Major league rugby’s Devin Ibañez of New England comes out as gay
Major league rugby player Devin Ibañez — who most recently played with the New England Free Jacks in 2019 and before that captained the University of Massachusetts team — came out as...
US Dept. of Ed. pressures Franklin Pierce University to rescind trans athletics inclusion policy
Under pressure from the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire, has rescinded its policy of inclusion for transgender athletes.
Boston Celtics recognize Athena Vaughn as Hero Among Us honoree
The Boston Celtics recently honored trans-activist Athena Vaughn of Dorchester as a Hero Among Us. The award recognizes outstanding individuals making exceptional and lasting contributions to their communities and is usually presented...
Department of Education weighs in against Connecticut trans athletes competing in high school sports
The Associated Press reported yesterday that a 45-page letter from US Department of Education's civil rights office finds that "Connecticut’s policy allowing transgender girls to compete as girls in high school sports...
Recusal of federal judge requested in transgender high school athletes case
Plaintiffs in the federal case to block transgender athletes from competing in high school girls sports in Connecticut have asked the judge to recuse himself for ordering them not to refer to...
Harbor to the Bay still cautiously planning for September ride, offering tips for bike...
The Harbor to the Bay Committee announced this week plans to keep moving forward—albeit with caution and care in these times of COVID-19—with its annual Boston-to-Provincetown bicycling benefit for four local HIV/AIDS...
Ice Dance International of Kittery, Maine blends athletics and artistry
Editor's Note: You can catch a performance of Ice Dance International tonight, at 7:30 p.m., at The Skating Club of Boston. For tickets ($20) go to IDI's performances page on their website, where you'll...
Easthampton Strong Man Rob Kearney honored at Boston Celtics Pride Night
The Boston Celtics honored professional Strong Man Rob Kearney of Easthampton, Massachusetts, with their Heroes Among Us award. The Celtics recognized Kearney at their second annual Pride Night, held on Feb. 7 in front...
Three Conn. families file federal lawsuit to oust trans students from girls sports
The families of three Connecticut high school track team runners filed a federal lawsuit on Feb. 12 to exclude transgender female athletes from participating in girls sports—despite a state law on the side of...
Boston Pride Hockey scores points for inclusivity, with weekly scrimmages
On the ice, there is one hockey organization in the Boston area that guarantees an inclusive experience for members of the LGBTQIA community: Boston Pride Hockey.
Pride Hockey consists of multiple components, including Thursday night...
