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Analyzing the stigma lesbian athletes face

Brittney Griner, age 22, wasted no time in publicly coming out as gay, and therefore National Center for Lesbian Rights sports project director Helen Carroll believes she has shown us "who the present day gay or lesbian athlete can be."

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Ex-Baylor players respond to Griner controversy

In response to ESPN’s latest feature, ex-Baylor players were adamant about sharing another perspective to this story -- and since it was not represented in the original piece. So here’s their perspective in their own words.

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Zirin on making sports 'an anti-sexist safe space'

This past week, Dave Zirin of The Nation visited the Bay Area and discussed mixing sports and politics, homophia in sports, and the role of women's sports in helping sports culture evolve into an "anti-sexist safe space".

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New WNBA promo spot to be aired tonight

And the season is beginning on Friday!

Analyzing the stigma lesbian athletes face

Brittney Griner, age 22, wasted no time in publicly coming out as gay, and therefore National Center for Lesbian Rights sports project director Helen Carroll believes she has shown us "who the present day gay or lesbian athlete can be."

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Ex-Baylor players respond to Griner controversy

In response to ESPN’s latest feature, ex-Baylor players were adamant about sharing another perspective to this story -- and since it was not represented in the original piece. So here’s their perspective in their own words.

Zirin on making sports 'an anti-sexist safe space'

This past week, Dave Zirin of The Nation visited the Bay Area and discussed mixing sports and politics, homophia in sports, and the role of women's sports in helping sports culture evolve into an "anti-sexist safe space".

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Tornado decimates OKC; you can help (Update12)

A devastating tornado ripped through Moore and south Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 24. Be safe if you are local, and if you want to help then consider donating to the American Red Cross.

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Toledo lands Big Ten transfer Brenae Harris

The Toledo Rockets have landed Michigan transfer Brenae Harris.

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Interview: Jessica Jenkins on life overseas

Former St. Bonaventure guard Jessica Jenkins is now playing in top league in Iceland. Swish Appeal had a chance to catch up with her and learn a little bit more about what life is like for a women's basketball player overseas.

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Tulsa/LA; Phoenix/Japan; NBA Western Finals

Plenty of basketball going on today.

USA Women's World Univeristy Games team roster set

A multitude of players gathered in Colorado Springs with the hopes of making the roster for the USA Women’s World University Games Team. Out of the 33 players that tried out, here’s the list of the 12 players who made the team.

Sunday links: Mystics/Lynx, Sun/Liberty & Griner

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the the Washington Mystics, 74-57, Saturday night in Bismarck, N.D., the Liberty bested the Sun and some unsettling news was revealed about Baylor's handling of Brittney Griner's homosexuality.

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"Anything you can put your mind to, no matter what obstacles may stand in your way, is attainable through hard work and dedication." - Tamika Catchings

Liberty get revenge on Sun

Cappie's baaaaaaaaaaack...

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Meet and Greet with Diggins postgame! In Atlanta!

And that is unacceptable. Read more on why.

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CT goes to NY; DC plays Minny in North Dakota

We get to see which teams show what they're made of.

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Vox Media network is back up and running!!!!!!!!!!

Celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Happy Birthday Nate!

Also, network issues still aren't completely resolved yet but the sites are a LOT better!

What is the jump from preps to NCAA DII ball like?

During the recent Hunterdon AAU Tournament Tara Flynn took time out from score table duties to discuss the move.

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WNBA: Women's National Brittney Association

Phoenix hits the national airwaves at least six times this year, five times more than four WNBA teams.

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Vox Media aware of SB Nation network problems

Nuff said and it's been going on for the last couple days.

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Cambage returning to Tulsa for 2013 WNBA season

In quite a surprising turn of events, Liz Cambage, the on-again, off-again center for the Shock will be joining the 2013 WNBA season after all.

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