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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…

Natalie

Feb 9, 2026

2023 inductee Becky Hammon attends the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Induction at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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WNBA Week 11: Becky Hammon’s Hall of Fame Induction + Commissioner’s Cup Week

And, as always, Carmen’s fits of the week!

Natalie, Heather Hogan, and Carmen Phillips

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Aug 14, 2023

Guard Diana Taurasi #3 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after scoring her 10,000th career point during the second half against the Atlanta Dream at Footprint Center on August 03, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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WNBA Week 10: Diana Taurasi Scores 10K, Everyone Else Brawls

And don’t miss this actual literal goat going rogue at the Mercury game.

Natalie, Heather Hogan, and Carmen Phillips

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Aug 7, 2023

Linda Caicedo dribbles a soccer ball, Alba Redondo snogs girlfriend in crowd,

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Shockers, Standouts & Snogs: 2023 World Cup Group Stage Round-Up

Statistically it would be impossible for gays not be dominating this competition, and sure enough, a whopping 20 of the 36 goal-scorers so far are playing for the rainbow team!

Sally

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Aug 4, 2023

Breanna Stewart (L) #30 and Brittney Griner #42 of Team Stewart speak during a WNBA All-Star Game media availability at Michelob ULTRA Arena on July 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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WNBA Week 9: Brittney Griner Takes a Mental Health Break, League Injuries Linger

Plus Becky Hammon rewrites the ABCs.

Natalie, Heather Hogan, and Carmen Phillips

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Jul 31, 2023

Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty warms up prior to the game against the Indiana Fever at Barclays

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WNBA Week 8: The Wings Soar and The Liberty Finally Look Like a Superteam

Also more queer W love and Carmen’s Fits of the Week.

Natalie, Heather Hogan, and Carmen Phillips

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Jul 24, 2023

Down on one knee, Alyssa Thomas holds a ring out to a shocked DeWanna Bonner.

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WNBA Teammates Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner Are Engaged!

The Connecticut Sun teammates are making it forever official!

Heather Hogan

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Jul 21, 2023

Andressa and Marta and Barbara of Brazil poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 portrait session on July 19, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia.

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The Best and Gayest Teams in the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Which teams and players are you looking out for? Who will be causing the biggest shock both on and off the pitch? Chime in!

Sally

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Jul 21, 2023

Fans of women soccer seen during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Norway held at the Eden Park. Final score New Zealand 1:0 Norway.

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A Beginner’s Guide to the Women’s World Cup

Everything you need to know to become a huge women’s soccer/football fan during this year’s World Cup!

Natalie

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Jul 20, 2023

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

WNBA Week 11: Becky Hammon’s Hall of Fame Induction + Commissioner’s Cup Week

WNBA Week 10: Diana Taurasi Scores 10K, Everyone Else Brawls

Shockers, Standouts & Snogs: 2023 World Cup Group Stage Round-Up

WNBA Week 9: Brittney Griner Takes a Mental Health Break, League Injuries Linger

WNBA Week 8: The Wings Soar and The Liberty Finally Look Like a Superteam

WNBA Teammates Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner Are Engaged!

The Best and Gayest Teams in the 2023 Women’s World Cup

A Beginner’s Guide to the Women’s World Cup

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