Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
September 18, 2024
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Navratilova Is Not Happy McEnroe Made 10 Times Her Wimbledon Salary
The out Grand Slam winner is speaking out on behalf of women who don't have the platform.
March 19, 2018
Martina Navratilova: Trans Athletes Competing Is 'Insane & 'Cheating'
The lesbian trailblazer and multiple Grand Slam winner wrote a column in the Sunday Times of London that leans into transphobic rhetoric.
February 17, 2019
Marriage Equality Passed; Now Margaret Court Won't Attend Australian Open
Court said she's skipping the Grand Slam at the Margaret Court Arena to go crabbing, but she also said "there will be a price to pay" for passing marriage equality.
January 4, 2018
Navratilova, turning 50, plans full schedule with Slams
Even as she recovers from knee surgery, lesbian tennis superstar Martina Navratilova plans to play a full schedule of doubles tournaments in 2006, including the Grand Slams.
February 9, 2006
Match Point
Ten years ago, Amelie Mauresmo came out of the closet after her breakout run to the finals at the Australian Open. Two Grand Slam titles and several dives in the rankings later, is she putting her formidable backhand to bed forever?
January 5, 2009
Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win
Gauff gave a shout out to the lesbian icon after receiving her $3 million check.
September 11, 2023
Lesbian Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Diagnosed With Cancer Again
In a statement, Navratilova said she'll begin treatment this month for throat and breast cancer.
January 2, 2023
Rafael Nadal Could Learn a Lesson from Watching Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King called out Nadal, who argued against equal pay for women based on his factually incorrect ideas about which gender draws more viewers.
June 13, 2018
Mitcham on AussieBum Team?
The Australian website SameSame.com is reporting that gay diver Matthew Mitcham -- who took home a gold medal last month at the Beijing Olympics -- is very close to nabbing his first endorsement deal.
September 20, 2008