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Brittney Griner honored by Baylor, a school that didn’t always embrace her

Baylor’s record on LGBTQ+ issues has been criticized internally and externally for years.

Former Stanford Basketball Star Jennifer Azzi Comes Out

The former Stanford basketball player came out as gay at an Anti-Defamation League event in San Francisco. 

U.S. State Dept. Claims Russia Denied Brittney Griner Consular Visits

Negotiations continue for the detained basketball star's release, with the NBA now aiding in the efforts.

Brittney Griner Lands in the U.S.

The out basketball star landed Friday at an Army base in Texas after being released by Russia.

Dwyane Wade Shares About Being a Proud Parent to His Trans Daughter

The basketball star appeared on Ellen DeGeneres's show to discuss how he and wife Gabrielle Union support their daughter. 

U.S. Reps Meet Brittney Griner for 1st Time Since Arrest, Give Update

It's the first time a U.S. official has been able to meet with the basketball star since her arrest at a Moscow airport in February.

U of Minn. Basketball Star For Marriage

University of Minnesota forward Trevor Mbakwe speaks out against the proposed anti-marriage equality constitutional amendment.

Out Basketball Star Brittney Griner Faces Knife Attack

Brittney Griner, who is playing basketball in China, was attacked by a man with a knife this week.

How Gay Former Basketball Star DeMarco Majors Found Self-Love

As part of Pride Media's Love, Me series, Majors shares his journey in fighting depression.

WATCH: Brittney Griner Picks Wedding Dress for Fiancee

The basketball star admits to not being a natural inside bridal shops.

Brittney Griner Sentence Inspires Fury, Smokeout at Russian Embassy

The out basketball star, sentenced to nearly a decade in a gulag for carrying a vape, continues to be a pawn of Putin's.

Megan Rapinoe Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom, Honors Griner

Megan Rapinoe offered support for detained basketball star Brittney Griner while receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House.

Russia Reiterates Interest in Prisoner Exchange for Brittney Griner

It comes only a day after Brittney Griner's legal team confirmed that the lesbian Basketball star has been moved to a penal colony.

Is Gay Dating App Linked to Basketball Star's Murder?

Many questions remain following the murder of Michael Wright.

Meet the First Openly Gay NCAA Division II Basketball Star

Derek Schell talks about bravery, honesty, and taking it to the court in his op-ed for OutSports.

Russia Shares Footage of Brittney Griner on Plane, Her Release

The out basketball star is on her way home.

Brittney Griner, at NAACP Awards, Calls for Release of Others Detained

The basketball star made a surprise appearance at the event with her wife, Cherelle Griner.

Michael Jordan and His N.C. Team 'Oppose Discrimination'

The basketball star said his team, the Charlotte Hornets, is "opposed to discrimination in any form."

Donald Trump Denounces Deal to Free 'Spoiled' Brittney Griner

Trump called the lesbian basketball star a "potentially spoiled person" who entered Russia "loaded up with drugs."