Christy Martin calls Sydney Sweeney an 'ally' amid epic 'Christy' flop
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November 13, 2025
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Pepperdine Students to Protest Alleged Antigay Discrimination
The women claim their coach told them, 'Lesbianism isn't tolerated here.'
February 5, 2015
Meet the 7 lesbian & sapphic athletes hitting it big in professional women’s tennis
These queer women are breaking down barriers and winning titles!
September 1, 2025
Russia Says It Has Detained Brittney Griner, U.S. Basketball Icon
The lesbian athlete is a seven-time WNBA all-star player and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
March 5, 2022
Brittney Griner Release Major Diplomatic Victory for U.S.
The Biden administration secured custody of the lesbian athlete quietly and announced her freedom in an early morning press conference.Â
December 8, 2022
Diana Nyad's Perplexing Take on Trans Women Athletes
"When it comes to the female trans athlete, I'm confused," the lesbian swimmer said in a commentary on National Public Radio.
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August 17, 2016
Queer Paralympian, Angela Madsen, Dies During Epic Solo Row
The record-breaking lesbian athlete died on a solo rowing journey across the Pacific, but she leaves behind one hell of a legacy.Â
June 24, 2020
The Woman Behind Title IX
A new book examines the life of lesbian athlete Eleonora Sears, who inspired Title IX and paved the way for Martina and Venus.
May 17, 2012
Amelie Mauresmo grabs top spot again
Lesbian tennis star Amelie Mauresmo has again grabbed the top spot in her sport, making her one of the most successful out athletes in the world.
March 20, 2006
Martina Navratilova and J.K. Rowling are attacking the U.N. for being trans-inclusive
That moment when your anti-trans beliefs put you at odds with one of the international authorities on human rights...
October 10, 2024
96-Year-Old Lesbian Baseball Legend Maybelle Blair Recognized by NY Mets
Blair, who played professional baseball in a women’s league, received the Amazin' Mets Foundation's inaugural Legacy Award.
September 15, 2023
Martina Navratilova Slams Margaret Court Over Transphobic Sermon
But Navratilova as her own complicated history on trans rights.
January 7, 2020
Op-ed: Brittney Griner Is Revolutionizing Women's Basketball
Will Brittney Griner's coming out break down the "feminine" wall of women's sports?
April 30, 2013
Chinese Volleyball Star Comes Out as Country Steps Up LGBTQ+ Censoring
Sun Wenjing, posting about her relationship with her girlfriend, has become one of the few out athletes in China.
September 14, 2021
Chris Mosier Wants Trans Athletes to Play the Sport They Love
The Fighters: Chris Mosier has hit his stride as an openly transgender competitive triathlete, and he's fighting so that all trans people can do the same.
August 19, 2014
Hello Olivia, Goodbye Rainbow
Is The L Word really why Martina Navratilova parted ways with the Rainbow Card and signed on with Olivia Cruises?
May 23, 2005
Olympic Committee Says Russia's Antigay Bill Won't Effect LGBT Olympians
"The IOC is an open organization and athletes of all orientations will be welcome at the Games," says a spokesman for The International Olympic Committee.
June 16, 2013
Study: LGBT Teen Athletes 'Overwhelmingly Closeted'
Respondents to the study cite homophobic and transphobic bullying as reasons for staying in the closet.
July 3, 2018