Month: February 2011

The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Los Angeles Kings on March 11 as part of their second annual Pride Night. The event is co-hosted by Outlook Columbus. From Wide Rights: The event is sponsored by Outlook: Columbus, and a portion of ticket sales will go to benefit Stonewall Columbus and Columbus’ own gay hockey […]

USC quarterback Matt Barkley has taken issue with the Obama Administration’s decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act in court. Last Wednesday he Tweeted that he was shaking his head over the decision; Then he said he isn’t a homophobe, he’s just standing up for his belief that gay people are second class […]

Huge tip of the hat to our friend Michael David Smith for calling out fighter Michael Bisping and the UFC after Bisping called opponent Jorge Rivera a “faggot mother——” during a promotional video. For good measure, after delivering an illegal knee to Rivera in their fight he won, Bisping then spit in Rivera’s corner. That’s […]

This is big news in the cricket world — English wicketkeeper Steven Davies has announced he is gay, the first active cricket player to do so. From the London Telegraph: Davies, who told his family he was gay five years ago and has enjoyed their complete support, said it was a huge relief to finally […]

Last week I wrote about how an openly gay track athlete in Pennsylvania needed some tips on how to address teachers at an anti-bullying seminar at his high school. The athlete, Craig Cassey Jr., has now blogged about the presentation he made with other students. It moved many teachers to tears. “I’m proud of you, […]

The finalists for Mr. Gay World have been announced, and among them are a ton of athletes. Now they’re asking gays everywhere to vote for their favorites online. Mike Holtz, who has organized swim events for gay charities and co-hosted Equality Night with the Clippers with Outsports earlier this month, is the United States' representative! […]

Ian Roberts, who came out in the pro rugby world 15 years ago, gives a spirited interview to the Australian. He gives a great answer to the question about gay players and locker rooms, specifically answering Jason Akermanis’ claim that it would be uncomfortable in the showers with a gay player. Don’t flatter youself, Aker! […]

The Washington Metros came away with their first gay flag football tournament championship at the Sunshine Cup, beating the host South Florida Cat 5, 35-7, in the championship game. Washington beat the Atlanta Avengers, and South Florida topped the New York X-Treme, to get to the finals. Video of the finals is after the jump, […]

The Central Hockey League has suspended Colorado Eagles assistant coach Greg Pankewicz for 14 games after he did a partial striptease in anger over officiating. Pankewicz took off his tie, jacket, shirt and shoes, but left on his pants. The stripping begins at the 1:15 mark (thanks to a reader for the tip): The Central […]

A group of fans calling themselves the first gay soccer fan club in Poland wants separate seating for themselves at next year’s Euro 2012 tournament, fearing discrimination. From the London Daily Mail: Teczowa Trybuna 2012 – Rainbow Stand 2012 … claims members fear hostility from other fans and want to feel safe during the tournament […]

This video is making the rounds and is pretty funny. Tom Shaw runs a camp in Florida that helps prospective NFL draftees work on their skills. The camp is next to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Shaw told the players that a gorilla had escaped. The players get very macho with a sort of "bring it on" […]

Morgan with Gay Games medals Heavily decorated openly gay powerlifter Chris Morgan won the best lifter title at this year's British championships. Lifting in the 180-pound class at the "single event" championships, he made lifts of 462 pounds, 526 pounds and 550 pounds. This is Morgan's sixth British championship win during his career, with him […]

George Washington University has shut down Kye Allums’ season due to concussion-related symptoms. Now his mother, Rolanda DelaMartinez, is speaking out By Cyd Zeigler George Washington University has ended Kye Allums’ basketball season. The junior guard played in only seven games this season as concussions kept him sidelined. Allums became the first publicly transgender Div. […]

George Washington University has ended Kye Allums’ basketball season. The transgender junior guard played in only seven games this season as concussions kept him sidelined. In an Outsports exclusive, Allums' mother, Rolanda DelaMartinez, says the school has mishandled Allums' playing time and has prevented her son from talking with the media. In addition, she alleges […]

Eric Decker of the Denver Broncos gets my vote as the NFL’s hottest player. His selection as Weekend Hot Jock in 2009 while he played for the University of Minnesota got more comments than any we’ve run (no surprise if you saw the photos). Last fall, GQ did a small photo spread of him modeling […]

Boston Herald sports columnist Steve Buckley, who came out publicly in January, joins us to talk about the athletes who embraced him after he came out, how long it will be before we have an out active pro athlete, and some insight into Colts fans and the 2011 Red Sox. Listen to the podcast here […]

We have our winners! Two lucky Outsports readers have won a pair of Baskit underwear to celebrate the brand’s new campaign with rugger Nick Youngquest. The winners were selected randomly and are… From Facebook, Richard W., who said he's a long-time reader: "Nick is super hot. I love Outsports! Have been reading and following stories […]

Florida International shortstop Garrett Wittels is accused of raping a woman in the Bahamas in December. He’s also three games shy of breaking Robin Ventura’s NCAA record for consecutive games with a hit. The University announced yesterday that Wittles will be allowed to play in his team’s season-opener this Friday. Some argue he hasn't been […]

For NBA fans of the 1980s, nothing was better than the Larry Bird – Magic Johnson rivalry that started their senior year in college and dominated the NBA from 1980-1988. Now the producers who created ‘Lombardi’ on Broadway have announced they will produce a Broadway play about the two legendary NBA stars, and that both […]

A couple days after Oprah Winfrey announced should would interview Michael Vick today, the NFL quarterback has canceled his appearance. Fox News claims it was the Philadelphia Eagles who squashed the interview, though the Eagles deny that. “After careful consideration, I will need to postpone the taping of the Oprah Winfrey interview scheduled for February […]