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Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. Basketball, 2005. This is a tough one. On the one hand, Swoopes is one of the most decorated professional...

Everyone seemed to be talking about Michael Irvin's appearance in 'Out' magazine last week discussing his gay brother and his support for gay marriage. We talk about how the article came about. On...

Sheryl Swoopes, who came out as a lesbian to much fanfare in 2005, is now engaged to marry a man. Mechelle Voepel of ESPN uncovers the news and says she first learned of Swoopes' new relationship...

Out WNBA star Sheryl Swoopes is returning to the WNBA after a 2-year hiatus. The 40-year-old last played for the Seattle Storm, but she has now signed with the Tulsa Shock. During her hiatus she...

For its May 7 issue, Sports Illustrated is honoring the 40th anniversary of Title IX with a number of articles online and in print.

New Tulsa Shock head coach Gary Kloppenburg has started the transition to a new-look Tulsa Shock for the third season in a row. Team president Steve Swetoha answered fan questions yesterday and shed some light on what to expect with the 2012 roster - and who not to expect to suit up in Shock gold. Two names that will not be present are veterans Sheryl Swoopes and Betty Lennox.

Down to nine players suited up, the lineup change didn't phase the Tulsa Shock, who played with the Seattle Storm for 39 minutes. Until Sue Bird hit an icy trey with 39.6 seconds to all but seal the win.

The Tulsa Shock now have a new streak to crow about, a win streak. After posting a WNBA-record 20 game losing streak, Tulsa has won their last two consecutive games.