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Rooting Interest: WNBA's Impact on Queer Identity Explored

2/21/2026

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Cat Disabato's novel Rooting Interest examines the WNBA's growth and its impact on the queer community.
Disabato became a WNBA supporter in 2020, inspired by players' activism.
The story follows Jennifer Felix, a sports journalist, reassigned to cover the WNBA All-Star Weekend, as she navigates her identity and the league's history.
Disabato discusses her writing, likening sex scenes to action scenes, and notes a desire for more WNBA romances.

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Story summary

Cat Disabato's novel Rooting Interest examines the WNBA's growth and its impact on the queer community.
Disabato became a WNBA supporter in 2020, inspired by players' activism.
The story follows Jennifer Felix, a sports journalist, reassigned to cover the WNBA All-Star Weekend, as she navigates her identity and the league's history.
Disabato discusses her writing, likening sex scenes to action scenes, and notes a desire for more WNBA romances.