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Covering sports that fly under the radar with a focus on women and LGBTQIA+ folks. beyondthebig5.com
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I find this part of UFA's press release a little funny.

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Quote that reads: "The partnership also introduces the Professional Ultimate Frisbee disc to CFDAC members, including the Chinese Ultimate League (CUL)."
October 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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This is what the stands looked like during the mixed game, for reference. Way less people!
Two ultimate players leap for the disc in the air as onlookers in a small stadium look on
October 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Seen on the sidelines during Semifinal Saturday: another good dog.
A dark brown, almost black, big dog with some white around its nose lays down on the grass next to their human buddy while watching ultimate frisbee.
October 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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San Francisco Fury continues their undefeated streak at USAU Club Nats and defeats Molly Brown in the semis 15-9! They'll face either Scandal or Brute Squad in the finals tomorrow.
Photo of an ultimate player in a blue jersey catching the disc to win the game An ultimate player wearing a blue short sleeve jersey holds the disc in the air and smiles big after scoring the game winning point
October 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Good dogs at the USA Ultimate club nationals today!
Two dogs sit on a grass field while one starts to run array
October 25, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Seen at SeaTac! #TridentsUp
A sign at a sandwich shop at the Seattle airport that reads "Mariners! Thank you for a great season"
October 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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I don't need another quadball jersey... but if I did, I would buy this one from Case Western. The designer is Cleo Brooks out of Boston University. teams.breakmark.com/group/qbf202...
A blue and black swirly pattern with the words CWRU across the right chest, next to a graphic of 3 quadball hoops, adorns this short sleeve jersey. There are also versions of the jersey with no sleeves, long sleeves, and a hood.
October 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Beautiful day for some rugby! Seattle Rugby Club won over Boise United 46-17 at Magnuson Park in Seattle.
A rugby player catches the ball after being lifted in the air
September 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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This portrait of @uncannymagazine.bsky.social's poetry editor is one of my favorites.
A person in a shiny and patterned blue and green dress with a refined big hat holds a Hugo award.
September 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Here are the winners of the USA Touch Nationals!

Masters - Seattle
Mixed - New Orleans
Women's Open - Portland
Men's - Peaks Academy
A touch rugby player in a teal jersey is sprayed with champagne A touch rugby player in a purple jersey smiles as he scores a try A touch rugby player in a red jersey narraworly avoids being tagged by a player on the opposing team A touch rugby player in a white jersey flies in the air with the ball, about to score a try
August 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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The Premier Ultimate League All-Stars beat the Western Ultimate League in yesterday's first ever match between the two, 15-9!

Watch the (gorgeous I gotta say) broadcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/sHVz2qI...
Photo by Daniel Cohen of two PUL All-Stars celebrating during a game. Their jerseys are neon red and there are fans in the stand behind them.
August 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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The Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book goes to Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger!

"Speak against fascism and cruelty" Badger implored in their acceptance speech.
Author Darcie Little Badger wearing a green pattern dress accepts an award that looks like a robot
August 17, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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The awards opened with a flick inspired by Agatha All Along, "Down the Hugo Road."
Hugo awards hosts and friends sing while wearing colorful nice outfits
August 17, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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Becky Chambers had to move her reading @seattlein2025.org to the terrace lounge because hundreds of people showed up, way more than the capacity of the original room! She read from a draft of her latest novel, which is a romance. The book comes out next year.
An author with glasses stands before a crowd wearing a red cardigan, a white tank top, and black pants.
August 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Always a good time when I get to shoot quadball! This is from the Glorious B*tches Galore expo game in Redmond, WA today, which featured only women and non-binary players.

There were barely any stoppages. The HR let the game flow and there were only a few fouls.

It was, in fact, glorious.
A seeker wearing a pink jersey reaches out to grab the black tail off the yellow shorts if the flag runner, who is wearing a red jersey
August 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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I'm going to @seattlein2025.org next week and took a glance at the programming schedule today. This panel on sports in speculative fiction is absolutely perfect for me! Now to decide which quadball jersey to wear...
Space Jam! Sports in Speculative Fiction Science Fiction Room 321, Fri. 3–4 p.m. The ways in which sports have been depicted in science fiction and fantasy say a lot about the fictional cultures of these narratives. Would Quidditch be an interesting sport to watch? What role does parrises squares play in the universe of Star Trek? Will the Houston Energy be able to defend their rollerball championship? Seth Heasley (M), Elektra Hammond, Fonda Lee, Marie Vibbert, Tim Chawaga
August 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Belgium has won the IQA World Cup! They defeated Germany 170*-90.
Belgium seeker reaching for the flag attached to the runner's shorts in a quadball match A team celebrating after winning a world championship
July 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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The IQA will crown a new champion tonight! In the finals of World Cup are Germany and Belgium. The third place game will be between USA and Australia.
The German seeker grabs the flag as their beater teammate looks towards off frame at the dodgeball that just missed the seeker.
July 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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One day one day until the IQA World Cup!
A player with the ball is tackled from behind and there's a great sunset in the background. The text on the photo reads 1 Day until 2025 IQA World Cup. Taylor Crawford from US National Team and Michael Li from Team Hong Kong.
July 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Happy Pride from Seattle!
The Space Needle rises tall against a blue sky in Seattle during the Pride Parade. There is a marching band in the foreground wearing rainbow colors.
June 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM