Sports Celebrate Pride Month

In honor of Pride Month, we here at She Writes Sports wanted to share some posts made by athletes, teams, and leagues speaking up on the matter.

The NHL posted letting fans know Hockey is for everyone.

We celebrate YOU.
Be loud today and show us your PRIDE! ⬇️#HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/zbTxKgUuPl

— NHL (@NHL) June 26, 2020

Check out the @NHL Pride resource page for information on local Pride celebrations, LGBTQ+ hockey organizations and inclusive learning materials: https://t.co/nS3pH9IQPL #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/6GCUshhsuq

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) June 26, 2020

Meanwhile the Philadelphia Flyers and Gritty made a few posts including message from the team.

All for love. Love for all. 💪 #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/GWUd5XNNCZ

— x-Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 26, 2020

If you can play, you can play. #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/1H8SSW2JLo

— x-Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 26, 2020

Love always wins. pic.twitter.com/wweuTdDZZF

— Gritty (@GrittyNHL) June 26, 2020

The Philadelphia Phillies did a set of Pride Month Wallpapers.

#RingTheBell | #WallpaperWednesday | #Pride pic.twitter.com/5U05zBbmdd

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 17, 2020

The NWHL posted several tweets worth of wallpapers and lockscreens for their league and teams.

For all your lock screen needs 🌈📱#PrideMonth // #WallpaperWednesday pic.twitter.com/pfXeKwlWGY

— NWHL (@NWHL) June 24, 2020

JT Brown posted a positive message for the LGBTQ+ community. He and his wife Lexi are big advocates and support the community often.

Happy @NHL Pride Day to the LGBTQ+ community! I wish we could be celebrating at the Twin Cities Pride parade again this year, but instead the kids, Lexi, and I will settle for a living room dance party. Love is love. #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/aDzP3BbbQv

— JT Brown (@JTBrown23) June 26, 2020

Kurtis Gabriel spoke up on the importance of being an ally for the LGBTQ+ community.

👏 @kurtisgabriel

Why Kurtis Gabriel is the ‘gold standard’ of LGBTQ allies in hockey @Sportsnet https://t.co/eZswf3beB6

— Patty Hubbard (@pattyghubbard) June 22, 2020

The NHL posted a quote and video from Kurtis.

"This goes a lot deeper than just a piece of tape." – @kurtisgabriel

Learn more about the organizations, associations, teams, leagues & communities that promote acceptance and inclusion in hockey at https://t.co/0hbtUROktT. #HockeyIsForEveryone pic.twitter.com/43sd8zcF1n

— NHL (@NHL) June 26, 2020

The LA Dodgers posted a message wishing the LGBTQ+ community a happy pride month.

The Dodgers wish a happy #PrideMonth to the LGBTQ+ community and all those marching today in support of All Black Lives Matter. pic.twitter.com/csIeg3DTPb

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 14, 2020

Messages from Orlando Pride in honor of the Orlando Club shooting anniversary. #orlandounited

Never forget the 49. 🌈 #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/Rydwnzqgm8

— Challenge Cup Stan Account (@ORLPride) June 12, 2020

🌈 #OrlandoUnited 🌈 pic.twitter.com/2LDSb9fIKB

— Challenge Cup Stan Account (@ORLPride) June 12, 2020

Remembering. #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/fgRasVlOlk

— Challenge Cup Stan Account (@ORLPride) June 12, 2020

their posts with pride friendly zoom backgrounds.

🌈 Show your Pride in Zoom meetings 🌈 pic.twitter.com/hbLvMw3CN0

— Challenge Cup Stan Account (@ORLPride) June 17, 2020

Zach Sullivan shared his story about being Bi in the NHL

“I’m bisexual.”

Big Read: Zach Sullivan made history with a single tweet. And his teammates' response shows us what it looks like when the hockey world simply embraces and supports its own.

This is his story.

(By @SachdevaSonny)#Pride | #UnitedBySporthttps://t.co/yq47kfcugb

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 21, 2020

The NHL also posted a video of Zach.

#HockeyIsForEveryone 👏👏👏 @ZachSully11 | @nhlnetwork pic.twitter.com/kECBcj0vca

— NHL (@NHL) June 26, 2020

The Sixers posted a set of wallpapers in honor of pride.

Show it off. 📱#Pride | @GiantFoodStores pic.twitter.com/AQhrD4MoE8

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) June 28, 2020

The Philadelphia Phillies celebrated Pride month by sharing past images from pride night and a few wallpapers.

We might not be able to be together at Citizens Bank Park for Pride Night tonight, but we're still proud to support and celebrate the LGBTQ community. Happy #PrideMonth! pic.twitter.com/BEjA0thhdk

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 16, 2020

#RingTheBell | #WallpaperWednesday | #Pride pic.twitter.com/5U05zBbmdd

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 17, 2020

Athlete Ally reposted an article from Pop Sugar Australia with a list of 23 LGBTQ+ athletes and ally’s

Love seeing so many Athlete Ally Ambassadors, Honorees and friends in this list, including @MichaelSam52, @mPinoe, @S10Bird, @Layshiac, @jasoncollins98, @BillieJeanKing, @RKRelentless & more! 🏳️‍🌈 https://t.co/Lbnp6Rp26l

— Athlete Ally (@AthleteAlly) June 7, 2020

Ryan Atkin, an UK soccer referee, posted his support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Happy Pride Weekend Everyone! It’s @GlobalPride2020 & also marks #SportPride2020

Im proud to champion #Sport & #Football in my role as a #Referee. Always reach for the stars, and be proud of who you are.#PRIDE2020 #Pride #GlobalPride #LGBTQ #LGBT #loveislove pic.twitter.com/h3ENJ6q3mB

— Ryan T Atkin (@ryantatkin) June 27, 2020

The Portland Thorns made a post showing LGBTQ+ solidarity within their community.

❤️P🧡R💛I💚D💙E💜 pic.twitter.com/KCv6Ou2zkC

— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) June 28, 2020

The MLB made a post encouraging inclusivity in their sport.

Baseball is for everyone. 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/EJV714Vel2

— MLB (@MLB) June 28, 2020

The Chicago Cubs tweeted out a Pride edition of their signature W flag.

#LoveWins #Pride2020 pic.twitter.com/a9FsCckcIt

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 28, 2020

The MLB tweeted about the story of Glen Burke, baseball’s first openly gay player.

We remember the legacy of Glenn Burke. pic.twitter.com/Skl8LGp7ei

— MLB (@MLB) June 28, 2020