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A miracle Connecticut Sun comeback would help gay WNBA coach Curt Miller make history
Down two games to none, Miller still has an opportunity to become the first out gay male coach to win a pro sports championship.
Sue Bird defined the idea of an LGBTQ sports power couple with Megan Rapinoe
As Bird’s WNBA career wraps up, a lasting part of her legacy will be mainstreaming her relationship with Rapinoe in the public eye.
Trans rugger gearing up to challenge England’s Rugby Football Union ban
Trans researcher Joanna Harper says she would testify in case calling it ‘the right to do.’
Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger adopt their first son
The USWNT and Gotham FC stars added a newborn boy to their family with the birth of Ocean Maeve Krieger-Harris.
AAGBPL pitcher Maybelle Blair reflects on coming out publicly at age 95
In addition advising the ‘A League of Their Own’ TV series, Blair recounts how the AAGBPL was the first place many gay and lesbian players were able to meet others like them.
Briana Scurry was ‘The Only’ Black or out-lesbian athlete on the 1999 USWNT
In her new book and film, Scurry opens up about the struggles that nearly ended her life.
British Triathlon puts trans athletes in new ‘open’ competition category starting in 2023
Transgender and non-binary athletes will compete alongside cisgender men. Women’s division limited to athletes who are "the female sex at birth".
Baseball player who inspired ‘A League of Their Own’ publicly comes out at 95
Maybelle Blair wants young gay athletes to know they "don’t have to hide."
Kristie Mewis on being ‘out’ at the Olympics, and those great photos with her girlfriend, Sam Kerr
Kristie Mewis talks about the importance of Title IX, being out and falling in love.
Trans cyclist Emily Bridges gives powerful interview, wants to see a trans-inclusion policy in cycling now
In the ITV interview, Bridges says anti-trans statements by British PM Boris Johnson led to threats against her.
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It's Pride, time to take LGBT playground inventory
Almost a quarter into the 21st Century, few men are in out in pro sports while the women are marrying each other.
Hockey president apologizes after supporting group on trans-athlete inclusion
Digit Murphy was criticized for supporting a group that wants access to sports for trans women, with transition requirements.
Angel City FC kicks off inaugural season with LGBTQ inclusion front-and-center
The newest women’s pro soccer club wants to welcome everyone. And they’re putting actions behind the words.
Allison Guth is the latest out coach with a new opportunity
Allison Guth brings her wife and kids back to Chicago to coach Loyola University.
Dr. Veronica Ivy eyes next steps as athlete and activist
The two-time world track cycling champion talks about sports, speaking out and self care on The Trans Sporter Room.
Emily Bridges decision shows the flaw in the IOC’s new framework
Cycling’s world governing body made a call and ignored a critical IOC principle in the process
All-trans soccer team set for history on the pitch on Trans Day of Visibility
TRUK United FC to meet regional league side Dulwich Hamlet FC for a historic match, March 31.
Let’s lower the temperature this NCAA Championships weekend and let the athletes shine
The conversation can continue after Lia Thomas, Iszac Henig and everyone at the NCAA Swimming Championships get on to the action, please.
LGBTQ connections to every team in the women’s NCAA basketball tournament
Schools like Stanford, Texas and NC State, among others, have a history of out athletes, coaches and staff.
Portland gets LGBTQ-owned women’s sports bar opening in April
Chef and founder Jenny Nguyen will be opening The Sports Bra, dedicated to watching and celebrating women’s sports.
Sports Illustrated profiles Lia Thomas with rare interview
Thomas gives personal insight on the last few months headed to Ivy Championships, the NCAAs and beyond.
Lia Thomas competing at Ivy League championships is a fair deal
Thomas has endured public attacks while the Ivy League and Penn remained silent for too long.
Lia Thomas will swim in Ivy League championships, conference says
Conference notes NCAA policy for current year only applies to NCAA championships.
Lia Thomas skips final dual meet, to dismay of anti-trans protestors
Penn-West Chester was a planned rest week as Thomas looks to Ivy League and NCAA championship meets.
Samantha Shelton, Lucas Draper and Brooke Forde show wisdom and sportsmanship in support of Lia Thomas
As the debate surrounding trans athletes continues, some of Thomas’ peers stood up in word and deed.
Outsports Transgender Athlete Advocate of the Year: Alana McLaughlin
The MMA fighter seeks to continue Fallon Fox’s legacy, but also opened her first fight leaving a special legacy of her own.
Jaelene Daniels is back in soccer despite her anti-gay past. I’m reserving judgment. For now
Jaelene Daniels’ return to soccer, and her statement of ‘respect’ for LGBTQ teammates, tests our community’s grace.
These 2 athletes shared a kiss to celebrate a win. Some fans booed, others cheered
Janelly Farías celebrated the championship of her girlfriend, Rebeca Bernal. The kiss generated debate in Mexico.
Out WNBA champion Cheryl Reeve is the new U.S. women’s basketball coach
The Minnesota Lynx head coach has been on Team USA’s staff since 2014.
Megan Rapinoe reimagines athlete/corporate dynamic with her new Nike partnership
Rapinoe and Nike’s new "Victory Redefined" partnership incorporates her social outreach to numerous communities.
Team LGBTQ dominates the WNBA’s 25 Best Players list
Among the 25 players the WNBA identified as the league’s greatest of all time, nine identify as LGBTQ.
Candace Parker publicly comes out on her wedding anniversary
Parker announced that she and her wife are expecting their first child together.
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