Scroll To Top

wnba legend

21+ pics of big beefy body babes

These swole gym rats show there is truly nothing better than a woman with muscles.

Candace Parker, queer WNBA legend, is retiring 'privately with the ones I love'

Parker, who is also a mom of two with her wife, Anna Petrakova, announced she will not be returning to the game.

Out Basketball Legend Seimone Augustus Retires From WNBA

The eight-time all-star, who won four WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx, already announced her future plans.

WNBA legend Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, welcome their first child together

The couple welcomed a baby boy earlier this month.

Brittney Griner reveals she considered suicide while in Russian captivity

The WNBA legend opened up to Robin Roberts about the hopelessness she felt under the conditions she had to endure.

Watch Sue Bird talk about coming out in exclusive clip from her documentary 'Sue Bird: In The Clutch'

Catch the WNBA legend talk about her decision to publicly come out after being out to her family and friends for more than a decade.

Report: WNBA Stars Told Not to 'Fuss' Over Brittney Griner Arrest

Retired basketball icon Lisa Leslie is speaking out.

Sue Bird Leads Team to WNBA Finals While Playing With Broken Nose

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are bowing down to the queen of basketball.

Women's sports bars are on a winning streak and 'slaying the trolls'

When Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in 2022, she started a movement: Bars that only show women’s sports. Now, fandom and pay are rapidly growing — and it’s time for the Olympics.

Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Trip to Brittney Griner's First WNBA Game Back

It was Brittney Griner’s first regular season game since she was released from a Russian prison camp.

Russia Releases Mug Shot of WNBA's Brittney Griner — Questions Arise

It comes as some question why Griner's story hasn't been bigger news. 

She is Our Champion

She has logged every superlative in the basketball record books. Now WNBA Houston Comets superstar Sheryl Swoopes makes history again, by coming out about her happy family life with her long-term lesbian love -- and signing with Olivia. And she's only just begun.

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Engagement

The sports stars announced the news with a sweet Instagram post.

Athletes Oppose Anti-Trans Texas Bill

About 50 athletes have signed on to Athlete Ally's letter condemning the state's "bathroom bill," including (from left) Gus Kenworthy, Brittney Griner, and Aydian Dowling.

Dozens of Celebs to Take Stand Against Bullying on Spirit Day

GLAAD has announced a star-studded list of participants in the annual campaign, to take place Thursday.

Brittney Griner Was Bullied and Won't Let It Stop Her (or You)

The Entertainers: One of the best basketball players in the game uses her platform to help kids feel confident about being different.

Kamala Harris: Our One-on-One With the Vice President

As Republicans vehemently attack reproductive and trans rights, the VP sees a linked battle for bodily autonomy.

VOTE: 55 Inspiring LGBT Athletes for Pride Month

From the world of sports, we can think of 55 reasons to be proud. Take a look at this list and then show your support by voting on the last page for your favorites.

12 Crimes That Changed the LGBT World

The Advocate has covered the LGBT community for 45 years, and these crimes won't soon be forgotten.

Coming Out in Print

Award-winning actors, iconic rock stars, champion athletes, and controversial political figures -- all have shared their coming-out stories with The Advocate.