to stop claiming it is” - @EllenPage
Interview by @EvaWiseman for @ObsMagazine #recommended
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#DragRaceUK hit every note tonight. The reading, the workroom chat, runway looks, Frock Destroyers... and then that closing shot 😲📸
Take all the BAFTAs @dragraceukbbc
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As a G, I am with the L, B, T, & +, in a proven alliance that’s stayed strong through decades of discrimination.
An LGBT+ alliance that won historic civil rights, that faced the HIV crisis together, that changed the world with #Pride 🏳️🌈.
Accept no substitutes. Accept everyone.
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Sorry for sharing, but when you somehow get a Wordle in two…
#Wordle231 2/6*
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Chris and I went for dinner at The Shard last Tuesday for my birthday. We came away with an extra reason to celebrate at my party a few days later... 💍💕 ... thanks for saying ‘yes’ - the perfect present! 🎁
📸 instagram.com/p/B3c6ZPYl5zX/
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Can't underestimate the impact of an active senior men's international footballer who's gay sharing his truth publicly - a first - but it's the power of Jakub Jankto's words and how he's using social media that really stands out. Because no one should have to hide. Bravo, Jakub.
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🚨 BREAKING: Justin Fashanu, Britain's first and only out gay male professional footballer, to be posthumously inducted into @FootballMuseum’s Hall of Fame later this week. 👏⚽️🏳️🌈 #FvH2020 #RainbowLaces
@proudcanaries @TJFFOUNDATION
Via @SkySportsNews
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We know you want to beat Mo Farah but this kind of gesture is far from classy, Paul Chelimo. #motime #london2017
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I'm really excited to be joining @outsports, a website and community that's been so important to me. Thank you to @CydZeigler & @JimBuzinski for their mentorship and for the opportunity, and to the whole editorial team. Pls send me #LGBTQ+ sports stories!
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Saying my Sky farewells - feel lucky to have made so many friends and had such rewarding experiences (some memories pictured!) A big #LifeAtSky thank you to all esp. my @SkySports team & #LGBT+/@Sky 🌈 family 🙏
Time for a breather, growing @SportsMediaLGBT, & new challenges 🙂
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64 of the 195 publicly out LGBTQ athletes at these Olympics are going home with a medal.
If #TeamLGBTQ were a nation, they would be 7th on the Paris 2024 medal count table, and 6th on the traditional gold-silver-bronze table.
More on @outsports
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The state of some of the quote tweets on this, just for fans voicing a concern with club employees in mind. Such is the global village of football Twitter… it’s why we need to actively support each other, LGBTQ+ and allies. Power to you, Rainbow Devils, #AllRedAllEqual. ⚽️🌈
Rainbow Devils believe any bidder seeking to buy Manchester United must commit to making football a sport for everyone, including LGBTQ+ supporters, players and staff. 1/2
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“Manahel al-Otaibi’s social media accounts portrayed her as a young and progressive woman who loves fitness, art, yoga, travel, while also promoting women’s rights.”
Sentenced to 11 years in jail by government of Saudi Arabia, new home of the #WTAFinals
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NEW: Ciro Immobile’s guest judge appearance on #DragRaceItalia sends “a message of freedom” at a time when LGBTQ rights in Italy are coming under greater threat.
For @outsports, a look at the werk room chat and the queens’ recent outing to Inter-Bologna.
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So sad to read about Jamel Myles in Denver: bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-cana…
In @DitchtheLabel’s Bullying Survey 2018, 1 in 5 of the 9000+ UK 12-20yos surveyed had experienced bullying.
17% of all those surveyed gave an answer other than ‘straight’ as their sexuality.
More stats ⬇️
The current climate of bullying in the United Kingdom has been revealed, with thousands of fresh insights freely available in The Annual Bullying Survey 2018. Download the report now: ditchthelabel.org/research-p…
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“The fact that no country in the world has ever done this should give us pause. We will look foolish and oppressive.” - Rod Attride-Stirling, a lawyer who worked on Bermuda’s same-sex marriage bill. Which they just rolled back. 🤦♂️ pinknews.co.uk/2018/02/07/be…
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My life is undoubtedly better for working with Stonewall, meeting wonderful fellow LGBTQ+ people & allies via the charity, learning about their journeys and the challenges we face at home and globally, and wanting a world in which everyone is free to be. #IStandWithStonewall 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Looks like we're trending today Twitter 👀
You might've seen a podcast about our work today. We make 👏 no 👏 apology 👏 for working towards a better world for LGBTQ+ people.
In fact, we’d love to tell you more about our work in the thread below:
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Really love this - Matty Lee on Insta, sharing the photo of him and Tom Daley from 2009 📸
Tom was 15, Matty was 10.. and now 12 years later, they’re best mates and Olympic champions 🥇🥇! #Tokyo2020 #TeamGB
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I sincerely hope that on this 30th anniversary of Justin Fashanu’s #comingout, those working in media - news and sports - pause to reflect on the reporting of #LGBT+ stories and the sensitivity that’s needed to present these well.
By me for @SportSJA 👉 sportsjournalists.co.uk/cour…
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Huge day of sport in UK on Saturday, but our most-read news story on digital was @SonyaDevilleWWE’s #RainbowLaces inspired interview with @SkySportsWWE. 🙌
Thank you Sonya for sharing your truth with us and for empowering so many #LGBT people. 🙏🌈
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Long overdue but a very welcome step
‘Anyone with a conviction or caution for consensual gay sexual activity under historical laws will be able to apply for it to be wiped from their criminal record under changes to be announced today.’
@mcashmanCBE 👏🏳️🌈
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A #RainbowLaces Day reflection - this time 7 years ago, I was tentatively stepping out of the closet but wouldn’t have felt confident to have 🌈 on my shoes. That same week, @TomDaley1994 shared his famous YouTube video. Now in 2020, the whole of sport shows support. #BeTrue 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Three years ago today, I launched @SportsMediaLGBT 🎈🏳️🌈...
In that time, we’ve held events (in person and virtual!); produced resources; campaigned and consulted; and most importantly, helped grow our community of #LGBT+ people and allies in sport. Thanks for all the support! 🙏
New on Twitter today - an account for the network group I’ve been setting up in recent months. Website up & running too. 🌈💻 More info:
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2017, and evidence here that for some, the idea of men being gay in football is still sensational, hilarious or shameful. Michy, you have LGBT fans, you can do better. 🌈
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A reminder that Saudi Arabia has already executed at least 100 people this year, having executed 196 people in 2022.
👉 amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2… (via @amnesty)
‘In July, Mohammad al-Ghamdi was sentenced to death solely for tweets in which he criticized the Saudi authorities.’
Jordan Henderson makes passionate defence of Saudi Arabia bid to host 'special' World Cup | @johncrossmirror
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Friday's Ligue 2 clash between Nancy and Le Mans was temporarily halted after repeated homophobic chanting from home supporters at Stade Marcel Picot.
Our report on @SkyFootball
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Gareth, it was a pleasure and privilege to meet you in Cardiff last year and chat with one of my sporting heroes. Thank you for helping to break the stigma around HIV. Respect and strength. 💪 #CantPassItOn
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🏟 Around the grounds for #RainbowLaces 🌈 on @SkySports
Great to see so much support for the campaign - more to come in midweek fixtures 🙌
👀 👉 skysports.com/football/story…
Here for any and all of your stories that help to make sport everyone’s game… 🙏 #LGBTQ @SportsMediaLGBT
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🌈 I’m celebrating #RainbowLacesDay and all the amazing #LGBTQ+ people & allies in sport that I’ve been fortunate to connect with down the years through the @stonewalluk campaign 🙌
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Proud to lace up & speak up every day - it’s more important than ever that we keep it up. /1
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Growing up gay in Toulouse FC’s academy, Ouissem Belgacem was stalked by shame. Now the former footballer’s book has the whole of France talking.
I spoke to him for @SkySports about fighting homophobia and finding #Pride, in his first UK interview.
👉 skysports.com/football/story…
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11 years to go til the Saudi World Cup. 11 years of trying to talk constructively about global warming, human rights abuses, capital punishment, migrant workers and the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ people, and then to be told by the people with influence to “focus on the football”.
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For 'one' and 'all' - unity is written into the Stonewall name, as this Times reader notes in his letter. In solidarity with @stonewalluk - past, present, future 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
👉 archive.is/bQJ6Y
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🏟🏳️🌈 Want to show support on social media during Germany v Hungary? Use this brilliant graphic created by @FvHtweets’ @JenWattsDesign 👏👏👏
⚽️ The real #EqualGame is solidarity with #LGBT+ people facing discrimination in #HUN and around the world.
#GERHUN #Euro2020 #GER
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🏒 #PWHL fans’ fave Carly Jackson talks through the messages on her Pride Night custom jumpsuit, worn before her stunning debut last week.
“I want to let people know what it meant...”
An @outsports exclusive! Thanks @tuffmustard @PWHL_Toronto 🙏 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Now there’s a front page to make you proud 🥇🇬🇧🏳️🌈
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Everton's Tom Davies was born on the day England lost on penalties to Argentina at the 1998 World Cup. Stop making me feel so old, football.
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Are you a digital / social team player who’s passionate about sport? The @SkySports doors are opening a little wider - get your foot in! Would strongly encourage those from under-represented groups, eg #LGBT+, to apply
👉 careers.sky.com/job/12922620…
(📸 hand model @MissBelaShah 💅)
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‘Chelsea rent boys’ is a homophobic chant. Using ‘rent boy’ as a slur to insult someone is discriminatory, full stop, on and off the pitch.
#LGBTQ+ people & allies have explained this for many years, alongside equality organisations working across football. #FvH2021 #CALLITOUT
Lots of replies asking why ‘rent boys’ is homophobic, so here’s context for anyone *genuinely* unsure.
The chant originates from the 1980s when a Chelsea Headhunter was allegedly found with a male sex worker and is intended as an insult to suggest all Chelsea fans are gay. (1/3)
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It was an honour to be invited via friends at @stonewalluk to attend the annual #Pride reception at 10 Downing St. I submitted a letter to raise key concerns around trans inclusion & participation in sports, and highlight @SportsMediaLGBT’s survey results on #LGBT inclusion. 🏳️🌈
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Really happy for Jake - a hugely positive personal story and courageous of him to share it publicly #AuthenticMe
Blackpool’s Jake Daniels talks about being the UK's first male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay since Justin Fashanu
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Have to say I think this is absolutely awesome... love @mPinoe’s words here, and @CaseyShort3 has the name of 49ers coach and a hero of mine, @KatieSowers, on her shirt. 🙌 #USWNT #SheBelievesCup ⚽️
Hope the #Lionesses players get to do this at some point (maybe @England too!)
You might have noticed USWNT wearing names of inspirational women from JK Rowling to Maya Angelou on their shirts tonight. All have had to write about why they've selected who they did. Love this from Rapinoe
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Jordan Henderson’s cashgrab move to Saudi Arabia has ultimately cost him an England squad place at Euro 2024.
This is one of the “knock-ons and repercussions” that LGBTQ+ fans foresaw but it’s not the most important one, as I wrote for @outsports.
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However you look at it, Tom Daley and Matty Lee winning 🥇🥇 for #TeamGB is an incredible #Olympics story.
For #LGBTQ+ people in particular, Tom’s achievement has so much impact. I know it does for me. And I love how he uses his platform to speak out
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Super proud to be marching with the @stonewalluk fam today! Thanks for the invite folks #PrideInLondon #AllOurPride #TakePride
@Nancy_M_K @LizMaryWard @Erinium @robbieds 🙏
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When I started my career, being #LGBT+ in sport / #sportsmedia was either a punchline to a bad joke or something to be bullied over. #RainbowLaces 🌈 has helped change that, and it’s still helping now. Proud to play my part - why I #StandForStonewall 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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I've written to @10DowningStreet today. Less than a year ago, Charlie and I were among the guests at the annual #PrideMonth reception - it was a day of respect and recognition. We must not go back to a time of mistrust and fear. #NotInMyName #TransRights @trussliz @BorisJohnson
It blows my mind that @10DowningStreet & @trussliz want new rules preventing trans women from using single sex spaces like toilets 🤯
Will I have to use the men’s room ? 😳
100% discrimination @BorisJohnson, please think how backwards this is 😪
#NotInMyName #TransLivesMatter
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Chilling to hear how the entrenched homophobic culture of football added an extra layer of protection to paedophile coaches - jokes made, rumours laughed off - because to be gay or thought to be gay meant outright mockery. It’s why education is so vital.
#FootballsDarkestSecret
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On this day in 2017, we had the very first meeting of what later became @SportsMediaLGBT 🏳️🌈 - turned out to be a worthwhile get-together! Thanks to everyone who was there from the start and who’s helped us along the way. 🙏 #LGBT #sports
Looking into possibility of setting up network for sports media types who are LGBT+. Explainer ⬇️. DMs open. Input from allies encouraged.
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Proud to sign this letter alongside many others in football who have stories to tell. LGBTQ+ experiences in the sport we love are diverse and can be difficult, but there is also a great sense of community - and that is what we are demonstrating today. ⚽️🏳️🌈
🚨 Over 100 individuals and 60+ organisations connected to #LGBTQ+ inclusion in #football have responded to recent media coverage about gay and bi male professional footballers, in an open letter. ⚽️🏳️🌈
Please share widely 🙏
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Really honoured and humbled to be in this category 🙏. Big thank you to everyone who’s supported me (LOOONG list, but especially @lordchibbins 👨❤️👨), @SportsMediaLGBT and the #RainbowLaces work we’ve done at @SkySports 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Jon Holmes is a Sky Sports Editor, and now also a ⚡ @JustEatUK Outstanding Contribution to LGBT+ Life ⚡ nominee!
Congrats Jon 💕
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The thought of #comingout once filled me with dread. Falling in love unlocked the closet. So many #LGBT+ people can’t talk about that part of who they are. If you can, #NationalComingOutDay is a happy day.
Thanks @FIFAcom for this on me & @SportsMediaLGBT
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Great little Vine clip here of Phil Jones' chronic penalty hitting bloke in the face #MUFC RT @cosmicbaggy vine.co/v/MBJMD2DOwj2
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🆕 ‘A player aimed a homophobic slur at me - we need #PrideGames’
When the #EIHL held a Pride Weekend, @ZachSully11 shared for the first time that he’s bisexual. 🏒🏳️🌈
I got his take on new research about ‘pride games’, for @SkySports #RainbowLaces
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⚽️ Humble speech by Conor Coady as he collects the Football Ally award at the #BritishLGBTAwards - strong supporter of #RainbowLaces 🌈 and open to questions about #LGBT+ inclusion in the game 👍. And as he rightly says: “We all have work to do” @BritLGBTAwards @Prideofmolineux
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We’re recruiting for a Multi Sports Digital Journalist at @SkySports. Are you a great writer / live blogger / visual storyteller who’s confident courtside, pitchside or behind the oche? Apply today! #lifeatsky #workforsky #sportsmedia #journalismjobs
👉 careers.sky.com/job/9902993/…
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NEW: Nashville SC’s Patrick Yazbek was banned for using the anti-gay f-word on his MLS debut, @outsports has learned.
The MLS Anti-Discrimination Policy means few details are released about such cases, leading to conjecture and misinformation.
#EveryoneN
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The article about @ZanderMurray's impending retirement was top-10 trending on BBC News today.
When he hangs up his boots, the percentage of out gay male pro footballers globally will be 0.004%.
For @outsports, I spoke to Zander about his future plans.
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NEW: “Life is ridiculously better” for @ZanderMurray since he came out publicly as gay last September.
Ahead of his appearance at @FootballPrideUK in Manchester on Friday, we chatted for @outsports about the fulfilment he gets from changing the game.
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📺 Tonight, 10.45pm, TNT Sports 1 - watch ‘@Rylan: Football, Homophobia and Me’ - a powerful and well-pitched documentary
Couple of bits from me in there, representing @SportsMediaLGBT
✍️ for @OutAndOutFball 👉 outandout.football/p/rylans-…
Thanks to @BUZZ16 team 🙏 #FvH2024
ALT Jon and Rylan at filming of ‘Rylan: Football, Homophobia and Me’
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This is our 5th #RainbowLaces activation at @SkySports as #TeamPride members - & this video showcases some of what we've done! Feat. @FoxesPride @StonewallFC @WBALGBT @MattMorton16 @MVSRUFC @roverandout + more (made by my very talented colleague Martin 🙏)
Sky Sports News
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Overjoyed for any #LGBTQ+ person who finds their way to feeling comfortable about who they are, particularly in men’s sports where it’s so challenging. Well done and thank you for sharing your truth Josh - looking forward to seeing you rise! ⚽️🏳️🌈🇦🇺 @SportsMediaLGBT #RainbowLaces
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Big decade. Started with no real sense of direction in life, struggled with my sexuality, and was losing my hair. Ended with some self-confidence at last, my fiancé who’s the love of my life and my best friend, and even less hair 🧢 #2009vs2019
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Disappointed to see fan websites etc - one with nearly 2m followers - publishing stories to clickbait off a trending Twitter rumour and meme that’s fuelling transphobia. It’s the Football v Transphobia Week of Action and we can all play our part. #FvT2021 #TransFootyAlly
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Few clubs make you feel as welcome as Charlton - they’re bastions of inclusion and I’m so grateful for #cafc support for @SportsMediaLGBT, our #RainbowLaces coverage on @SkySports, and for their friendship.
It’s absolutely vital that we #SaveCAFC ⚽️🏳️🌈🙏
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Both Friday’s 50th anniversary protest and Saturday’s #PrideInLondon were incredible community get-togethers and statements of solidarity… until we’re all free and equal to love and to be loved, we keep marching together
#TakePride #Pride2022 #AllOurPride #RainbowLaces 🌈
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I've written about Jake Daniels' composure on and off the field - his goal at Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup is well worth a look - and his courage, for @SportsMediaLGBT
Thank you @SkySports_Tim for your professionalism in helping Jake share his story 🙏⚽️🏳️🌈
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“To help other BAME LGBT+ Muslims, we need more visible role models from similar cultural backgrounds” - @HafsaQureshi16, @MoJGovUK
@stonewalluk’s #StonewallTop100 Bi Role Model of the Year 🌈 writes for @SkyNews 👏
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A number of male football fans reacted to this week's Kerr-Mewis baby news with abuse.
On and around #InternationalMensDay, it would have helped if even just one men's pro player called out the hate or congratulated the couple.
But no.
For @outsports
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Great to now see story up on BBC News 👍
“Officials explained that the UK foreign secretary… Stonewall and Rainbow Railroad intervened to help the first 29 people. More members of Afghanistan's LGBT community are expected to leave in the coming months.”
bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-59…
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🏉 It’s one of the most memorable #RainbowLaces 🌈 moments ever - when @WillGreenwood, @RugbyBenCohen & @Nigelrefowens joined @bisonsrfc and @OutlawsRFC for an @IGRugby match at @cliftonrugby, organised by @AvivaUK. 🙌
But what made it so special? 🤔 /1
Will Greenwood
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🥌 Delighted for @BruceMouat & @TeamMouat 👏
Bruce told my @SkySportsNews colleague Geraint Hughes pre-Games that a medal was the aim & that’s what the team has done 👉 skysports.com/more-sports/wi…
(and our boy did it in #RainbowLaces 🌈 - now go for gold, lads!) #TeamGB #TeamLGBTQ
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“No one should ever feel unsafe at work or be worried about being themselves. But this isn’t the experience for some #LGBT people, and it’s why LGBT inclusion at work is still so crucial” - @stonewalluk’s @happyecologist for @CityAM #StonewallTop100 🌈
cityam.com/271881/workplaces…
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It’s 10 years ago this month that I began #comingout to people in my life. I had the best reason to do so - I’d fallen in love - but being in the closet for years left me with a lot of regrets and baggage. A lot of reasons for that, sport being a big one. /1
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"Changing your laces is a simple thing, but it represents so much" - @TheYarnold talks to @SkySportsNews about wearing #RainbowLaces as an #LGBT ally at #PyeongChang2018. Watch the full #SSN report, including news of the #PrideHouse at the #WinterOlympics: skysports.tv/Gyfd0J
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A shout about @LadyBirdMovie - flutters beautifully between the happiness and heartache that is ‘coming of age’, and feels both original and relevant to have women of all ages in control of the story - on screen and off. #LadyBird 🐞
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A very special #RainbowLaces 🌈 story on @SportswomenSky today, as @markmcadamtv spends matchday with @PalaceLadiesFC team-mates, fiancées and soon-to-be parents, Nikita Whinnett and Megen Lynch. ⚽️
Watch at 11.30am on @SkySportsNews 📺👀 available later On Demand
#sportswomen
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As @mirrormeths writes at the end of this great feature interview, @WillBayleytt is very much winning at life. Remarkable fella. 👏 #Strictly
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/stri…
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Big day for my network & advocacy group @SportsMediaLGBT - we’re launching our first resources pack to help all those in media & comms roles in sport. It’s called #RainbowReady 🌈 - strategy and guidelines for covering #LGBT+ sports content. Take a look 👀
sportsmedialgbt.com/rainbow-…
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Doesn’t Queen Ru deserve to be on BBC1? My licence fee says yes... #DragRaceUK
Mama Ru has made a trip across the pond in search for a queen with the most charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent in all the land.
Here is your very FIRST look at the werk room. #DragRaceUK
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Life is an education, and #RainbowLaces Day will spark conversations for those that see and wear the laces today. For me, I’m reading @Alex_Bertie who “really liked sport” but found P.E. & swimming at school “miserable” and “depressing”. So keep learning folks #RainbowLacesDay 🌈
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