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The perfect quote to kick off Pride Month if we don't say so ourselves. 🙌🏳️‍🌈⁣ •⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Oh, and we can't possibly kick off this incredible month without mentioning the queens: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe. 👑🏀⚽⁣ •⁣ Two of the most famous athletes in the history of the WNBA and NWSL, respectively, they both retired from playing in recent years but are still everywhere in the women’s sports space, from Bird’s media company to Rapinoe’s advocacy to their joint production venture, "A Touch More." 👏⁣ •⁣ The two met while competing in the 2016 Olympics (casual) and have been engaged since 2020. And while their individual playing careers and post-retirement projects are changing the game for women’s sports, their romantic relationship is arguably the most impactful. 💜⁣ •⁣ This month, The GIST is highlighting important LGBTQIA+ athletes and their stories, as well as important cultural moments in pride's history. We want to continue to use our platform to elevate underrepresented voices in ...

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