Becky Burke responds to criticism of pregnancy announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:50 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke addressed negative comments following her announcement of her wife's pregnancy via social media. Burke shared that the post, made on June 11, also attracted hateful remarks from individuals offended by the couple's announcement. She expressed disappointment at the negativity directed towards a joyous occasion, emphasizing her commitment to authenticity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. Burke is set to enter her second season coaching Arizona, having recorded a 12-18 record in her first year. The couple is expecting their daughter in December.
- •Burke announced her wife's pregnancy on June 11.
- •Negative comments followed from some online users.
- •Burke emphasized happiness and authenticity in her response.
- •The couple expects a daughter in December.
- •Burke begins her second season after a 12-18 debut year.
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke responds to criticism for pregnancy announcement
"Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke has responded to hateful comments after she announced her wife's pregnancy on social media. Burke's post Monday triggered an onslaught of negative comments, many by people offended by a same-sex couple announcing the pregnancy. “Yesterday, my wife and I shared the news that we are expecting a baby,” Burke posted Wednesday.
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