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Billie Jean King sends birthday love to 97-year-old 'A League of Their Own' inspiration Maybelle Blair

Maybelle "All the Way Mae" Blair is still slinging as she marks her 97th birthday.

96-Year-Old Lesbian Baseball Legend Maybelle Blair Recognized by NY Mets

Blair, who played professional baseball in a women’s league, received the Amazin' Mets Foundation's inaugural Legacy Award.

No Second Season for 'A League of Their Own'

A short second season for the LGBTQ-inclusive series had been announced, but it won't happen now because of Hollywood strikes, sources say.

'A League of Their Own' Is 'Forgetting the Rules' in New Trailer

The new and queer-inclusive series about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League premieres August 12.

Maybelle Blair, ALOTO Inspiration, Throws 1st Pitch at Dodgers Game

The recently out Blair played in the famed All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which inspired the new A League of Their Own series and the original film.

A League of Their Own Inspiration Maybelle Blair Comes Out at 95

"All The Way Mae" Blair played for the women's baseball league on which the original film and new Amazon Studios series are based. 

Abbi Jacobson Engaged to Girlfriend Jodi Balfour

The Broad City star and the South African actor walked the red carpet together as a couple for the first time last week. 

Abbi Jacobson Honors 'A League of Their Own' While Slamming Cancellation Excuse

The LGBTQ-inclusive show's co-creator says blaming its cancellation on the actors' and writers' strikes is cowardly and worse.

'A League of Their Own' Director Penny Marshall Dies at 75

The beloved star of Laverne & Shirley and director of massive hits of the '80s and '90s died in her Hollywood home on Monday. 

Lesbian Couple From Netflix Doc 'A Secret Love' Made Into Bobbleheads

The couple's more than 70-year romance was featured in Ryan Murphy's 2020 documentary.

Op-ed: Brittney Griner Does Not Need Your Makeup Tips

Why are we scared of female athletes who question the narrow views of what it means to be female?

The League of Their Own Was 2/3rds Gay, Says Maybelle Blair at 95

In June, 95-year-old former ball player Maybelle Blair came out publicly as gay. At a panel for the A League of Their Own series at Frameline, she shared about queer life in the league. 

A League of Their Own’s Will Graham Uplifts Queer Fans With Moving Message

A League of Their Own’s queer co-creator Will Graham thanked fans and urged them to find and hold on to joy amid the show’s cancellation by Amazon Studios, which comes at a tough political moment for LGBTQ+ people.

Get to Know Pro Baseball's Gay Pioneers

Don't think baseball's so gay? Think again.

97-year-old lesbian baller Maybelle Blair on heaven, progress, and the Cubs

The sports legend who helped inspire A League of Their Own is a lesson in living well.

How A League of Their Own Is Changing the Game for Queer & Black Women

Stars Abbi Jacobson and Chante Adams and original player Maybelle Blair chat with The Advocate for our digital cover story about making the gayest, most inclusive League yet.

A Secret Love's Vintage Gay Footage Was Found in a Basement Suitcase

The Netflix filmmakers reveal how a surprising discovery helped make the documentary on the decades-long relationship of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel.

A hero's journey

Jenny Fulle has led a charmed life of her own making--with strength and smarts, she went from preteen legal hero to janitor to power lesbian film executive.

Billy Bean's Pitch

Four years after coming out the ex-major leaguer faces a quandary: Should he now push other pro athletes to do the same?

Op-ed: Dodgers, Yankees, and Sexual Fluidity

Yes, you can like both teams.

Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'

When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.