Coach Becky Burke Responds to Online Hate After Pregnancy Reveal

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - University of Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke and her wife Savannah.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Becky Burke responded to hateful anti-gay messages received after announcing her wife Savannah's second pregnancy on Instagram.

US Magazine - Burke stated, “Our happiness isn’t yours to approve,” in response to the online hate.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - University of Arizona.

WHEN:

US Magazine - Burke made her statement via X on Wednesday, June 10, two days after announcing the pregnancy.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The hateful messages were a reaction to Burke's announcement of her wife's pregnancy.

HOW:

US Magazine - Burke utilized social media platform X to address the online hate.

(UPDATED June 11, 2026 23:29 UTC)

Becky Burke, the women's basketball coach at the University of Arizona, has spoken out against hateful anti-gay messages she received after announcing her wife Savannah's second pregnancy on social media. In her response, Burke declared, “Our happiness isn’t yours to approve,” emphasizing the importance of their joy despite the negativity. She made this statement on X just two days after sharing the exciting news about their growing family.