Good morning and welcome to The Huddle for today, Oct. 12, 2020. And yeah, it’s Monday. Most banks, schools, post offices and government offices are closed for what is officially “Columbus Day,” but my town, my children and I consider today Indigenous People’s Day.
Your need to read time today is under 90-seconds.
This Morning’s Outsports Headlines:
Celebrating LGBTQ sports history: the story of the very first convention for LGBTQ sports fans and athletes, titled 2003 — The Year We Made Contact
Did you miss our big story? Rob Gronkowski, DeAndre Hopkins among NFL players in video for National Coming Out Day
In other LGBT Sports news…
BBC: Transgender women in rugby union: Mixed reaction to World Rugby decision
The Economist: A ban by World Rugby could prove influential for transgender sports
Also new this morning…
Lakers dominate Heat to secure 17th championship as LeBron James wins Finals MVP
LeBron James hand-picked the Lakers’ roster and it got them a championship
Are these Lakers the best team LeBron James has ever been a part of?
Seahawks 27 Vikings 26: An epic comeback
Falcons fire head coach Dan Quinn and Falcons fire Thomas Dimitroff
Breaking down the NFL standings coming out of Week 5
Arozarena sends homer 413 feet as Rays take ALCS Game 1
A very serious Dodgers-Braves comparison
Rafael Nadal routs Novak Djokovic to win French Open for record-tying 20th men’s Grand Slam title
OutShouts:
Barb Sherwood shared this beautiful wedding photo in the Equality Coaching Alliance Facebook group for National Coming Out Day!
“Happy National Coming Out Day! It’s not a smooth ride and we get thrown curve balls left and right. However, I hope we all continue to show our true colors and keep fighting the good fight.”
If you’re an LGBTQ person in sports looking to connect with others in the community, head over to GO! SPACE to meet and interact with other LGBTQ athletes, or to Equality Coaching Alliance to find other coaches, administrators and other non-athletes in sports.
Highlights from Social Media:
Coach Anthony Nicodemo shared this photo on Instagram, and said “There is nothing like living an authentic life.”
Paolo Ramirez says it’s been seven years since he came out, and he’s still coming out every day. He shared this in the #gayathlete hashtag on Instagram.
And if you think the end of the WNBA and NBA finals means it’s now the off-season, Layshia Clarendon wants you to think again (with a little help from Adidas):
Professional Basketball season is officially over 😭
— Layshia Clarendon (@Layshiac) October 12, 2020
I’m so sad to not be able to watch the @WNBA or @NBA anymore. But proud to be part of a team that continues the fight, cause there is no off season for change!!! The work continues. we aren’t going anywhere. ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/88yNEtEOjD
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Podcast Du Jour
Nearly every day of the week, Outsports has a new podcast for your enjoyment. Today, our Cyd Zeigler is back with a new episode of Five Rings To Rule Them All! This week, Cyd talks with two-time Olympian Jorik Hendrickx. Listen here:
This and all Outsports podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and on every platform where you find Outsports!
Today’s Sports Calendar
NFL:
Los Angeles Chargers vs. New Orleans Saints at 8:15 p.m. EDT on ESPN
MLB ALCS and NLCS GAMES:
Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays at 4:07 p.m. EDT on TBS
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at 8:08 p.m. EDT on FOX
SOCCER:
Click here for ESPN’s schedule of soccer action today.
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