Some archived news from other news sources affecting the gay sports community from 1999 to 2002.

Derrick Peterson:  Setting the Record Straight
Cyd Zeigler talks about Derrick Peterson's declaration that he is not straight - and his new declaration that he could never love another man.  Story

More Radio Gibes Toward Gays
Albuquerque sports talk show host Dennis Glasgow has been making a flurry of insensitive remarks about gays over the air:  An article in the Albuquerque Tribune is giving his boss reason to scrutinize the host's behavior.  Story Also:  Complete Quotes

Outsports And PlanetOut Launch Partnership
Outsports and PlanetOut Partners, Inc. have launched a partnership that will place Outsports content on the Web's two largest gay sites. Story

Genre Magazine Relaunches With Sports Section
A new editor-in-chief and a new attitude have brought the first meaty sports section to a national gay magazine.  Story.
 

NCAA Is Finally Addressing Homophobia
"H" has been the scarlet letter in sports, as homosexuality has simply been ignored by many in the sports world.  The NCAA trying to change that, addressing it head-on in an article from their newsletter.  Story

NCAA Committee Proposes Homophobia Education 
The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics (CWA) is concerned that homophobia in intercollegiate athletics has become a problem with a variety of negative effects -- for student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators. Story

Gay Athletes Used In Ad Campaigns
New York Times advertising columnist Stuart Elliott details three recent campaigns that feature openly gay and lesbian athletes.  Story

The Rainbow Is Gone From Hawaii
With the help of the 2000 Outsports Bottom of the Year, Leigh Steinberg, the University of Hawaii decided to change its logo and nickname from the "Rainbow Warriors" to the "Warriors."  Story

Lewis and De La Hoya Come Out as Straight
Boxer Lennox Lewis has declared that he is not gay, despite the fact that he does live with his mother and owns a pet poodle.  Oscar de La Hoya told a gay Latino magazine that while he's flattered by the attention, he's not into beating up guys in the ring and kissing them outside.  Story

Gay Icon Steve Reeves Dies
Steve Reeves, a '50s bodybuilding champion who became famous as "Hercules" in dozens of films has died at 74. Reeves had a huge gay following in a day when seeing any kind of beefcake was all but impossible.  Story

Rudy Galindo Diagnosed with HIV
Rudy Galindo, possibly the only professional out male athlete in the United States, has been diagnosed with HIV.  Story

Off His Rocker
Says Johns Rocker:  "Imagine having to take the 7 train to (Shea Stadium in New York) looking like you’re (in) Beirut next to some kid with purple hair, next to some queer with AIDS, right next to some dude who got out of jail for the fourth time, right next to some 20-year-old mom with four kids."  Story  Also, see Robert Lipsyte's comments on Rocker's self-esteem.  Story

Kordell Steward Discusses Rumors About His Personal Life
Kordell Stewart fought off some rumors about his personal and professional lives, and his sexuality, back in 1999.  Story

Do Me Baby!  Sex and Sports Do Mix!
Contrary to popular wisdom that athletes should abstain from sex before a big event, Italian researchers said sex could enhance their performance by making them more aggressive.  Story