A letter urging U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry to ensure the safety of LGBT athletes and fans attending the 2014 Winter OIympics in Sochi, Russia, has been signed by 83 members of Congress. The letter came in response to draconian anti-gay laws that took effect in Russia. Here is the text of the […]
By Jim Buzinski | August 4, 2013While opposed to a boycott of the Sochi Winter Olympics, two Canadian Olympians marched before an estimated 650,000 people at Vancouver's pride parade Sunday to show their solidarity with LGBT athletes and opposing new anti-gay laws in Russia. Alpine skiier Mike Janyk and snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll, both of whom competed in 2006 and 2010 and […]
By Jim Buzinski | August 4, 2013The first camp in Chicago life and leadership skills through basketball in conjunction with the NBA and Jason & Jarron Collins
By Cyd Zeigler | August 2, 2013Last week, the International Olympic Committee said that gay athletes and fans attending the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi would not be subject to the new anti-gay laws passed in Russia. Not so fast. Today, Russia's sports minister said than anyone "propagandizing" for homosexuality during the Games would be subject to the law. "No one […]
By Jim Buzinski | August 1, 2013This week we focus on some great shots from the world swimming, diving and water polo championships in Barcelona, Spain. Included are shots of Tom Daley, Nathan Adrian, James Magnussen and the French 4×100-relay gold team. More from Outsports:
By Jim Buzinski | August 1, 2013