Two Anti-LGBTQ Nations. One World Cup Pride Match. A Global Conversation Begins.
Against the backdrop of Pride Weekend, this unexpected pairing transforms a single match into a statement about visibility, safety, and the right to exist. Seattle’s World Cup organizers always envisioned the city’s Pride Match as a celebration. A moment where the world’s biggest sporting event meets a city with a long standing history of LGBTQ+ […]
Leah Williamson Just Hard-Launched Her Girlfriend Elle Smith and the Internet Lost It
Move over, soft-launch era — England captain Leah Williamson just hard-launched her girlfriend, former Miss USA Elle Smith, and queer fans everywhere are thriving. For months, the rumors were swirling. Were those matching vacation pics just a coincidence? Was that birthday paddleboard selfie a wink at something more? And why did their Instagram comments read […]
From Liberty Games to Late Nights: Women’s Sports Bars Are Changing NYC’s Queer Scene
The other night at a Liberty playoff game, I looked around Barclays Center and couldn’t believe how queer the crowd felt. Everywhere I turned, there were couples holding hands, groups of queer women in Liberty gear, and friends buzzing with the kind of energy that felt more like Pride weekend than a basketball game. It […]
Women’s Sports Bars Are Finally Here—And They’re Changing the Game
I grew up as an athlete. Basketball shaped me—not just as a sport but as a core part of my identity. My teammates were my closest friends, and my dad and I bonded over shooting hoops in the backyard. Sports made me who I am, and watching the explosion of women’s sports today is surreal. […]
Queer & Lesbian Athletes Thrive in the PWHL—Here’s What (and Who) You Should Know
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has quickly cemented itself as a powerful force in the rise of women’s sports, and its impact extends far beyond the rink. With six teams spanning both the U.S. and Canada, the league is not only setting attendance records but also proving to be a welcoming home for queer […]
Lesbian Boxer Cindy Ngamba Makes Olympic History: First Refugee Team Athlete to Win a Boxing Medal
Cindy Ngamba, a 25-year-old out lesbian boxer, just made history as the first athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team to win an Olympic medal. But her story is about so much more than just sports—it’s about overcoming huge challenges, especially as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Ngamba’s journey started in Cameroon, where she was […]
Run with Olympian Nikki Hiltz: Virtual Pride 5K Fundraiser for Trans Health
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and hit the virtual pavement! This October, queer power couple Olympian Nikki Hiltz (they/them) and their partner, professional middle-distance runner Emma Gee (she/her), are hosting the annual Pride 5K. This event, designed to raise money for LGBTQIA+ non-profits, is a celebration of love, acceptance, and the power […]
17 Queer Olympians Competing for Team USA in 2024
The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France, are almost here, and I couldn’t be more pumped! It’s a fantastic time for women’s sports, and tons of queer athletes will play pivotal roles in their events. I have such incredible memories of watching the Olympics with my family and am so excited by the fact that this […]