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N.J. Democrat Sue Altman perfectly defends trans athletes: 'We have to respect people'

The candidate emphasized that transgender athletes are not a concern to women in sports, who are continuing to fight for equal pay and equal resources.

Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, are expecting! Here's when baby Griner is arriving

Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle have announced they're expecting, and the couple's "favorite human being" is almost due!

LSU assistant women's basketball coach resigns

Carla Berry, the Louisiana State University assistant women's basketball coach who first told university administrators about coach Pokey Chatman's alleged improper conduct with former players, resigned Friday.

LSU women's basketball coach resigns after controversy

Despite press reports that said otherwise, LSU's acting women's basketball coach said he was unaware of any improper conduct that would have caused Pokey Chatman to abruptly resign as head coach from a program she had coached to 90 victories during the past three seasons.

Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland quits

Penn State women's basketball coach Rene Portland resigned Thursday, ending a 27-year tenure in which she won 605 games but battled allegations that she discriminated against lesbian players.

The Tip Off: A beginners guide to the WNBA

This simple guide will help new WNBA fans stay in the know!

Fed. Judge: Antigay Treatment Is 'Sex Discrimination'

This historic Title IX ruling will allow lesbian basketball players to sue Pepperdine University for discrimination.

Vermont Christian School Team Won't Play Against Rival With Trans Girl

Mid Vermont Christian School withdrew from a state basketball tournament rather than face a team with a trans player.

Transphobic Christian School Banned From Vermont Sports League

It comes after the school refused to play a team with a trans girl on it.

College Basketball Coach Tells Team: 'I'm a Gay Man'

'I realized someday I would have to embrace and accept that this is who I am, and that I will need to be honest with people about it,' he said.

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.

Men Accused of Bad Acts Were Still Front and Center at the Oscars

In a year that was supposed to be about empowering survivors of harassment and abuse, men accused of rape and domestic violence won Oscars. 

How Katie Sowers is Expanding LGBTQ+ Visibility on the Field

The trailblazing NFL coach is also one of our "Women of the Year." 

The Battle 'Barracuda' : Sarah Palin vs. Heart

The Week That Was: What's in a song? Apparently a lot, if the song happens to be Heart's 1977 hit "Barracuda" and the people playing it happen to work for Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. Moments after the McCain camp used the song to highlight the GOP's brash new political star, Heart front women Nancy and Ann Wilson publicly issued a cease-and-desist order. As the McCain campaign continues using the song on the trail, the battle lines have been drawn... but who's going to come out victorious?

Florida Teen Arrested, Expelled for Same-Sex Relationship

There's a witchhunt against Florida teen Kaitlyn Hunt, her parents claim.

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?

Joe Biden Slams Trump's 'Blind Eye' Toward Anti-Trans Violence

The Democratic presidential nominee criticized the president's attacks on the transgender community.

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Engagement

The sports stars announced the news with a sweet Instagram post.

The Year in Sports

The Olympic Spirit Includes LGBT People This Time

Out Olympians are already winning medals, shaping our culture, and setting unusual records.