Robbie Rogers » Qualif. CM CONCACAF 2008/2009

Los Angeles Galaxy defender Robbie Rogers, the first openly gay male athlete to play in a major North American sports league, announced his retirement on Tuesday.... more »

Major League Soccer's 19th season opens Saturday but Toronto fans will have another week to wait before former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe makes his debut for the Canadian club.... more »

Jason Collins is expected to sign with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets on Sunday and become the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, US media reported.... more »

Months after admitting they are gay athletes, football's Robbie Rogers, basketball's Jason Collins and boxer Orlando Cruz have been unable to have much on-field impact upon the global sporting landscape.... more »