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Sucker punch: Lauren Boebert refunds $67k after boxer rejects transphobia

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Boxer Imane Khelif is suing JK Rowling & Elon Musk — the internet is ROASTING them and it's GLORIOUS

The internet is CACKLING over the possibility that the Olympic gold medal winner could take down Musk and Rowling!

Hunky Olympian Tom Daley Is Ready To Dive Again After Two Years Away

"I felt quite shy in a way to get back into it, because I had been part of that team for so long, and then to step out and see how things had changed, it felt weird and different,” he said.

You're Gonna Need To See The Naughty Gift Tom Daley Gave Gillian Anderson, We're Cackling

The Olympic diver truly is good with his hands.

London Olympics 2012: Team USA Women to Watch

The opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games is a little more than a month away, so with that, let’s take a closer look at just a few of the U.S. Women’s National Team gold medal hopefuls.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Goalie Hope Solo's Fiancé Arrested Following Physical Altercation

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and Olympic goalie Hope Solo’s fiancé’, former Seattle Seahawks/Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens, 33, was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of fourth degree domestic assault, after an altercation with Solo, 31, at a party the day before their planned wedding day.

SheWired's Top Ten Lesbian-ish Sports Moments of 2009

Beverage of choice in hand, I compiled a Top Ten Sports Moments best titled the Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Ugly. From lesbian mountain biker Missy Giove busted as a pot dealer, to questions about Caster Semenya's gender, it's been a bumpy ride. Grab your pom poms or put your mouth guard securely in place! Plus, Michelle Wei, Natasha Kai, Lisa Leslie and Amelie Mauresmo.

8 LGBT People Who Deserve an Out Profile

The queer lifestyle pub profiled an ultraconservative gay Breitbart editor when so many other people are deserving.

US Women’s Olympic Medal Summary: Day 4 - SPOILER ALERT

The London 2012 Olympics are only four days old, and have already provided enough dramatic storylines for the entire US women’s team and their fans. Earlier today, the US women’s gymnastics team won gold defeating Russia 183.596 to 178.530. It was the team’s first Olympic gold since the Atlanta games in 1996, and only the second gold medal for US Women’s Gymnastics overall.

Female Russian Athletes Kiss in Moscow - Sportsmanship or Pro-Gay Propaganda?

Two female Russian athletes kissed on the winners podium after taking gold in the World Track and Field Championships being held in Moscow. Now Russian officials will have to decide, was it "gay propaganda," or mere sportsmanship?

Out Aussie Beach Volleyball Veteran Natalie Cook to Retire After London Games

Natalie Cook, 37, Australia’s out beach volleyball star’s quest for gold ended in London, and with that, she will depart from the sport in which she has excelled at for almost two decades.

Tom Daley Wins First Olympic Gold Medal, Shares Inspiring Message

"I am a gay man and also an Olympic champion."

It's a Sad Day in Mudville! Softball Legend Jennie Finch to Retire

Jennie Finch, Olympic gold medalist and perhaps the most well known women’s softball player in history is set to retire after the Championship Series of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) League this weekend.

5 Reasons to Root for Bisexual British Boxer Nicola Adams at the Olympics

No matter what country you’re from, we can all agree Nicola Adams is amazing.

VOTE: SheWired's Out Woman of the Year 2012

2012, being the year of a national election and the Olympics, has been a big year for LGBTs in pop culture, politics and sports. Now SheWired would like to pay homage to the unabashedly out women who’ve moved visibility for queer women forward.

20 Super Hot Gay Athletes Who Make Us Sweat

These players have us ready to play ball!

Exclusive: US Midfielder Megan Rapinoe Shines On and Off the Field

Megan Rapinoe is not only an Olympic gold medal winning athlete at the top of her game, she is also an outspoken advocate for the equality movement, making headlines over the summer after she came out publicly as a lesbian in Out Magazine.

The US Women's Soccer Team Is Still Getting Ripped Off By Sexism

This isn't even a matter of equal pay for equal work because the women are doing MORE work.