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The Rise of LGBT Representation in Professional Basketball

The Rise of LGBT Representation in Professional Basketball

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Apr 17, 2023

The world of professional basketball has witnessed significant developments in the representation and acceptance of LGBTQ+ players.

Creating an Inclusive Environment: How Sports Can Embrace LGBT Athletes

Creating an Inclusive Environment: How Sports Can Embrace LGBT Athletes

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Apr 17, 2023

Creating an inclusive environment in sports is crucial not only for LGBT athletes but also for the entire athletic community.

Basketball 101: Mastering the Art of Ball Handling and Shooting Accuracy

Basketball 101: Mastering the Art of Ball Handling and Shooting Accuracy

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Apr 17, 2023

Improving your ball handling and shooting accuracy is essential for any basketball player who wants to take their game to the next level.

What You Need to Know When Betting on NFL Games

What You Need to Know When Betting on NFL Games

  • by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
  • Apr 17, 2023

Even though betting on NFL games may seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be if you know what you're doing.

Play ball!

Play ball!

  • by BAR staff
  • Mar 22, 2023

The San Francisco Gay Softball League opened its 50th season under stormy skies March 19. The opening ceremonies took place, but an exhibition game between the league and the San Francisco Police Department was postponed.

SF Gay Softball League celebrates 50 years of breaking barriers

SF Gay Softball League celebrates 50 years of breaking barriers

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Mar 1, 2023

The San Francisco Gay Softball League is celebrating 50 years of uniting the LGBTQ and athletic communities.

Brittney Griner's drama in a comic: basketball star's life told visually

Brittney Griner's drama in a comic: basketball star's life told visually

  • by Laura Moreno
  • Jan 24, 2023

Brittney Griner's inspirational life story has now been immortalized in a new comic book published by TidalWave Comics, "Female Force: Brittney Griner."

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

  • by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
  • Dec 8, 2022

Russian authorities have released WNBA star Brittney Griner.

Jock Talk: If you believe in human rights, do not watch the World Cup

Jock Talk: If you believe in human rights, do not watch the World Cup

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 11, 2022

For the first time in four decades, I will not watch a single minute of the men's soccer World Cup. Not one vuvuzela-shrieking minute.

US LGBTQ sports leader Rick Peterson dies

US LGBTQ sports leader Rick Peterson dies

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 30, 2022

Rick Peterson, a gay man and a former co-president of the Federation of Gay Games, died August 15 after he was pulled from the water while swimming in Lake Washington in Seattle.

Out in the World: Ruby spreads his message in Europe: 'You can be gay in baseball'

Out in the World: Ruby spreads his message in Europe: 'You can be gay in baseball'

  • by Heather Cassell
  • Aug 18, 2022

Bryan Ruby is spreading his love of baseball and bringing visibility to LGBTQ ballplayers in Europe this summer.

News Briefs: B.A.R.'s Besties voting is now underway

News Briefs: B.A.R.'s Besties voting is now underway

  • by Cynthia Laird
  • Aug 9, 2022

Voting is open for the Bay Area Reporter's readers' poll known as the Besties.

Russian court convicts Brittney Griner, who's sentenced to 9 years in penal colony

Russian court convicts Brittney Griner, who's sentenced to 9 years in penal colony

  • by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
  • Aug 4, 2022

A Russian court on Thursday found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of charges that she smuggled drugs into the country.

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

  • by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
  • Jul 7, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to charges that she smuggled drugs into Russia.