Month: April 2009

The Final Four is down to the Final Two, after North Carolina thumped Villanova and Michigan State surprised No. 1 seed Connecticut in the NCAA’s men’s basketball tournament. I can only hope the final is more exciting and interesting than the one snoozer and one so-so game Saturday. There were some decent moments in Michigan […]

Add the apology from UFC's Dana White to the immeasurably long list of non-apologies (he used the 'faggot' in a rant earlier this week). While a simple "I got it wrong, I'm sorry" would have sufficed, White decided to go the "You don't understand me and you got it wrong" route. GLAAD seems to have […]

Can this scene repeat itself? Having already explained away the American League, now let’s look at the National League. In the interest of trying to provide some drama to what many will likely find to be a very obvious conclusion on my part…ummm, I mean, because I’m feeling whimsical, I’ve reversed the order. I’m starting […]

Dana White Dana White, the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organization, will apologize for an anti-gay slur he unleashed in a video while pissed off at a journalist. Ted Rybka of GLAAD's sports arm spoke to White and just posted this: I just spoke with UFC President Dana White. White expressed […]

After almost of a month of voting and almost 30,000 votes cast, we have arrived at the Final Four for our Local Groups Challenge. The finalists for the title of Outsports' Best Gay Sports Group of the Year are: Madison Gay Hockey AssociationMadison, Wisconsin Philadelphia Fins Aquatics ClubPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania Cheer New YorkNew York, New York […]

Colt Brennan Voting has begun in the North American bracket in the King of the Hardwood contest. Washington Redskins quarterback Colt Brennan is among the field of 16 in these two brackets in Round 2. Vote here and check out the winners to date. Check out the photos of the Americas North jocks and of […]

The jockstrap, one of the most iconic pieces of sports equipment, is possibly the most popular among gay men. I’m always amazed by how often I see guys wearing them in the gym as they’re lifting weights or running on the treadmill. But I wonder just how popular this 'pride' jockstrap from ActiveMan is going […]

When Jay Cutler found out the Broncos were surreptiously trying to send him to Detroit in a trade to get 2009’s version of Scott Mitchell, I’m sure he didn’t think he was going to end up calling Soldier Field home. But that is, shockingly, what has happened. Jay has whined his way out of Denver […]

Note: Below is the result of a well-executed April Fool's joke. The XFL is not longer ahead of its time. More and more NFL teams are taking advantage of the league's rules on alternate uniforms to sell more jerseys to their fans. What Seattle Seahawk fan in their right mind would buy a lime green […]

President Barack Obama has asked former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy to be part of his Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The move has drawn fire from Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and gay people will surely raise an eyebrow over the move. In 2006, Dungy actively raised money […]

Students protest against Rene Portland A documentary that looks at the homophobic athmosphere in Penn State women's basketball during the 27-year tenure of Coach Rene Portland will be screened this Saturday in Philadelphia. The film, "Training Rules," will show at 7 p.m. at the Ritz East Theater as part of Philadelphia Film Festival – CineFest […]

The 2009 World Outgames kick off with the Opening Ceremony in Copenhagen on Saturday, July 25. As the clock ticks down on training for the anticipated 8,000 sporting participants, writer Ross Forman will be profiling Outgames athletes over the next six months in a new continuing series: The Outgames Athletes. Barry Eisenberg, Running Sonya Jaquez […]

In covering the gay sports leagues in Atlanta, some days are more boottie-licious than others. Mix some rugby jocks with white shorts, a little rain and a lot of mud and, well, you’ve got a recipe for a fun afternoon. That’s what happened last Saturday when the Atlanta Bucks Rugby Football Club took on their […]

On Sunday night the 2009 Major League Baseball season officially begins, in the ballpark where the 2008 season ended. But I’ll discuss the defending World Series Champions later. For now, let’s look at the American League. I make no promises about the quality or accuracy of these predictions. AL EAST 1. Tampa Bay Rays: I […]