Month: June 2009

The cover story in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine was on Rafael Nadal, timed to coincide with the start of Wimbledon. The same Wimbledon that Nadal has to skip because of knee problems. The article makes a reference to Nadal possibly dropping out, but since these stories are assigned months in advance, it’s clearly a […]

In the early days of Outsports we had a clunky discussion board where every reply started a new thread. At the time, baseball player Gabe Kapler had done several photo spreads displaying his muscular body, and posters would flood the board with numerous Kapler threads; so many, that even mentioning Kapler became a no-no, and […]

I’ve long thought that soccer players have some of the best bodies in sports, and Carlos Bocanegra is the perfect example. The 29-year-old American soccer player has it all: Handsome face, toned muscles and somewhere around 0% bodyfat. OK, maybe 3 or 4%. The California native got his start with MLS’ Chicago Fire before heading […]

On Monday, while watching the USA vs. Italy game, I saw a closeup of Landon Donovan, a member of the USA team since 2000. Upon closer inspection of Donovan's facial features, something in my mind clicked. He resembled Cyd. I had to check to make sure, so, with my laptop near me, I looked up […]

Italian player Gennaro Gattuso was de-pantsed in Thursday's game against Egypt: Italian player Gennaro Gattuso was de-pantsed in Thursday's game against Egypt:

The NHL Winter Classic, thanks to successful outdoor games at Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium in 2008 and Chicago's Wrigley Field this year, is quickly becoming a New Year's Day tradition. Now the National Hockey League may be expanding it. Multiple sources are reporting that the league plans to turn the next Winter Classic into a […]

Tom Brady’s wife, Gisele Bundchen, is again rumored to be pregnant as an anonymous source has reportedly told People magazine that the model is expecting a baby. If it in fact is the case, why was Brady denying it just a couple weeks ago? How can you say, “One is enough. I have dogs and […]

Tiger Woods is 4-over par after the first round of the U.S. Open. Egypt beats Italy in the Confederations Cup, keeping the U.S. alive in the tournament. No word yet on whether Nadal will play at Wimbledon, but if he does he will have a tough draw ahead of him with Lleyton Hewitt (right), who […]

Ferderer once again the favorite on the men’s side at Wimbledon, while Serena Williams is the pick for the ladies. By Rich RodriguezFor Outsports.com Every year, before we even get a chance to revel in the shocks, surprises, and triumphs of Roland Garros, we must kick off the clay and hit the greener pastures of […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese soccer star, recently got what appears to be a relaxing massage in Las Vegas. And the massuer is the luckiest guy in town. More photos and details at Total Pro Sports.Hat tip to Deadspin. Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese soccer star, recently got what appears to be a relaxing massage in Las […]

The U.S. Open is off to a rainy start and will tee off on Friday; Thursday is a wash. Today’s tea leaves: Favre will play as Vikings say his future is up to him. Nadal in serious doubt for Wimbledon due to lingering knee injury. Manny Ramirez is coming back for some Class A ball. […]

The League, an NFL blog run by the Washington Post, has a terrific debate going on about whether the NFL is ready for an openly gay player. I was one of nine voices the Post sought for comment, along with other writers and three former players — Roman Oben, Ken Hutcherson and David Kopay (who […]

Pascal Dupuis Of all the major pro sports, hockey has the best championship tradition — the Stanley Cup, awarded to the league champs, basically goes on tour and is found in bars, churches, businesses and just about every conceivable place. I have seen babies given baths in the cup, while Pascal Dupuis of the newly […]

Just two teammates who like to tickle.

My award this week doesn't go to the best tweet but to the athlete himself. More on that in a moment. Here are some other gems: Texas Rangers pitcher C. J. Wilson needed to vent on a writer-turned-ESPN personality: why anyone listens or cares about what skip bayless says is beyond me, and every athlete […]

Chicago Roller-derby player was out on Santa Clara soccer team By Ross Forman Photo credit: Mariah Karson Photo credit: Gil Leora Heading into her junior season at soccer power Santa Clara University, Alice Gleason had a huge decision to make. During the summer of 2000, Gleason had met the one. And Gleason’s third season playing […]

Sammy Sosa, who just a couple weeks ago reiterated that he has never taken performance-enhancing drugs, reportedly tested positive for them in 2003. If true, Sosa, who once cheated with an illegal bat, should shut his trap and never speak again. Has any coach’s first five months ever gone worse? Broncos WR Brandon Marshall demands […]

Todays’ Favre tea leaves: He’s coming back and expresses interest in doing so on the Joe Sucks Buck Show. Duh! A judge rejects the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes and move to Canada. For now. Lots of people watch Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals: Most in 36 years, highest rating in six years. […]

Updated June 15, 6pmPT. Joe Buck and HBO are apologizing today for Artie Lange's appearance on Buck's debut show. Lange had a barrage for Buck that the host had absolutely no idea what to do with. It was great. At one point Lange asked Buck if "suckingcock.com" was his second favorite Web site. He dove […]

The talked-about 2009 Gay March on Washington is a go, and will be held on the same weekend in D.C. as the annual Gay Superbowl. Cleve Jones has said that the organizers have permits to march and the event will take place in the nation’s capital October 10-11. Some people are celebrating the march, and […]