LGBTQ

USWNT union backs LGBTQIA+ rights amid Albert controversy

The United States Women's National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) issued a statement Tuesday in support of LGBTQIA+ rights in the…

4 weeks ago

Amber Glenn becomes first openly LGBTQ U.S. women’s figure skating champ

Bisexual and pansexual figure skater Amber Glenn won the U.S. women’s figure skating championship on Jan. 26

3 months ago

FIFA can ban the OneLove armband, but they can’t stifle queer joy at the Women’s World Cup

“You can’t win a championship without gays on your team – it’s never been done before, ever.”

10 months ago

Daria Kasatkina hits back at ‘LGBTQ+ propaganda’ suggestions: ‘Nothing influenced me, but I still like girls’

"I was surprised how everything turned out. How cool. Not everything is as bad as I thought."

2 years ago

Elena Delle Donne on finding acceptance as a lesbian in the WNBA

“I felt just so safe and comforted in this league,” says Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne.

2 years ago

The WNBA’s Pride evolution: ‘We’ve learned it’s authenticity that draws people in’

The WNBA's progress on LGBTQ+ issues has made the league an unquestioned leader in pro sports. But the WNBA also…

2 years ago

Sheryl Swoopes, Jennifer Azzi and sacrificing for the American Dream

Years after the historic Olympic dream team and the birth of the WNBA, how has women’s basketball evolved its relationship…

2 years ago

Florida native Coco Gauff speaks out against state’s anti-LGBTQ bill

Teen tennis star Coco Gauff has voiced her opposition to a bill in her home state of Florida that would…

2 years ago

NWSL’s Courage apologize over re-signing Jaelene Daniels, refused to wear USWNT gay pride jersey

The North Carolina Courage have apologized to fans upset by the recent signing of Jaelene Daniels

2 years ago