As a result of Title IX, and a new generation of parents who want their daughters to have the opportunities they never had, women's sports have arrived.

I was very bitter, frustrated, hurt, angry - I went through all types of emotions when I first was out of the WNBA.

I never really officially retired from the WNBA, I just left the doors open.

There was the misconception out there that I retired after the 2008 season, but that was never the case. I wasn't done with basketball yet, and I'm still not done.

Being gay has nothing to do with the three gold medals or the three MVPs or the four championships I've won. I'm still the same person. I'm Sheryl.

No matter how far life pushes you down, no matter how much you hurt, you can always bounce back.

Women play just as hard as guys do. We're just as competitive.