Emile Griffith, born in the US Virgin Islands, was a six-time world champion at welterweight and middleweight in the Sixties, now installed in boxing’s Hall of Fame. There was always speculation about his sexuality – he talked with a lisp, had an effeminate gait and had worked as a milliner designing women’s hats. We certainly raised [...]

As my momma used to say, “Who would’ve thunk it?” Just three weeks ago the Cowboys were preparing for what everyone, including myself, thought was a sure beat down from New Orleans. The loss to the Saints would be the catalyst that would surely send the Cowboys into a tale spin, ending only after Dallas was [...]

No longer able to count on the support of the BC government, Vancouver’s Outgames organizers are turning to the private sector to ensure the North American portion of the international gay sports and culture festival will continue as planned in 2011. When planning the games in 2007 and 2008, Outgames chair John Boychuk says representatives from “ministries [...]

On a growing list of overused and under-deserved sports cliches, no single cliche chaps my ass more than when schools, players or fans over inflate their team’s importance by attaching ‘nation’ after the team’s mascot. The latest examples of this phenomenon have come from Tim Tebow and Craig James describing the Florida and Texas Tech fan [...]

British gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell launched a huge rant against legendary queer, Quentin Crisp, calling him no hero to the gay community in Tuesday’s Independent newspaper, one of the UK’s more serious daily newspapers. Tatchell’s rant follows the recent showing of ‘The Naked Civil Servant’ and ‘An Englishman in New York’ on UK TV over the [...]

Texas Tech University officials suspended head coach Mike Leach on Monday while the school investigated complaints from sophomore wide receiver Adam James, son of ESPN college football analyst Craig James, regarding how he was treated after being diagnosed with a concussion by team doctors. And so how does Tech head coach Mike Leach demonstrate leadership during what [...]

The organizers of Aspen Gay Ski Week (AGSW) and presenting sponsor Bud Light, have announced dates and a schedule of events for their 2010 “Into the Woods” themed event taking place Sunday, January 17, 2010 through Sunday, January 24, 2010. Established in 1976 by a small group of Aspen residents to host social events and organize educational [...]

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. [...]