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‘One of a Kind’ Megan Rapinoe Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy After Final U.S. Match

Two World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal would be enough for many, but the 38-year-old has never just been satisfied with sporting achievements.

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.

Gay Rugby Team Founder Gets Spotlight at World Cup

Cyril Leroy, founder of Les Galliards in France, was official ball carrier for the Rugby World Cup's opening match Friday, and he will appear in TV commercials during the tournament.

Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win

Gauff gave a shout out to the lesbian icon after receiving her $3 million check.

Transgender High School Tennis Coach Rehired After Prolonged Controversy

School board members denied that transphobia was in play, but supporters of coach Sasha Yates begged to differ.

Who Is Retiring NFL Player Carl Nassib?

The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.

Josh Cavallo Challenges FIFA to Accept LGBTQ+ Players and Fans

The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.

Gettysburg School Board Battles Over Rehiring of Trans Tennis Coach

One of the board members stalling renewal of Sasha Yates's contract is an activist with Moms for Liberty.

Queer Woman Sha’Carri Richardson Is Now Fastest Woman in the World

Richardson's comeback is just in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

No Second Season for 'A League of Their Own'

A short second season for the LGBTQ-inclusive series had been announced, but it won't happen now because of Hollywood strikes, sources say.

Idaho's Anti-Trans Sports Law Still Blocked After Appeals Court Ruling

“This is an important victory for common sense, equality, and the rights of transgender youth under the law,” the ACLU's Chase Strangio said.

North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.

89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive

Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Megyn Kelly Says Megan Rapinoe Has 'Poisoned' Soccer Team Against U.S.

Kelly's fellow right-wingers claim the team is "accepting mediocrity" and focusing too much on "woke" causes.

Adam Rippon Blasts Lance Armstrong for His Comments on Trans Athletes

"I don’t need to hear what the greatest cheater in American history has to say about what he thinks is an unfair advantage," the out figure skater said.

First Transgender NFL Cheerleader Stands Proud in Face of Hateful Trolls

She wrote about her love for movement and expression and the trolls who would try to steal her joy.

Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights

The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.

Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement, Says This Is Her Last World Cup

Rapinoe said the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be her final one.

Anti-Trans Misinformation Spewed at Senate Hearing — But It Gets Countered

The hearing was on the realities of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.

Wrestler CM Punk Goes Viral Standing Up for Trans Kids From Inside the Ring

The pro-wrestling star CM Punk spoke out in support of LGBTQ+ youth and queer rights.