This weekend the president of the United States is hospitalized after being infected with the coronavirus. Whatever your politics — and I acknowledge there is a lot of Schadenfreude right now — I hope you’ll join me in hoping that everyone fighting COVID-19 recovers and survives. Here’s this week’s list of winners and losers, beginning with our coverage of the Collin Martin incident.

The San Diego Loyal walked off the field in protest when openly gay player Collin Martin said he was called a slur.

Support is streaming in for out soccer player Collin Martin, who reported a player’s homophobic slur to a referee. His San Diego Loyal teammates forfeited the match in protest.

Phoenix Rising co-owner Brandon McCarthy suggested there may be a conspiracy behind Martin’s allegation that one of the team’s players called him a gay slur.

MLB enters its playoffs after the first season since 2016 where there were no recorded gay slurs uttered by a player. The only blemish were remarks by a broadcaster.

On Oct. 8, ahead of National Coming Out Day, five out athletes share their coming-out insights and experiences.

Growing up, I was looking for someone like Sonny Kiss, Fred Rosser or any LGBTQ person that was wrestling… I would love to be any type of representation.’

Growing up in small-town Nebraska as gay wasn’t easy, but Trevor Kosch found the strength to come out to his college golf team and his parents.

The Danish footballer was honored by both the Danish Rainbow Awards and UEFA for her landmark year on and off the soccer pitch.

Every day in October we’re looking back at the athletes, coaches and events that made LGBTQ sports history

The Washington Nationals bullpen’s response to shut down an anti-gay heckler demonstrates how Bean’s message has an impact on today’s players.

Russia is set to host the Arctic Games in 2026.

Outsports is looking back at 31 key moments in LGBTQ sports history all month long.

Etienne Aduya has been numb from recent events involving police and Black people. Now he’s doing something about it.

Mike Shoreman lost his sense of balance from a neurological condition, but his story of grit and perseverance has proved compelling.

Jason Bell will appear on the next season of Britain’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing,’ and one male dancer wants to tango with him.

Mertens is currently advocating for chronically ill patients. He says understanding healthcare is vital to LGBTQ advocacy.

Amy Werdine was floored to see her engagement to her girlfriend celebrated on the Vikings’ video screen.

Feedback from players and club pointed USA Rugby to uphold pro-inclusion stance.

Aria DiMezzo received more than 4,000 votes in the Republican primary for sheriff in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.

Martin announces a move to Praga for ‘21 and made history at the Nürburgring, finishing 4th in the 24-hour race.

That’s all for this week! I’ll bring you a fresh list of winners and losers next Saturday. Got a name I missed, or want to challenge my choices? Comment here or on Facebook or Instagram, tweet at us, message me via any social media, or just plain email me at outsports@gmail.com Thanks!