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Chris Kluwe Proves NFL Isn’t A Safe Place To Think Gay People Are Okay, Let Alone Actually Be Gay

Former NFL punter and same-sex marriage advocate Chris Kluwe says he was fired for supporting marriage equality.

Mey January 3, 2014 20 Comments
Sports

Team Pick: “No Look Pass” Now on iTunes

No Look Pass, a documentary about Emily Tay living a double life at Harvard University and striving to play professional basketball in Germany while coming out as a lesbian, is now available on iTunes.

Brittani January 3, 2014 12 Comments
Sports Travel

Queer Girl Mini Guide: Cleveland, Ohio and the Gay Games

Positively Cleveland and the Gay Games invited Autostraddle to take a look at their facilities for the games and experience some of food and fun Cleveland has to offer the impending influx of queermos.

A.E. Osworth January 2, 2014 17 Comments
Sports

Abby Wambach Makes All-Time Women’s National Team Best XI

Abby Wambach continues to become one of the most decorated queer athletes ever.

Brittani December 20, 2013 5 Comments
Sports

2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Presidential Delegation Includes Two Lesbians

Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow, two openly gay athletes, are representing the “diversity” of America.

Hansen December 18, 2013 7 Comments
Sports

VIDEO: Brittney Griner Wants To Show You Her Lesbian Tattoo

“Society gives us a bad rep for having tats or being gay so I’m like well let me just throw it all together in one and see how you like it now.”

Brittani November 26, 2013 14 Comments
Sports

Diana Taurasi Kisses Seimone Augustus During WNBA Conference Finals Game

Just on the cheek, keep your pants on.

Brittani September 27, 2013 15 Comments
Sports

A Talk With The Fighters From The First UFC Match Between Two Lesbians

They’re experts in five Olympic events, and they’re about to beat each other up. But first they have some very nice things to say.

Kaitlyn July 25, 2013 13 Comments
Sports

Top LGBT Sports Cities Are Gay, Sporty and Full of Sporty Gays

See which city tops the list as the most LGBT friendly sports city!

Lizz June 6, 2013 17 Comments
Sports

Jason Collins is Gay: NBA Veteran Comes Out, Makes History

NBA center Jason Collins just became the very first male professional athlete to come out publicly via a candid and moving essay in Sports Illustrated magazine, and this is a Very Big Deal.

Vanessa April 29, 2013 31 Comments
Sports

8 Nike Commercial Ideas For Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner signs an endorsement deal with Nike. Here are some of my favorite sports commercials I think Nike should keep in mind while they brainstorm for her campaign.

Brittani April 26, 2013 11 Comments
Sports

Top WNBA Draft Pick Brittney Griner Is Gay

“Just be who you are. Don’t worry about what other people are going to say, because they’re always going to say something, but, if you’re just true to yourself, let that shine through.”

Riese April 18, 2013 51 Comments
Sports

Violence and Homophobia on the Court: Why Mike Rice’s Actions Surprise This Rutgers Alum

Video of the Rutgers men’s basketball coach, Mike Rice, has been all over the everywhere for two days, and as an alum, I’m still surprised by it.

A.E. Osworth April 4, 2013 24 Comments
Sports

The Sochi Olympics Are a Year Away But Russia’s Still Living in the Past

With the gay propaganda law set to pass, it doesn’t look like Russia’s going to be very inviting for queers going to the Olympic Games.

Kristen February 11, 2013 18 Comments
Sports

UFC’s Out Lesbian Fighter Liz Carmouche: The Autostraddle Interview

Badass former Marine and out athlete Liz Carmouche will be a part of history when she takes on Ronda Rousey in the UFC’s first women’s Mixed Martial Arts title fight on February 23rd.

Brittani February 6, 2013 23 Comments
Sports

Super Bowl XLVII OPEN THREAD: Beyonce vs. Beyonce

It’s pretty hard to miss this if you’re an American but some of us are pretty skilled at information avoidance. Today at 6:30pm EST, the AFC Champions Beyoncé Ravens will take on the NFC Champions the San Francisco Desti9ers.

Brittani February 3, 2013 68 Comments
Sports

Closet Door Is Gay Boxer Orlando Cruz’s Tenth Knockout

“I’ve been fighting for more than 24 years and as I continue my ascendant career, I want to be true to myself . . . I have and will always be a proud Puerto Rican. I have always been and always will be a proud gay man.”

Cara October 6, 2012 12 Comments
Sports

Lori Lindsey, USWNT Dark Horse: The Autostraddle Coming Out Interview

The lesbian USWNT player opens up about the Olympics, the future of women’s soccer, her bff Megan Rapinoe and coming out at Applebee’s.

Lora September 5, 2012 85 Comments
Sports

Five Female Athletes Who Will Knock You Out

“Brought to you by my love for athletic women, here’s a list of sporty women to watch out for.”

Malaika August 23, 2012 23 Comments
Sports

Michele Smith Makes History: A Love Letter to Title IX and Women in Sports

Ladies, you are now welcome in the wide-world of baseball analysis, at least according to one broadcasting booth. And if you are as awesome as Michele Smith.

A.E. Osworth August 22, 2012 7 Comments
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