NFL Power Rankings Week 16 As the NFL season comes to a close we examine who’s closing strong and who’s fading down the stretch. Week 16 of the 2009 season will be remembered for the Indianapolis Colt’s somewhat controversial decision to rest their starters for the playoffs, for the Bucs upset of New Orleans and Minnesota’s [...]

Gareth Thomas may be the first high-profile rugby union player to declare he is a homosexual but the former Wales captain is not the first leading sports star to announce that they are gay. The following sporting personalties paved the way for Thomas’s announcement: Justin Fashanu (football): The first black British player to command a one million pounds [...]

The Santa Speedo Run 2009 was held in Boston earlier this month; combing my two favorite activities- sport and watching hot men. There are some hot pictures in the link from 2005 Santa Speedo Run. My friend Jeff snapped these photo’s at this year’s run. 

As I was driving home from work tonight listening to WCBS-AM in New York City, a report came on starting with “George Micheal … ” and I immediately said “oh no”. Yes, the report went onto say George had passed away at the age of 70 from complications of chronic lymphocytic leukemia at Sibley Memorial Hospital in [...]

After a delay due to the world economy, Antwerp, Belgium has been named by the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association ( GLISA) as the host city for the 2013 World Outgames. GLISA director for Europe Tatjana Eggeling said: “We are very happy to see that the City of Antwerp, the Province of Antwerp and the Flemish Government have [...]

According to Luisa Yanez at The Miami Herald , A female athlete wins an Olympic gold medal, but later a sexual verification test detects she has the testosterone levels of a man. What action does the International Olympic Committee take? Two faculty members from Florida International University’s new medical school will help set the framework on how to tackle such [...]

Early retirement is treating Mike Piazza well. The former all-star New York Mets catcher and wife Alicia Rickter are now raising two daughters, having welcomed new addition Paulina Sophia Piazza to the family. “We are blessed to have two healthy girls – we are so grateful,” Mike, 41, tells  PEOPLE. Paulina arrived on Monday, August 3rd at Mount Sinai [...]

Why is Congress wasting time and money even talking about the College Football National Championship format? There are some sports issues they should be involved in like Concussions, Title IX and maybe Gambling. It all boils down to a couple of members are not happy because “their” school did not get invited. What about free [...]

Week 15 of the 2009 NFL season is done and the AFC playoff picture is a friggin mess while the NFC is somewhat simplified. The Cowboys ended the Saints run at perfection but canned their struggling kicker and suddenly the NFC East looks formidable again. 1. Indianapolis Colts – Colts remain perfect with a win at Jacksonville. [...]

He spent the last years of his life wandering the streets of San Francisco, especially Castro Street, the heart of the gay community. Yes, the onetime Dodger outfielder made another kind of baseball history in 1982, two years after his premature retirement from the game, when he became the first player to openly declare his homosexuality. [...]

SkyNews is reporting today, Welsh rugby star Gareth Thomas has “come out” in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Mail. Thomas who was married, told his wife he was gay and had been cheating on her with men. Their marriage ended in 2006. Thomas, who plays for Cardiff Blues, said he felt like his life was “falling [...]

Swimming has gone through a lot lately. From Speedos, to Jammers to full body suits. I remember the days when all they wore were speeods. Yeah I”m dating myself. I used to watch the olympics just for that, hot smooth guys in speedos. Now, only the Water Polo and Divers wear speedos, not that I”m complaining, [...]

Magic guard JJ Redick might play the two-guard in Orlando but he’s #1 on the 2009 SportsFags’ list of NBA Hotties. Best known for his 3-point shooting skills the Virginia native has experienced success at every level including a high school state championship, several NCAA tournament appearances and an NBA Finals appearance in 2008-09. After his [...]

Tiger Woods received 56 of the 142 votes cast by AP member editors to be named Associated Press Athlete of the Decade. It’s worth noting that over 50% of the ballots were returned after the Thanksgiving Weekend controversy erupted. AP Athlete of the Decade Results 1. Tiger Woods – 64 wins and 12 majors 2. Lance Armstrong [...]

The National League champion Philadelphia Phillies are swapping aces in a three team deal that would land Cliff Lee in Seattle and Roy Halladay in the city of brotherly love. The Blue Jays would receive Phillies outfielder Michael Taylor, catching prospect Travis d’Arnaud and pitcher Kyle Drabek. The Mariners would get Cliff Lee which is great [...]