Month: May 2008

There is a first time for everything. John Odom was traded to the Laredo Broncos or the United League from the Calgary Vipers of the Golden Baseball league. For the stiff price of 10 baseball bats, a first in modern baseball. “They just wanted some bats, good bats – maple bats,” Broncos general manager Jose […]

With Henin retiring, the women's side is wide open; Nadal looks to keep dominating the men on clay By Wyman MeersOutsports.com Barely more than a week before the start of the French Open, which is chronologically the second of professional tennis’s four most coveted events, Belgium’s Justine Henin announced her retirement. Jankovic and Nadal are […]

Got at least $10,000? Then you can win a charity auction with soccer star David Beckham. With this complete LA Galaxy package, you will receive:· An intimate meet-and-greet and photo op with David Beckham· A David Beckham autographed jersey· 2 VIP field seats to an LA Galaxy game· A pregame tour of the stadium· Access […]

The KISS rule — Keep It Simple, Stupid — can be applied to many things. For me, the telecast of a baseball game is something where this rule should be mandatory. The baseball telecast I like sticks to the basics. I guess I’m old-fashioned this way. I don’t need an overload of graphics that clutter […]

The cover of the May 26th Sports Illustrated is just that — illustrated. The cover story discusses strange happenings in the 2008 baseball season, such as the New York Yankees being in last place in the American League East and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays near the top of the division. SI features a cover […]

I guess those two books he "wrote" didn't sell enough: former baseball player and steroid user Jose Canseco has reportedly joined the world of celebrity boxing. Canseco's having financial troubles, including two divorces and a foreclosure on his home, so he's hooked up with a local promoter. They're looking for someone to fight Canseco at […]

It's been reported that Chris Simon, who's been suspended multiple times during his 15-year NHL career — most recently a 30-game suspension for stomping on a player's leg — has signed to play for a Russian team, Vityaz Chekhov of the Continental Hockey League, formerly known as the Russian Super League. This could mean he's […]

This graphic is on the front page of ESPN.com and illustrates a story on “the world of hard-core hockey fight fans, the Cult of the Goon.” There are even goon fantasy leagues! As a reader, Alexander, e-mailed me: “Fight club homoeroticism shamelessly flaunted at ESPN website.” It’s an accurate description, as one devotee explains to […]

The matchup of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings in this year’s Stanley Cup finals gives the National Hockey League something it desperately wanted: the presence of Sidney Crosby. You’ll know this if you tune in by all the praise constantly being thrown Crosby’s way. It’ll be the verbal equivalent of fellatio. I imagine […]

He went from being a successful collegiate sailor to spinning records By Ross Forman Outsports.com He played soccer and hockey, competed in track & field and was an advanced-level downhill skier. But sailing was Scotty Thomson’s true calling. Getting to know Scotty Thomson For fun, he has a saltwater aquarium. “That’s another obsession of mine,” […]

New golf-themed gay movie connects on some swings, flubs key strokes By Mark Kari Director: Chip HaleWriter: Charlie DavidStarring: Charlie David, Derek Baynham, Dan Payne, Thea GillOfficial website: http://www.mulligansthemovie.com/ In golf, if a player flubs his tee shot he may be given a second chance by his playing partners and be allowed to shoot again […]

The longtime all-star catcher Mike Piazza, who famously declared his heterosexuality in 2002, has retired after 16 seasons, most of them spent with the Dodgers and Mets. “After discussing my options with my wife, family and agent, I felt it is time to start a new chapter in my life,” Piazza, 39, said. “It has […]

Don’t tell those sports-loving New Yorkers this, but Cynthia Nixon doesn’t much care for sports. In fact, she doesn’t even own a television. And she calls herself a lesbian? Her partner, though, makes her watch. You gotta love couples. This tidbit is courtesy of a Q&A with Nixon in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine. And […]

Jason Giambi has revealed Friday that he is trying to break the New York Yankees doldrums by wearing the underwear no man should wear. He has traded in his jockstrap for a gold thong. The New York Daily news is supporting the thong, mostly because it can’t support anything and the other Yankee players have […]

Michael Cuddyer, more well known to some as a magician in the Minnesota Twins locker room than for being their right fielder, made a magical catch on May 12th against the Boston Red Sox. I guess magic has no bounds. Brenton Metzler Michael Cuddyer, more well known to some as a magician in the Minnesota […]

The San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets, 81-72, to win on the road in Game 7 of their NBA playoff series. It was only the third win by a road win in 25 conference semifinal games. The star of the game was the uber-hot Manu Ginobli (right), who had 26 points for the […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester threw a no-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals at Boston. What makes it more inspiring is that Lester came back after battling testicular cancer analaplastic large cell lymphoma two seasons ago. “Really, words can’t describe it right now,” Lester said. A diving catch by Jacoby […]

For a look at some of the rookies who will grace the NFL, like Michigan’s Chad Henne of the Miami Dolphins, check out this photo gallery at NFL.com —Jim Buzinski For a look at some of the rookies who will grace the NFL, like Michigan’s Chad Henne of the Miami Dolphins, check out this photo […]

The 2009 gays sports event in Copenhagen has been unsuccessful in wooing many corporate sponsors and faces a large budget gap. Related: Games a year away By Jim BuzinskiOutsports.com The 2009 Outgames, set for next summer in Copenhagen, Denmark, is running into the same finanwww.outsports.com/os/index.php/Gay-Sports-Movement/News/Outgames-a-year-out-and-counting.htmlcial difficulties that have plagued other worldwide gay sports events the […]

There is an interesting article on Reggie Love, 26, a former Duke basketball player, who is Barack Obama’s “body man” on the campaign trail. In this capacity, he has probably spent more time with Obama the past 15 months than the candidate has with his wife. He makes sure that Obama gets up on time […]