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May 14, 2013 at 3:09pm
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Out WNBA Player Brittney Griner Tells Youth ‘Be Who You Are’ At GLAAD Awards

Out WNBA player Brittney Griner spoke at the GLAAD awards this past week, encouraging young people to be proud of who they are: “Come out, don’t hide it. Don’t try to be like anybody else. Be who you are. Be comfortable in your own skin.”

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May 14, 2013 at 10:41am
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Serena Williams Retains No. 1 Ranking, Wins 50th Title at Madrid Open

On Sunday, Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova at the Madrid Open, retaining her No. 1 ranking and winning her 50th title. Incredible; congrats to Serena on yet another career milestone!

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May 13, 2013 at 11:15am
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After 17 Years, Long Lost Sisters Reunited at Track Meet

17 year-old student athletes Jordan and Robin met at a track meet, and noticed that they looked exactly alike. They began to talk. And when Jordan learned Robin’s last name, Jeter, she came to a realization and began to cry. Robin was her long-lost sister.

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April 30, 2013 at 10:22am
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Jason Collins on Coming Out: “I’m the happiest that I’ve ever been in my life”

In an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, NBA center Jason Collins says a huge weight has been lifted since coming out: “”I know that I, right now, am the happiest that I’ve ever been in my life”

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April 29, 2013 at 10:32am
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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.”

Washington Wizards Center Jason Collins has become to first openly gay player in a major American team sport: “”I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Kudos to Jason Collins for taking such an important step forward; both for himself and for so many others.

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April 25, 2013 at 2:15pm
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Former Notre Dame Star Skylar Diggins Signs w/ Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports

Former Notre Dame star and the third pick in the WNBA draft, Skylar Diggins is the latest high profile athlete to sign on with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports management company.

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April 22, 2013 at 9:47am
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Golf Prodigy Ginger Howard is Youngest Member of LPGA

Many of us may not be familiar with the name Ginger Howard; but that may quickly change in the coming month. At just 18 years-old, golf prodigy Ginger Howard is the youngest member of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association). And her younger sister Robi (16) may be right behind her.

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April 18, 2013 at 10:18am
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WNBA’s Brittney Griner Comes Out: “Don’t Hide Who You Really Are”

No.1 draft pick Brittney Griner recently discussed her sexuality in an interview with ESPN, confirming for the first time publicly that she is gay: “Don’t worry about what other people are going to say…if you’re just true to yourself, let that shine through.”

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April 17, 2013 at 2:47pm
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WNBA Legend Sheryl Swoopes is Loyola University’s New Head Coach

WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes has been hired as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team at Loyola University of Chicago. Swoopes is among the greatest women’s basketball players of all time; an Olympic gold medalist, four time WNBA champion, and three time mvp. According to ESPN, Loyola has struggled in recent years, but [...]

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April 16, 2013 at 9:46am
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Brittney Griner No. 1 Pick by Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Draft

Brittney Griner was the No. 1 WNBA draft pick last night; she’ll be rocking a Phoenix Mercury jersey next season. Griner is the second all-time scorer and the top shot blocker in Women’s NCAA history, and has a record 18 dunks. Truly a phenom.

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