It’s time once again for Outsports to stop the clock for an instant reply of the week that was. It’s my way of memorializing the glorious victories, the ignominious defeats, and the players and personalities who made them, lived them or just couldn’t avoid them. Whether they’re winners or losers depends on your perspective. Tell us how you feel in the comments!
I realize my roster may differ from yours, and I welcome your comments, contributions and critiques. I read them all! Details on how to reach me are below, after our look at the week’s winners, losers and hopefuls.
Winner: Kacey Edenfield explains his unique journey from high school baseball stardom to gay pornography
Edenfield was a standout high school baseball player, but when he came out, his teammates shunned him, leading him to abruptly quit his lifelong love and turn to pornography.
Loser: Golfer Scott Piercy ‘apologizes’ for homophobic post about Pete Buttigieg
Scott Piercy posted an apology of a sort to Instagram and promised to “do better” after gramming an anti-gay slur and a reference to a right-wing conspiracy theory.
Hopeful: AEW’s Nyla Rose and Chris Jericho push for trans education and allyship
Nyla Rose’s appearance on Chris Jericho’s ‘Talk Is Jericho’ podcast helped educate new audiences about trans issues and pushed Jericho to defend his AEW counterpart online.
Winners: All of us who watch the Olympics just for the eye candy
Sports in general can be thirsty, particularly for gay and bi people. The Olympics seem to provide plenty to look at.
Winner: Tom Daley’s fatherhood videos make strong statement about LGBTQ parents
With LGBTQ couples’ right to adopt under attack, Daley and his husband, Dustin Lance Black, provide ample evidence that gay couples can raise children with love.
Losers: The Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues
The Colorado Avalanche received complaints last week about its Pride Night promotion, aimed at allies instead of members of our community. And the St. Louis Blues are holding their “Hockey is for Everyone” celebration while the team plays in Washington, D.C.
Hopeful: A conversation with TJ Callan about the history of gay black men coming out in sports
For former Miami football player TJ Callan, seeing other black LGBTQ athletes come out gave him hope.
Winners: LGBTQ couples caught kissing at Sacramento Kings Equality Night
The KissCam snapped three same-sex couples smooching at Equality Night for the Kings.
Losers: BYU for pulling bait and switch on LGBTQ students
Brigham Young University tweeted a letter by a Mormon Elder clarifying changes to its honor code, triggering a protest by LGBTQ students and allies.
Hopeful: A contrite Billie Jean King tells Margaret Court: ‘Don’t judge us’ and ‘be kind’
Tennis legend Billie Jean King says she’s “going to stop, probably” calling for the renaming of the Margaret Court Arena, but wants to see Court be “more loving.”
Winner: Trans marathoner Megan Youngren races into history at U.S. Olympic trials
The first trans woman athlete to compete in the 2020 Olympic trials didn’t make Team USA, but did make an impact.
Losers: Teenagers who taunted and mocked girl playing on all-male hockey team because of her gender
Opposing fans taunted Alyssa Wruble with a sign asking for her “gender reveal” during a recent game.
Hopeful: Gay college soccer player Adam Burnett dreams of playing pro
Adam Burnett was an all-state high school player who came out as gay at 17. Two years later, he’s crazy in love with soccer and his boyfriend.
Winner: Diane Ninemire Steps Down As Cal Softball Coach
Diane Ninemire, Cal’s Hall of Fame softball coach who has guided Cal to a national championship and a dozen trips to the Women’s College World Series in 32 years at the helm, announced Tuesday that she is stepping down immediately from her position due to health reasons.
Losers: Arizona anti-transgender athlete bill moves one step closer to law
Arizona House Republicans passed a controversial bill dubbed by some “The ‘Show Me Your Genitals’ Bill,” that would ban trans girls from participating in women’s sports.
Hopeful: Three years after coming out, Tony Nicolosi leads Cal State East Bay to new heights
The first out cross country head coach in NCAA history takes his program to the D-II Championships for the first time since 1983.
Winner: Out gay Judo athlete hopes to smash homophobia
German judoka Timo Cavelius came out as gay four years ago. In a conservative sport such as judo, this was seen as a breakthrough for many male judoka, because of homophobia. Cavelius wants to change that.
Hopeful: Tameka and Kirsty Yallop are expecting!
Super excited Kirsty and I will be welcoming a little Yallop into the world in September 🤗💜💙 @kirstyyallop11 #family #love #wifey #baby #loveislove pic.twitter.com/1Fkkw9zQvd
— Tameka Yallop (Butt) (@Tameka_Yallop) February 29, 2020
Congrats to the Austrialian soccer players/partners/moms-to-be-teammates!
That’s all for this week! I’ll bring you a fresh list of winners and losers next Saturday. Got a name I missed, or want to challenge my choices? Comment here or on Facebook or Instagram, tweet at us, message me via any social media, or just plain email me at [email protected] Thanks!
