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Sophie Cunningham's Views on Trans Athletes Are Wrong, Not Common Sense
Basketball player Sophie Cunningham has spoken out against transgender women in sports.
Experts and LGBTQ+ advocates say her arguments are wrong and harmful. Sophie Cunningham is an American basketball player. She has spoken out against transgender women in women's sports. Many people call her views 'common sense.' But experts and LGBTQ+ advocates strongly disagree. Cunningham supports banning transgender women from women's sports. She says this is about fairness. But critics say her arguments are not based on good science. They say her views hurt transgender people. Transgender women are women. They deserve the right to play sports. Many sports organizations already have rules about this.…
Two Women Are Living Their Baseball Dream
Ashton Lansdell and Denae Benites are two women making their mark in baseball. The LGBTQ+ athletes are having their busiest and most…
13 Lesbian Basketball Couples Making Their Mark in the WNBA
Thirteen current and former WNBA players are in relationships with other women's basketball players. Their visibility celebrates LGBTQ+…
WNBA All-Star Weekend 2026: Gay Highlights and Athletic Moments
The WNBA All-Star Weekend 2026 delivered exciting athletic moments and LGBTQ+ highlights. From the Stud Budz staying authentic to Azzi…
Quiz: What Type of Gym Gay Are You?
There are many different ways to be gay at the gym. Autostraddle created a fun quiz to help you find out which type of gym gay you are.…
Autostraddle Print Magazine Issue #03 Is Here: Be Gay, Do Sports
Autostraddle has launched its third print magazine issue, themed around LGBTQ+ people in sports. The issue celebrates queer athletes and…
LGBTQ+ Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August. LGBTQ+ athletes from around the world will…
Spain wins World Cup 2026: Should LGTBIQ+ people celebrate?
Spain won the 2026 Football World Cup. Many LGTBIQ+ people wonder if they should celebrate. Debate…
LGBTQ+ Highlights of the 2026 World Cup: Pride Games and Boycotts
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, brought new visibility for LGBTQ+…
Sports Have Always Been a Fight for Gender Equality
The Supreme Court recently ruled on transgender girls and women in sports, sparking major debate.…
World Cup 2026: Homophobia in Football Remains Unpunished
During the 2026 World Cup, homophobic chanting persists in stadiums despite FIFA's official…
Supreme Court Trans Sports Ruling Goes Beyond Athletics
The US Supreme Court's ruling on transgender athletes goes beyond sports. It raises deeper…
US Supreme Court Allows State Bans on Trans Women in Sports
The US Supreme Court has upheld state bans on transgender women in sports, marking a major blow to…
US Supreme Court allows states to ban trans girls from female sports
The US Supreme Court has ruled that states can legally ban transgender girls and women from female…
Trans Youth Athletes Promise to Keep Playing After Supreme Court Ruling
The US Supreme Court upheld laws banning transgender girls from women's sports teams. Trans youth…
Florida Politicians Try to Ban Trans Girl from Irish Dance Championship
Two Florida Republican congressmen are pressuring Irish dance officials to ban a transgender girl…
FIFA Allows LGBTIQ+ Flags at World Cup 'Pride Match'
FIFA has confirmed LGBTIQ+ flags will be permitted at the World Cup 'Pride Match'. This decision…
FIFA Allows Rainbow Flags at Seattle World Cup Match
FIFA has confirmed that rainbow flags are allowed at the Seattle World Cup match between Egypt and…
World Cup 'Pride Match': Egypt vs Iran – What About LGBTQ+ Rights?
Seattle will host a World Cup 'Pride Match' between Egypt and Iran on 26 June, with rainbow flags…
Right-Wing Celebrities Offer to Pay Fines for MLB Players Who Protested Pride Night
Three San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their caps during the team's Pride Night…
Blues and Proud: Queer and Proud to Support France's Team
Jean-Baptiste Montarnier leads Blues and Proud, France's only LGBT+ supporter club affiliated with…
Eight World Cup footballers support the LGTBIQ+ community
No World Cup footballer has openly declared themselves queer. However, eight players have shown…
UFC Fighter Claims Michelle Obama Is a Man at White House Event
A UFC fighter made a false and hurtful claim about Michelle Obama at a White House event. A trans…
How Safe Is the 2026 World Cup for LGBTQ+ Fans?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. LGBTQ+ fans face very…
New Book: When Football Excludes Instead of Unites
A new book examines exclusion in football. LGBTQ+ people especially experience discrimination in…
Millwall FC Publishes First-Ever 'Pride Playbook' for LGBTQ+ Football
Millwall FC has published a groundbreaking 78-page 'Pride Playbook' to help football clubs build…
Trans Senior Competes at California Track Championships, But Media Misses the Point
A transgender senior athlete is competing at the California state track championships. The New…
Mapi León and Ingrid Syrstad Engen face off in Women's Champions League final
Mapi León and Ingrid Syrstad Engen are a couple facing each other in the UEFA Women's Champions…
Billie Jean King Earns University Diploma at Age 82
Tennis legend Billie Jean King finally earned her university diploma at 82. She wanted to study in…
New Film 'Agon' Stars Queer Olympic Athlete Alice Bellandi
'Agon' is an experimental film starring openly queer Olympic judo athlete Alice Bellandi. The film…
LGTBIQ+ Football Team GMadrid Sports Reports Homophobic Abuse During Match
GMadrid Sports' LGTBIQ+ football team filed a complaint after homophobic insults from an opposing…
2026 WNBA Western Conference: First Week Review and Highlights
The 2026 WNBA Western Conference had an exciting first week. Portland impressed, the Wings soared,…
Iran vraagt FIFA om verbod op Pride-vlaggen bij WK-wedstrijden
Iran heeft FIFA gevraagd om Pride-vlaggen te verbieden bij hun WK 2026-wedstrijden. De eis zorgt…
Wiesbaden: Female footballer insulted with homophobic remarks via megaphone
A female footballer was insulted during a match in Wiesbaden. Queer-hostile remarks were made…
50 LGBTQ+ Players in the WNBA: Who Are They?
The 2026 WNBA season features 50 openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer players. The league…
2026 WNBA Eastern Conference Preview: Seven Teams Ready to Compete
The 2026 WNBA Eastern Conference features seven competitive teams with big questions to answer.…
Christian School Wins $500,000 After Refusing to Play Against Trans Athlete
A Christian school refused to compete against a team with a transgender player. The school then…
Diversity Games: International Volleyball Tournament Against LGBTIphobia in Torremolinos
Torremolinos welcomes the Diversity Games, Spain's most LGBTIQ+-inclusive volleyball tournament.…
Transgender man joins Minnesota Aurora women's soccer team
The Minnesota Aurora FC has signed its first openly transgender player, a decorated goalkeeper.…
2026 World Cup Starts Amid Fear and Discrimination
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens in a climate of fear, with serious concerns about LGBTQ+ safety,…
Mexico Prepares to Fight Anti-Gay Chant at World Cup
Mexican football officials are taking action against a well-known anti-gay chant. Fans often use…
Olympics Bans Trans Women and DSD Athletes from Women's Events
The International Olympic Committee has banned trans women and DSD athletes from women's events at…
WNBA Draft: Gay Athletes and Their Fans Steal the Show
Gay players were the stars at the WNBA draft in New York. Their supporters celebrated this moment…
Young hockey player talks about coming out and team life
A 23-year-old hockey player shared his coming out story. He says humor helped him feel comfortable…
AFL Player Collard Suspended for Homophobic Remarks
St Kilda footballer Lance Collard must miss seven games for homophobic remarks. The AFL tribunal…
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