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Billie Jean King Calls for Tennis to Come Together After Controversial Season-Finale

The finals were held on the coast of Mexico...during hurricane season.

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.

The Year in Sports

Trans Golfer Still Trying to Join Pro Tour Even While Claiming to Have Unfair Advantage

Bobbi Lancaster is trying to become the first openly transgender athlete to play on the LPGA Tour, even while arguing she has a natural advantage in competition.

Part 5 Our Hall of Fame

Any celebration of the The Advocate's founding in 1967 must honor the heroes for LGBT rights that we've covered for 45 years. With one honoree named per year, this is the final installment before a celebration Thursday in Los Angeles.

Ordered to Compete with Men, Trans Woman Sues CrossFit

The fitness giant ignores decades of research supporting the 34-year-old CrossFit athlete, relegating her to the men's division.

The Fastest Woman in the World Is Leaving Her Haters Behind

Despite the trauma she’s endured, it took her becoming the fastest woman in the world after winning the women’s 100 meter at the track and field world championships in Budapest in August to renew a skeptical public’s faith in her.

Gay at the Games: Billie Jean King Makes Her Mark

Tennis legend Billie Jean King says it's time for the IOC to consider potential host countries' laws when selecting the next location of the games.

20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month

From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.

Archuleta Idol

We're only a week or so away from not having to watch this show three nights a week. Get excited.

Thomas Beattie, International Soccer Star, Comes Out as Gay

"The LGBTQ+ community doesn't have much representation in the world of professional football," he tells The Advocate. "If I can do anything to assist that process, I hope to do so." 

New Film Showcases the 'Coded' Homoeroticism of a Gay Artist

Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker, the story of one of the early 20th century's leading commercial artists, screens Thursday at the Meet the Press Film Festival.

VOTE: 55 Inspiring LGBT Athletes for Pride Month

From the world of sports, we can think of 55 reasons to be proud. Take a look at this list and then show your support by voting on the last page for your favorites.

People, Places, and Events That Shaped Us in 2012

The reasons 2012 will be memorable go outside of politics and include an NFL linebacker, a den mother and a new normal.

Over 40 Last-Minute Gifts for Techies, Travelers

You know those first adopters? We've got something they'll like (but so will you!).