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Three Derry men were found not guilty of murdering queer journalist Lyra McKee in 2019. In response to the verdict, McKee’s family said the justice system had “completely failed” both McKee and the family, The Guardian reports. The trial, which took place in Belfast, cleared Jordan Devine, 25, Paul McIntyre, 58, and Peter Cavanagh, 38, of McKee’s murder. McKee, who was 29, was shot and killed while covering unrest that broke out in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Professional hockey player Carly “CJ” Jackson is officially off the market! The Seattle Torrent goaltender hard launched their relationship on Instagram this week, sharing a series of affectionate photos in celebration of their mystery woman’s birthday. “My sweetheart, happy birthday,” reads the simple caption.

Hello, sporty gays! Welcome to this roundup of everything that went down in the queer world of women’s sports this week. From the WNBA to the Supreme Court and even ice skating, this is your place to get caught up on the gayest moments you might have missed! Supreme Court Rules States Can Ban Trans Girls From Sports Teams The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states may ban trans women and girls from participating in women’s and girls’ school sports programs.

The West African country of Niger is seeing what local advocates say is a “witch-hunt” against the LGBTQ+ community after a new penal code banning homosexuality was passed earlier this year. About 40 people have been arrested and 16 imprisoned so far over the new laws, according to local media, The Guardian reports.

Once a year, WNBA fans get to set aside our differences and celebrate the talent, chaos, and, frankly, queerness of this wonderful league. Of course, I’m talking about All-Star Weekend. All of the best players in the league gather to compete in skills challenges, face off in an All-Star Game, and live their best lives at parties that are being livestreamed by the StudBudz for all to see.

Another sapphic sports couple has gotten engaged! A big congratulations in order for Kali Flanagan and Allie Munroe of the Toronto Sceptres. The teammates shared the exciting news via Instagram on Wednesday. “Signed a lifetime contract,” Flanagan wrote alongside a series of snaps showing off their rings, their dog, and what looks to have been a beachside proposal. Both hockey players were drafted by the Toronto Sceptres when the Professional Women’s Hockey League was formed in 2023.

If you’re feeling the post-Pride Month slump, just know that we hear you, we see you, and we feel you. That being said, gurl, it’s time to get up and get your lez on. We’ve already done your July homework for you. From can’t-miss TV and movies to books, music, sports, parties, and the advice you didn’t know you needed, here’s everything worth putting on your radar this month. And yes, there will be a quiz.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that lesbian theater actress Sharon D. Clarke will take on the title role of Othello in a new production scheduled to open in February 2027. Directed by Monique Touko, the reimagining will see Shakespeare’s tragedy taken into a future threatened by the climate crisis, with Clarke as the center of military power in the role, according to Variety.

If you ever looked at Heated Rivalry and thought, “I wish we had a version of this about ice skating and women,” your wish has (sort of) been granted. On Monday, HBO Max released a “love letter” to the hit hockey show from Olympic figure skating champion Amber Glenn and influencer Lena Lemon in the form of a short—but seriously impactful—enemies-to-lovers style video.

Trailblazing lesbian state lawmaker Karen Clark of Minnesota died Tuesday at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Clark was the first out candidate to run for a Minnesota state office and win, Minnesota Public Radio reports. Born in Oklahoma, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member represented several neighborhoods in Minneapolis in the state house from 1981 until 2019. She told MPR in an older interview, “I was elected in 1980, the same day as Ronald Reagan.