We’ve received a few tidbits around the world about men’s Olympic figure skating bringing out the worst homophobia in the big, macho world of sports talk. John McClelland, President, Stonewall Democrats of Denton County, Texas, copied us on a complaint he sent to 105.3FM KRLD in Dallas about comments afternoon host Gregg Hanson (right) made […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 18, 2010The best event I’ve seen so far has been the men’s individual sprint in cross country. The final pits the top six qualifiers in a mile sprint that was exciting and had an awesome ending where two Russians crossed in a photo finish and waited several minutes before a winner was announced. Nikita Kriukov (Bib […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 18, 2010Thoughts from a busy Wednesday in Vancouver: 2002 Olympic Pairs Champion Jamie Sale took a few shots at Russian Skater, Evgeni Plushenko. Sale, while speaking to the media, said, "I don't buy his skating, his artistry, and I don't the marks he receives. His skating is not believable." Hmmmm, so iIm assuming Sale is not […]
By Outsports Archives | February 18, 2010American Evan Lysacek skated brilliantly to upset Russia’s Evgeni Plushenko by 1.31 points to win the men’s Olympic gold medal in figure skating. Japan’s Daisuke Takahashi won the bronze. Stephane Lambiel was fourth, Patrick Chan was fifth and Johnny Weir was sixth. I am no skating expert, but it appeared to me like Weir got […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 18, 2010Svendsen is a 24-year-old Norwegian who won the gold medal at the 20-K individual biathlon event. He stands 6-1 and weighs 170 pounds. Svendsen has a website and a Facebook page, loaded with photos, such as these: Svendsen is a 24-year-old Norwegian who won the gold medal at the 20-K individual biathlon event. He stands […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 18, 2010NBC just showed celebrities in the crowd at the men’s figure skating long program (video below). One was Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. I kind of get that — he’s had a face lift, so has some appreciation for style. But Dungy, the fomer Colts coach and anti-gay marriage fundraiser? In an arena filled with […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 18, 2010Well, that was interesting and all of Canada just breathed a collective sigh of relief. Team Canada, favored to win the men’s ice hockey gold, needed a shootout goal by Sidney Crosby to survive Switzerland, 3-2. Canada led, 2-0, but gave up two secondthird-period goals. Martin Brodeur stopped all four shots in the shootout to […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 18, 2010Jimmy D, 23, lives in the Frozen North and is filling us in on the Canadian Olympic obsession. In this installment, thoughts on hockey, the weather, a hot figure skater, Stephen Colbert, mocking Canada and beavers. Friends can't believe these posts I'm writing and not for the reasons you're thinking. Yes, they knew I could […]
By Outsports Archives | February 17, 2010Good morning, all! I woke up today feeling less then stellar. I have the Olympic Plague … plugged nose, sore throat, and a fever. This Olympic Fever is not the one you want. At the last four Olympic Games, there have been viral infections that swung through the villages, leaving athletes barely enough energy to […]
By Outsports Archives | February 17, 2010Openly gay former NBA player John Amaechi has dropped a bit of a bomb, telling the Daily Telegraph he would recommend that active professional soccer players stay in the closet. I personally have spoken to 10, 12 current professional footballers who are gay, they exist, I promise you. As it happens none of them have […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 17, 2010The figure skater leaves every hint but isn't saying the words.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 17, 2010"As tales of 2010 glory dominate the media in balmy Vancouver, a very different Olympic-related story is unfolding on the other side of the Atlantic. The fragile recovery of the global banking system is now threatened by a potential default by dept-laden Greece that could cascade throughout the EU, and the world." That's the sobering […]
By Outsports Archives | February 17, 2010If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at–look, I'm just going to say it. The ladies' Snowboard Cross "competition" was vastly and objectively lamer than the mens'. I won't even start in on the monumental choke job turned in by American media obsession Lindsey Jacobellis. We all know that story; and now we […]
By Outsports Archives | February 17, 2010Before I get my review of the men’s short program, there is an issue I need to address with one of my former fellow competitor’s, Elvis Stojko: Go f*** yourself! Now with that out of the way, let’s down to people who are doing good things. A short program will not win you the Olympics, […]
By Outsports Archives | February 17, 2010Belgian figure skater Kevin van der Perren caught my eye at the Olympics in 2006, and he did it again during the men’s short program Tuesday night. He had one of the most striking outfits for the night (the black-and-white skeleton number), and he may have had the most chiseled face. While earrings aren’t generally […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 17, 2010A few recent updates from the Olympians, in their own words (via Twitter): Apolo Ohno: "Meditation, mental prep. Steam room." Tanith Belbin: "How come every time I get in the elevator with fellow athletes they always ask "figure skater?" Is it that obvious?! I could be bobsled…" A few recent updates from the Olympians, in […]
By Outsports Archives | February 17, 2010NBC curling analyst Don Duguid used the term “fag out” in calling today’s U.S. vs. German match. He clearly meant it as in being tired, but it was odd to hear nonetheless. Duguid, 73, a two-time Canadian world champion, was asked by partner Andrew Catalon about the fitness levels of today's curlers, contrasting it to […]
By Jim Buzinski | February 16, 2010The Justin Campaign has chosen Feb. 19 as the day to fight against homophobia in soccer. They’re hoping it becomes an annual event; This year they’re launching it in the UK (where the group is based. And even without the FA commercial, they’re moving on. On February 19th 2010, The Justin Campaign are launching an […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 16, 2010The, Madison Gay Hockey Association, the 2009 Outsports Top Gay Sports Group, is pleased to announce their innaugural MGHA Classic Hockey Tournament April 30th through May 2nd, 2010 at the Capital Ice Arena. This coed tournament will have two division levels of play! All players from across the country, Canada and the World are invited […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 16, 2010Canadian former Olympic silver medalist Elvis Stojko is still on the warpath, fighting the horrors of effeminate men in figure skating. And he didn’t hold back in an interview with Salon: “People in the gay community have to realize they’ve got to take themselves out of it. It’s not against anybody. I’ve been getting heat […]
By Cyd Zeigler | February 16, 2010