http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/WNBA-star-becomes-only-openly-gay-player-active-1186038.php
Three-time Olympic gold medalist. Three-time Most Valuable Player in the WNBA. And, as of Wednesday, the only openly gay athlete to currently play a major professional team sport.
Many people said Sheryl Swoopes‘ announcement that she is gay was a non-story — either because her sexuality shouldn’t matter or because she is far from a household name. But the Houston Comets star, perhaps the best woman to ever work the hardwoods, is in a public club of one. And that has made her revelation a landmark.