Month: June 2010

If you want to understand the extent to which Brendan Burke’s coming out, and subsequent death, helped advance gay equality in sports, look no further than the U.S. hockey team. One of the most interesting pieces to come out of my conversations with Patrick Burke is the fact that the U.S. hockey team wore dogtags […]

Some gay men in San Francisco found an excuse to wrestle one another in oil on the streets of the Castro this weekend. Their reason: To raise money for wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico. “How noble is that?” one man commented, as he watched the spectacle from across the street. “It’s not just gratuitous […]

I first heard from Patrick Burke shortly after the death of his brother, Brendan, in response to a column I wrote. In Patrick’s note to me, he said, “We will continue to fight for a day when Brendan’s story would be unremarkable and commonplace.” He takes another step in that direction with a thoughtful piece […]

One in a series of first-person articles from athletes competing in the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne. James (Jamie) ScottNew York City My name is James Scott. I'm 48 years young, gay, and (sadly) single. I live in New York City (Manhattan) and I'm an amateur figure skater — F5, ISI #811001. I practice at […]

One in a series of first-person articles from athletes competing in the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne. James (Jamie) ScottNew York City My name is James Scott. I'm 48 years young, gay, and (sadly) single. I live in New York City (Manhattan) and I'm an amateur figure skater — F5, ISI #811001. I practice at […]

I can’t speak for all Americans, but I can clearly articulate why I am not a fan of soccer and why I haven’t watched more than three minutes of the World Cup. And it can all be summarized by this headline and subhead on CNNSI.com: “Shocker in South Africa: New Zealand…pulled off the event’s biggest […]

Brendan Burke's coming out and death showed his brother and family the welcoming side of hockey. Now their arms are open for other LGBT athletes.

One in a series of first-person articles from athletes competing in the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne. Julio AponteCleveland I was born in Colombia in 1945, but in 1949, political violence displaced my family to the capital, Bogota. I was raised in a Catholic homophobic country and felt guilty about being different. I did not […]

Argentina soccer coach Diego Maradona loves to hug and kiss and players before and during and after games — but don’t get the impression that he’s gay or anything. “I love women… so people don’t think I’ve turned over,” he told reporters at a press coneference. I am dating Veronica who is blond and 31-years-old. […]

There is a new champion in international gay rugby, the Gotham Knights. The New York City squad beat two-time defending champion Sydney Convicts, 18-15, to win the fifth Bingham Cup, held in Minneapolis. The Convicts had won the event in 2006 and 2008, after San Francisco Fog won the first two cups. Minneapolis-based photographer Grant […]

The Chicago Gay Hockey Association has invited the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks to participate in the Chicago Pride Parade with them Sunday, June 27. It sure would help smooth over the Blackhawks’ image in the gay community after a “Pronger is gay” message was found in their post-game locker room. “We’re optimistic, but we […]

It is rare when a team shoots 32.5% from the field and wins an NBA playoff game, let alone Game 7 of the NBA Finals. But that’s what happened to the Los Angeles Lakers, 83-79 winners over the Boston Celtics in a seven-game series that was anything but a classic. The Lakers won a gritty, […]

Joey, left, and Kevin I came across a cool blog a while back written by two guys in Atlanta called My Boyfriend Likes Baseball. Kevin Hart is the guy who likes baseball (especially the Braves), while his partner Joey Orr has become a fan thanks to Kevin. I asked them to write an article about […]

One in a series of first-person articles from athletes competing in the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne. Steven Thanh WongSan Francisco With calloused hands, raw finger tips, and toes crammed into the tightest of shoes, I seldom fail to feel giddy about climbing the 50-foot walls of Mission Cliffs at least three times a week, […]

It will be only the second NBA Finals Game 7 in 15 years, and if you want to see the Celtics play the Lakers Thursday night, you’ll be paying for it. Think Super Bowl prices. On StubHub, the lowest ticket available now is $590. And if you want to sit courtside, you have your choice […]

Equality California’s “Swim For Equality” has garnered the endorsements of two Olympic gold-medal swimmers. Gary Hall and Lenny Krayzelburg (right) are both lending their support for the event that will help raise money to fight for gay rights in California. What makes this particularly newsworthy? Both swimmers are straight. Gary Hall said in a statement: […]

While we’re tired of hearing so many athletes thank God for helping them win a sports competition, it’s refreshing to see an athlete like the Celtics’ Glen Davis say God has nothing to do with winning. “My approach to this game is that I’m too blessed to be stressed,” he said. “I don’t worry about […]

Nike Portugal has a new video showing Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo undressing in the locker room, heading onto the field, then getting some TLC from the training staff. This blog has some still shots. Video: Nike Portugal has a new video showing Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo undressing in the locker room, heading onto the field, then getting […]

Taylor Lautner, he of “Twilight” shirtless fame, is negotiating to play a wrestler in a remake of the film “Vision Quest,” that first starred Matthew Modine and featured Madonna singing “Crazy for You.” This will mean a lot of screen time (if the producers have a clue) of Lautner working out and getting all sweaty, […]

One in a series of first-person articles from athletes competing in the 2010 Gay Games in Cologne. Paulette MeggoeBronx, NY I have been an athlete ever since I was a child. I grew up with five brothers whom I had to always chase after. For a long time, I was the only girl in the […]