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

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 August 4, 2023 10 Comments
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.
Sports

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
July 31, 2023 10 Comments
Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty warms up prior to the game against the Indiana Fever at Barclays
Sports

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
July 24, 2023 2 Comments
Down on one knee, Alyssa Thomas holds a ring out to a shocked DeWanna Bonner.
Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) Sports

WNBA Teammates Alyssa Thomas and DeWanna Bonner Are Engaged!

The Connecticut Sun teammates are making it forever official!

Heather Hogan July 21, 2023 4 Comments
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.
Sports

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 July 21, 2023 5 Comments
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.
Sports

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 July 20, 2023 7 Comments
Megan Rapinoe, Sam Kerr, and Debinha against an abstract neon World Cup background
Sports

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 July 18, 2023 77 Comments
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Celebrities (Vapid Fluff) Sports

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 July 17, 2023 9 Comments
Aliyah Boston and Nikki McCray
Sports

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
July 10, 2023 22 Comments
New York Liberty guard Courtney Vandersloot (22) guards Chicago Sky guard Courtney Williams (10) during a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and the Chicago Sky
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WNBA Week 6: All-Star Reserves and Are We Mercury Fans Now?

The All-Star reserves have been announced, James Wade is leaving the Sky in the middle of the season, we’re already falling for Nikki Blue, and oh so much more!

Natalie and Heather Hogan
July 3, 2023 22 Comments
Brittney and Cherelle Griner laugh during The Newlywed Game
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Watch Brittney and Cherelle Griner Play The Newlywed Game

“Why are you trying to go on Judge Judy??”

Heather Hogan June 30, 2023 5 Comments
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WNBA Week 5: All-Star Starters and Mercury Drama Bombs

Plus, you don’t want miss Carmen’s fits of the week! They’re extra gay!

Natalie and Heather Hogan
June 26, 2023 26 Comments
Arike Ogunbowale #24 of the Dallas Wings drives to the basket against Courtney Vandersloot #22 of the New York Liberty at the Barclays Center on June 11, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Sports

WNBA Week 4: Who’s Hot? Who’s Washed? Who’s the Best Dressed Gay of the Week?

Also, we still need answers on how the league is going to protect BG. Actual answers.

Natalie and Heather Hogan
June 19, 2023 16 Comments
Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles watch as their jerseys are lifted to the rafters.
Sports

WNBA Week 3: Legends Honored and All-Star Voting Commences

Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles have their jerseys retired — and you don’t want to miss Carmen’s very gay Fits of the Week!

Natalie, Heather Hogan and Carmen Phillips
June 13, 2023 16 Comments
Brittney Griner walks up the court at a Phoenix Mercury game.
Politics + Activism Sports

Brittney Griner Was Accosted at an Airport, the WNBA and Phoenix Mercury Failed To Protect Her

How did the Mercury and the WNBA allow this to happen? Because, given the media attention that’s been swirling around Griner since her return home, this was completely predictable.

Natalie June 12, 2023 14 Comments
Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Chicago Sky during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on May 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Sports

WNBA Week 2: The Unbeatable Aces, BG’s Resilience, Fit of the Week

“Hell, I’d suit up for the Mercury if BG asked.”

Heather Hogan, Natalie and Carmen Phillips
June 5, 2023 24 Comments
Chelsea Gray #12 and Candace Parker #3 of the Las Vegas Aces talk as they wait to check into a game against the Minnesota Lynx in the second quarter at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 28, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Lynx 94-73. 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)
Sports

WNBA Week 1: Aces Dominate, Sky Shine, Fever Win!

The first week of 2023 WNBA action has come to a close, and Natalie and Heather are here to run it down for you! Here’s where the league stands after its first week back!

Natalie and Heather Hogan
May 30, 2023 14 Comments
Becky Hammon, Chelsea Gray, and Brittney Griner
Sports

It’s WNBA Opening Day! Let’s Talk Brittney Griner, Becky Hammon, and Make Some Predictions!

Natalie and Heather got together to shake out what’s been happening in the off-season. Friends, it has been busy and it has been dramatic!

Natalie and Heather Hogan
May 19, 2023 11 Comments
Erica Wheeler proposing to Danielle and the engagement ring.
Sports

This Queer WNBA Proposal Will Make You Swoon and Sob

Indiana Fever’s Erica Wheeler proposed to her girlfriend Danielle, in front of all their friends and family, after yesterday’s game against the Wings. And it is BEAUTIFUL.

Heather Hogan May 14, 2023 10 Comments
Brittney and Cherelle Griner on red carpets at the Met Gala and the White House Corespondents Dinner
Sports

Brittney Griner’s Teammates Rate Her Red Carpet Fits

10/10! Out the park! Killed it! Slay! Repost! Couple of the night! Couple of the year!

Heather Hogan May 6, 2023 3 Comments
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