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May 10, 2024
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Reason to Have Pride: WNBA's Seimone Augustus
We came out, we saw ourselves in media, and we conquered hearts and minds in the last year. From major wins to small victories, here is the first of four parts of 181 reasons to feel proud of not being straight and narrow.
May 15, 2012
She is Our Champion
She has logged every superlative in the basketball record books. Now WNBA Houston Comets superstar Sheryl Swoopes makes history again, by coming out about her happy family life with her long-term lesbian love -- and signing with Olivia. And she's only just begun.
November 7, 2005
Emily Nkosi, Like Griner, Says Baylor Was a Homophobic Environment
Another former player for Baylor's women's basketball team says she felt trapped in a homophobic environment during her time there.
May 29, 2014
Patriots NFL Team Takes on Anti-LGBTQ+ Trolls Over Pride Display
The team stood up to haters after tweeting a picture of an illuminated Pride flag at its stadium.
June 3, 2022
A slam dunk for lesbian players
WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes's dramatic coming-out has given this longtime fan and player of the game hope for the future of gay athletes. Now it's up to the media to get in the game.
November 15, 2005
Brittney Griner, Fiancée Glory Johnson Arrested After Fight
The women were arrested on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct.
April 23, 2015
WNBA Great Sue Bird Retires After Emotional Farewell
The out professional basketball player made history on and off the court.
September 12, 2022
Out Basketball Legend Seimone Augustus Retires From WNBA
The eight-time all-star, who won four WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx, already announced her future plans.
May 14, 2021
Athletes Oppose Anti-Trans Texas Bill
About 50 athletes have signed on to Athlete Ally's letter condemning the state's "bathroom bill," including (from left) Gus Kenworthy, Brittney Griner, and Aydian Dowling.
March 16, 2017
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.
July 26, 2024
Brittney Griner Was Bullied and Won't Let It Stop Her (or You)
The Entertainers: One of the best basketball players in the game uses her platform to help kids feel confident about being different.
July 29, 2014
WNBA's Sue Bird Comes Out, Is Dating Megan Rapinoe
Bird said she has been out to friends and family for years, but now felt like the right time to go public.
July 20, 2017
Candace Parker, queer WNBA legend, is retiring 'privately with the ones I love'
Parker, who is also a mom of two with her wife, Anna Petrakova, announced she will not be returning to the game.
April 29, 2024
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Engagement
The sports stars announced the news with a sweet Instagram post.
November 1, 2020
Sheryl Swoopes comes out
Houston Comets forward Sheryl Swoopes has come out in magazine stories being published by The Advocate and ESPN The Magazine.
October 26, 2005
Biden, Congress Members, Task Force, HRC Denounce Griner's Sentence
The president said the situation is "unacceptable," and the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and the Human Rights Campaign agreed.
August 4, 2022
Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, and more urge NCAA to stand up for trans inclusion
They and hundreds of others have signed on to a pro-inclusion letter.
April 24, 2024