gay athletes

"Tom Daley . . . explores the experiences that have shaped him and the qualities that brought him success and joy--from the resilience he developed competing at a world-class level, to the courage he discovered while reclaiming the narrative around his sexuality, to the perspective that family life has brought him"--Amazon.

"With David's final baseball season starting and college plans still up in the air, he begins his senior year on edge. But when his baseball coach wants to know if David is gay, he is left speechless. No one was supposed to notice the hallway glances at Tyler, a star on the boys track team, or their rides home together. In a school where his friends are turning their backs on him, he finds a new set of allies he didn't know roamed the high school halls. Although he was forced out the closet before he was ready, what happens next is up to him. David can either cower in the corner or man up"--Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to show you that you can be proud of who you are. Wear your colors proud! It's time to have pride in sports!"--Back cover.

Traces the history of LGBTQ+ athletes in sports, and discusses their struggles with social attitudes, institutional policies, and laws. Includes personal stories of LGBTQ+ athletes.

"On October 2nd, 1977, Glenn Burke, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made history without even swinging a bat. When his teammate Dusty Baker hit a historic home run, Glenn enthusiastically congratulated him with the first ever high five. But Glenn also made history in another way--he was the first openly gay MLB player. While he did not come out publicly until after his playing days were over, Glenn's sexuality was known to his teammates, family, and friends. His MLB career would be cut short after only three years, but his legacy and impact on the athletic and LGBTQIA+ community would resonate for years to come. New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss tells the story of Glenn Burke: from his childhood growing up in Oakland, his journey to the MLB and the World Series, the joy in discovering who he really was, to more difficult times: facing injury, addiction, and the AIDS epidemic"--From the publisher's web site.

Ryan O'Callaghan, a former NFL football player who came out as gay six years after his retirement, describes his life as a closeted gay man in a sports environment, his drug addition, his plan to commit suicide after his career was over, and how he sought and received psychological help.

Social attitudes, institutional policies, and laws are slow to change, but they are catching up. Title IX legislation outlaws discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The National Collegiate Athletic Association has antidiscrimination policies that support LGBTQ+ inclusion at all levels. Together, athletes, coaches, families, educators, allies, and fans are pushing for competitive equity so that every athlete, regardless of sexual and gender identity, can have the opportunity to play at their very best.

Examines the male sport experience and how it relates to violence, homophobia, and gender, class and racial inequality.

A memoir in which NBA star John Amaechi describes his childhood in England where he was raised by a single mother, and the challenges he encountered while pursuing his dream of playing professional basketball, including his fear that his homosexuality would become public knowledge.