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All the sports lesbians love, from the WNBA to the National Women’s Soccer League and beyond.

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

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

Megan Rapinoe, Sam Kerr, and Debinha against an abstract neon World Cup background

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All 100+ Gay Players and Coaches in the 2023 Women’s World Cup

This just might be the most openly gay sporting event in history.

Natalie

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Jul 18, 2023

Left to Right, Top to Bottom: Chelsea and Tipsea Grey, Brittney and Cheryl Griner, Breanna Stewart and Marta Xargay, Naylssa Smith and DiJonai Carrington, Alyssa Thomas and Dewanna Bonner, Courtney Vandersloot and her wife Allie Quigly, all of these queer couples were at the 2023 WNBA All Star Game.

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Love & Basketball: The Top 8 Queer Love Stories of 2023’s WNBA All Star Weekend

Brittney Griner making sure that Cherelle Griner was front row for the Kehlani halftime show is Top Tier Black Love, and I shall not be told differently.

Carmen Phillips

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Jul 17, 2023

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WNBA Week 7: Lighting a Fever Fire and Remembering Nikki McCray

Also, did Dallas find a weak spot in the Aces armor?

Natalie and Heather Hogan

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Jul 10, 2023

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

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

All 100+ Gay Players and Coaches in the 2023 Women’s World Cup

Love & Basketball: The Top 8 Queer Love Stories of 2023’s WNBA All Star Weekend

WNBA Week 7: Lighting a Fever Fire and Remembering Nikki McCray

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