Month: May 2008

I share Cyd’s feelings 110 percent. The emerging problem with race horses has been out there in plain sight since Ruffian’s heartbreaking death in 1975. Within the sport, some voices are demanding change… but so far not enough of them. But banning horse racing wouldn’t be the best answer. The problem is not owners and […]

At Churchill Downs yesterday, Derby fever was already starting to peak as the Oaks was run before a capacity crowd of 100,000, in pouring rain. As the ladies gave sneak previews of their fabulous hats under umbrellas, ten fillies took on the sloppy track, with Proud Spell romping home in front. The media are working […]

“Triumph and tragedy” was how the commentators described this Derby day. Big Brown showed us, all right. With all the speed in the field, and his far-outside starting position, a bad start would have upped the ante for him. As it was, he had a perfect trip and won going away. After the gallop-out, he […]

Life is good for the only openly gay professional basketball player. After 10 years in Houston Sheryl Swoopes has signed with the Seattle Storm, recovered from back surgery that kept her from playing last season, and is among 29 players being considered for the USA’s 12-women Olympic roster. In an article with TheNewsTribune.com Swoopes talks […]

It’s time to play fashion critic: Which Olympic gear do you find more fashionable (however you define it) and would be most likely to wear – the U.S. collection, designed by Ralph Lauren or the Canadian, designed by team Team Hbc (photos after the jump)? It’s time to play fashion critic: Which Olympic gear do […]

Author Randy Boyd began writing for Outsports the year we were born with his Ballin’ column (including one that tabbed Tim Hardaway and John Amaechi as most likely to be gay). All these sweat-filled years later, the 46-year-old jock and former USC and UCLA cheerleader is still contributing to the subject of homosexuals in sports. […]

The Detroit Pistons finished off their NBA first-round playoff series with a 100-77 rout of the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. The Pistons won the series in 6 games, but it was really two series in one. Most observers expected the Pistons to win in no more than 5 games. However, the Sixers shocked everyone by not […]

Ever think you can’t play basketball because you’re too short? Or avoid a pick-up game of football because you’re not strong enough? Then you need to read the story of softball catcher Gina Gilday, who plays for Elms College in Chicopee, Mass. She’s playing a collegiate sport, and she has no legs. Having watched her […]