When Devin Ibanez learned he was "lucky to be alive" after a serious rugby injury, he began to appreciate the need to be authentic.
Maya Reddy, who quit pro golf after facing bigotry for being gay, says the sport must learn from Justin Thomas' casual use of homophobic language.
Katie Sowers - the NFL's first openly gay female coach - is to leave the San Francisco 49ers after four years as an assistant offensive coach.
San Diego Loyal's Collin Martin says it cannot be right that he is the only male professional footballer currently playing the game to have publicly come out as gay.
Dan Palmer played for Australia but became trapped by the stereotype he felt had got him there - until he opened up to his friend and agent.
Sky Sports catches up with three contributors to our Rainbow Laces coverage from previous years to find out what happened next...
Matchday reporter Mark McAdam had some extra help at Charlton vs AFC Wimbledon - and comedian Tom Allen enjoyed his day!
Coming out in football certainly was not easy for Burton Albion coach Ben Watkiss - but he says he is much happier since deciding to be his authentic self in the game.
Manchester United manager Casey Stoney says a greater appreciation for words and context can help to make both sport and society more inclusive for LGBT+ people.
In support of Rainbow Laces, Jamie Carragher meets British trampolining star Luke Strong for a special new episode of Sky Sports' 'I'm Game'.
David Gough says he hopes his statement of wearing Rainbow Laces last Sunday can be looked back upon as a landmark moment for the GAA.
Sara Bayman and Stacey Francis discuss managing a long-distance relationship in 2020, and how women's sport is leading the way in terms of inclusivity.
Wales' Jess Fishlock has stressed the importance of education through sport after being named as a new ambassador on the Rainbow Laces campaign.
Rainbow flags will be allowed in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup after Qatar said it would comply with FIFA rules promoting tolerance and inclusion.
England cricket captain Joe Root and Captain Sir Tom Moore were among the famous faces getting involved in Rainbow Laces Day.
World boxing champion Terri Harper says authenticity is a quality she values highly after being named one of two new Stonewall Sport Champions.
Jamie Vardy has written a goodwill message to Leicester's LGBT+ fans group on the rainbow corner flag he demolished while celebrating his winner at Sheffield United.
Liverpool fan Keith Spooner says he feels encouraged to play football again after receiving a supportive message from the club's captain Jordan Henderson.
Sam Hawkins and Millie Doherty explain how holding a Rainbow Laces activation at the University of Nottingham had unexpected impact.
ParalympicsGB duo Lauren Rowles and Jude Hamer share the story of how their relationship began, in support of the Rainbow Laces campaign.