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Trans women banned from playing cricket
- Transgender women have been barred from playing in international women's matches under a new policy from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the BBC reported. Any player who has gone through male puberty will not be eligible ...
Chicago Red Stars provide 2023 roster update
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO (November 20, 2023) — In accordance with the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) end-of-season process, the Chicago Red Stars announce the following roster updates. The club exercised the option ...
WORLD Latvia, nonbinary magistrate, Gay Games end, Israel soldiers
- Latvia's parliament voted to allow same-sex couples to establish civil unions, Reuters reported. Said couples now have legal recognitionbut fewer rights than married couples. The new legislation, slated to take effect in the middle of next ...
Out sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson receives multiple honors
- Over the past few weeks, LGBTQ+ sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson has received several honors. The city of Dallas honored LGBTQ+ sprinter Sha'Carri Richardsontwice, according to LGBTQ Nation. Her former high school named the track where she ran ...
Karen Leetzow named Chicago Red Stars president
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO (Nov. 15, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars have appointed sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow as the club's new president. Leetzow joins the Red Stars after serving as the chief legal officer of the ...
Megan Rapinoe ends career with injury
- Soccer icon Megan Rapinoe ended her legendary career on Nov. 11, as an injury caused her to leave her team's championship loss in the NWSL championship, ESPN reported. Rapinoe's team, the OL Reign, fell to NJ/NY ...
Chicago Red Stars' Julia Bianchi called up to Brazilian Women's National Team
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO (November 10, 2023) — Chicago Red Stars midfielder, Julia Bianchi, will join the Brazilian Women's National Team for their upcoming friendly matches against Japan and Nicaragua in Brazil. This will be Bianchi's second time jo ...
PASSAGES Local bowling legend, Wordle enthusiast Mary Ann Graziano
- Mary Ann Graziano was a fervent Wordle player, avid bowler and an ace golfer. But above all else, she was a friend to many. The Palatine native died Oct. 9 at the age of 82, after a long illness that left ...
Gay Games dealing with backlash, low turnout
- Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 (which is also taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico) is taking place, but is contending with some obstacles, including political backlash and low registration numbers, media outlets have reported. According to ...
Queer athlete named women's rugby player of the year
- World Rugby announced that British captain Marlie Packer has been named this year's World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard, according to a media release. Packer received the award in front ...
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Republican governors ask NCAA to ban trans women from women's sports
- Nine Republican governors have signed a letter to the NCAA asking the organization to ban trans women from competing in college women's sports, LGBTQ Nation reported. Among those signing the letter were Govs. Kristi Noem of ...
Sky player receives WNBA's sportsmanship award
- The WNBA announced that Chicago Sky veteran center Elizabeth Williams is the recipient of the 2023 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, per a press release. The award is given to a player that exemplifies the ideals of ...
Former NBA player denies assault of another man, said sex was consensual
- Former NBA player Dwight Howard has denied sexually assaulting another manbut said they had consensual sex, The Advocate reported. In court documents, Howard said the encounter consisted of "consensual sexual activity" and that he caused no ...
In a first, NBA referee comes out as transgender, nonbinary
- NBA referee Che Flores (they/them) came out as transgender and nonbinary in an interview with GQ, The Advocate noted. Flores is the first out trans or nonbinary referee in the NBA, and potentially the other major ...
USA Cycling unveils updated trans policy
- USA Cycling (USAC), the governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, unveiled its revised Transgender Athlete Participation Policy, Cycling Weekly reported. In doing so, USAC is aligning itself with the standards set ...
LGBTQ+ figure skater lands triple axel in competition
- Amber Glennwho identifies as bisexual and pansexualbecame the sixth U.S. female figure skater to land a clean triple axel in competition, hitting the jump at Skate America on Oct. 22, NBC Sports noted. "It's been more ...
Weatherspoon officially becomes Sky coach; wheelchair tennis tourney
- The Chicago Sky officially named WNBA legend and Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon as the franchise's new head coach, confirming early reports. Weatherspoon had an eight-year career in the league, with her first seven seasons with ...
Three Chicago Red Stars selected for international teams
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- CHICAGO (October 18, 2023) — Chicago Red Stars defender Casey Krueger and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher will join the United States Women's National Team (USWNT), while midfielder Bianca St-Georges will be ...
DePaul women's basketball game against Iowa attracts 55K
- A DePaul University exhibition women's basketball game against the University of Iowa set a record. The Iowa Hawkeyes' 94-72 win over DePaul in the "Crossover at Kinnick" on Oct. 15 drew 55,646 fans, according to ESPN. ...
Red Stars fall as the Reign's Rapinoe scores twice in her final match
- Megan Rapinoe knows how to go out with a bang. The lesbian soccer icon scored a bracetwo goals in one gameas her OL Reign topped the Chicago Red Stars 3-0 at SeatGeek Stadium in her final ...
Chicago Red Stars forward Cheyna Matthews to retire following Oct. 15 match
- CHICAGO (October 13, 2023) — Cheyna Matthews, a forward for the Chicago Red Stars, will retire from professional soccer following the team's match against OL Reign (and Megan Rapinoe) on Sunday, Oct. 15, at SeatGeek Stadium. ...
Chicago Red Stars head coach departs team
- Chicago Red Stars head coach Chris Petrucelli will not return to lead the team in 2024, the club announced. "We appreciate Chris' service as coach, especially during this ownership transition, and we wish him well in ...
Chicago Red Stars release 2024 season ticket memberships
- CHICAGO (Oct. 10, 2023) — Chicago Red Stars fans can secure Season Ticket Memberships for the club's 2024 campaign beginning today. Fans are invited to join the players, coaching staff and front office as the club ...
Report: Chicago Sky to hire Teresa Weatherspoon as head coach
- WNBA icon Teresa Weatherspoonwho was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019is reportedly finalizing a deal to become the Chicago Sky's newest head coach, according to several media outlets. During her time playing ...
Red Stars fall; last game to take place against OL Reign and Rapinoe
- In a high-scoring affair, the Chicago Red Stars fell to the Kansas City Current 6-3 in Kansas City on Oct. 7. With the loss, the Red Stars are now mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. The Red ...
Trans nonbinary runner allowed to use testosterone for USA Track & Field-sanctioned events
- Nonbinary transmasculine runner Cal Calamia (he/they) was granted USADA (U.S. Doping Agency) permission to take testosterone while competing at USA Track & Field-sanctioned ...
Red Stars beat Racing Louisville 1-0
- On Sept. 30, the Chicago Red Stars kept their playoff hopes alive behind a 1-0 win against Racing Louisville FC at SeatGeek Stadium. The victory extended Chicago's no-loss streak to four matches. Midfielder Bianca St-Georgesfresh off ...
LGBTQ+ player wins WNBA's MVP Award
- Breanna Stewart won her second WNBA MVP award after a career-best scoring season in her first season with the New York Liberty, Yahoo! Sports reported. The WNBA posted on X (formerly Twitter), "Stewie averaged 23.0 PPG, ...
Megan Rapinoe receives send-off in last international match
- Lesbian soccer icon Megan Rapinoe received a triumphant send-off in her last international match, and the United States beat South Africa 2-0 at Chicago's Soldier Field on Sept. 24, per ABC News. Trinity Rodman and Emily ...
Chicago Red Stars exercise option for goalie Alyssa Naeher
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--From a press release
- CHICAGO (Sept. 20, 2023) — The Chicago Red Stars has exercised the contract option for goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher for 2024. Naeher joined the Chicago Red Stars in 2016 from former National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club, ...
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