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Our Faves Are Making ‘Courtside,’ the Gay Basketball Rom-Com of Our Wildest Dreams

We’re getting a super gay basketball rom-com from a super gay creative team filled with Autostraddle’s favorite people! DREAMS DO…

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

May 27, 2026

movie news & trailers

Our Faves Are Making ‘Courtside,’ the Gay Basketball Rom-Com of Our Wildest Dreams

We’re getting a super gay basketball rom-com from a super gay creative team filled with Autostraddle’s favorite people! DREAMS DO COME TRUE!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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May 27, 2026

sports

Meet All 51 Gay WNBA Players of the 2026 Season

Who are the gay, lesbian, queer and bisexual players on this year’s WNBA rosters? We’ve got answers.

Riese

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May 20, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 09: Olivia Miles #5 of the Minnesota Lynx and Angel Reese #5 of the Atlanta Dream look up the court during the third quarter at Target Center on May 09, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

sports

2026 WNBA Western Conference Review: Post-Game Notes

Portland packed the stadium, the Wings soared boldly towards triumph, the Sparks failed to catch fire, the Lynx’s top rookie delivered, the refs called one million fouls and more reflections…

Natalie

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May 12, 2026

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA - MAY 03: Rori Harmon #3 of the Washington Mystics drives to the basket against Te-Hina Paopao #2 of the Atlanta Dream in the third quarter of a preseason game at Gateway Center Arena on May 03, 2026 in College Park, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

sports

2026 WNBA Eastern Conference Preview: Dream, Sky, Sun, Fever, Liberty, Tempo and Mystics

What kind of coach is Sandy Brondello? Will the Sun’s new roster feel as young, scrappy, and hungry as last year’s club? Can the Chicago Sky emerge victorious after so…

Natalie

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May 7, 2026

Olivia Miles at the 2026 WNBA Draft held at The Shed at Hudson Yards on April 13, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/WWD via Getty Images)

sports

2026 WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles Make Gay History, Look Spectacular

Gay basketball stars Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles topped the WNBA’s college draft during an overall fantastic night for the queer basketball community.

Riese

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Apr 14, 2026

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 13: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces handles the ball against DiJonai Carrington #21 of the Dallas Wings in the first quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 13, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Wings 88-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

celebrities (vapid fluff)

WNBA Stars Dijonai Carrington and Jackie Young Are Dating, Data Suggests

As the WNBA season draws closer, the WNBA gossip machine makes a triumphant return with the delightful love story of Jackie Young and Dijonai Carrington.

Riese

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Apr 8, 2026

sports

2026 Winter Olympics: All 40+ Gay Women and Trans Athletes

The first out queer woman Olympic figure skater, the first openly trans athlete competing in the Winter games, a real-life Heated Rivalry hockey couple and more.

Natalie

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Feb 9, 2026

sports

Unrivaled Basketball Season 2: Who All’s Gay in Tamper Bay?

Eight women’s basketball clubs will be battling it out in Florida this winter — here’s what to expect and who all is gay.

Natalie

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Jan 5, 2026

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Our Faves Are Making ‘Courtside,’ the Gay Basketball Rom-Com of Our Wildest Dreams

Our Faves Are Making ‘Courtside,’ the Gay Basketball Rom-Com of Our Wildest Dreams

Meet All 51 Gay WNBA Players of the 2026 Season

2026 WNBA Western Conference Review: Post-Game Notes

2026 WNBA Eastern Conference Preview: Dream, Sky, Sun, Fever, Liberty, Tempo and Mystics

2026 WNBA Draft: Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles Make Gay History, Look Spectacular

WNBA Stars Dijonai Carrington and Jackie Young Are Dating, Data Suggests

2026 Winter Olympics: All 40+ Gay Women and Trans Athletes

Unrivaled Basketball Season 2: Who All’s Gay in Tamper Bay?

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