Former St. Louis Cardinals All-Star pitcher Bob Tewksbury has voiced his support of same-sex marriage rights in New Hampshire. He and his wife, Laura, live in Concord, N.H., where Tewksbury was born. They have joined Standing Up for New Hampshire Families to stop the state legislature from removing same-sex marriage rights in the Granite State. [...]
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New Jersey Assemblyman Charles Mainor directs anti-gay Tweet at Philadelphia Eagles
There is so much wrong with what New Jersey Assemblyman and Jersey City cop Charles Mainor tweeted while watching the Giants-Packers game Sunday night: “We are not going to just lay down, we come to play,” the message read. “Who the hell do you think we are the DALLAS COWGIRLS OR THOSE GAYBIRDS FROM PHILLY…NO WE [...]
Former high school footballer Adam Goddard’s amazing poetry slam for gay marriage
When we first met Adam Goddard about a year ago, he was overjoyed to have found the Los Angeles Gay Football League. A student at Long Beach State and attracted to both men and women, he was struggling to find his corner of the LGBT community; As a former high school fullback (“the meanest 130 [...]
Moment #6: Corey Johnson’s story is told by Bay Windows and the New York Times
Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. Football, 2000. OK, it’s is a bit of a cheat: This moment is really two moments that each elevated an important story in our history. In April 2000, New England-based Bay Windows printed the story of Masconomet (Mass.) High School football player [...]
Moment #43: Brian Sims tells his story nine years later
Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. College football, 2009. In 2000, Brian K. Sims was the co-captain of the Bloomsberg University football team that finished the season as the Div. 2 national runners-up. He was also openly gay on the team. While many today still claim it’s [...]
British Prime Minister David Cameron to host reception to fight homophobia in sports
Another sign that times are changing: Conservative British Prime Minister David Cameron will host gay and lesbian athletes at a 10 Downing Street reception on Wednesday to help fight homophobia in sports. Openly gay rugby player Gareth Thomas, cricketer Steven Davies and straight ally Ben Cohen are among those athletes expected to attend. Missing will [...]
Carl Lewis is running…for New Jersey Senate. Will he address his sexual orientation?
Olympic superstar Carl Lewis on Monday announced his candidacy for the New Jersey State Senate. He didn’t shy away from the obvious double entendre in his announcement: “When I run, as you see my record, I run to win,” he said at a news conference Monday in Mount Holly in Burlington County. “I’m slower than [...]
Scott Schmidt running for WeHo city council
Scott Schmidt, known for his now-dead blog BoiFromTroy, is running for the West Hollywood City Council. Scott’s a really smart get-it-done, no-nonsense guy who could bring a ton to West Hollywood. He’s already on the city’s Transportation Commission and was elected the chairman of that board after just two years of service! He’s holding a [...]
Senate repeals “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
Really big and historic news out of Washington, where the U.S. Senate today voted, 65-31, to repeal the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. A filibuster against repeal was defeated, 63-33, setting the stage for the final vote. The bill has already passed the House, and President Obama said he will sign it. It will [...]
Dave Pallone: Sports enmeshed in DADT
Dave Pallone has penned a short piece for the gay professionals site dot429 comparing DADT to the state of gays in sports. It’s a comparison we’ve seen made before, but few people know it better than Pallone. Ever since Abner Doubleday invented the game of baseball there have been players who are gay. That is [...]
Michigan athletes support gay student president
University of Michigan student body president Chris Armstrong has come under attack recently from Michigan Assistant Attorney General Andrew Shirvell simply for being gay (Shirvell’s hateful blog is now readable by invitation only). But athletes from football, baseball, hockey, gymnastics, rowing, softball and many other sports aren’t standing for it. Instead, they have posed for [...]
Democrats steal Outsports logo?
It’s no wonder the Democrats looked to Outsports for inspiration when designing their new logo. Having used the blue circle surrounding the letters “OS” or behind the word “Outsports,” we knew it was a winner when we designed it eight years ago. Royalties! We want royalties! Hat tip to Towleroad. Share on Facebook
Evan Lysacek and the Ari Effect
After his debut on “Dancing With the Stars” the other night, Evan Lysacek was asked about Johnny Weir… and skated down the middle with his answer. He said, “We’re just acquaintances really. I think I’ve only had two personal conversations with him in my life. But he’s a great skater, an incredible skater obviously.” That [...]
Tebow/Focus Super Bowl ad: least-watched
I had no idea that the Nielsen Company was this detailed. They actually provide individual ratings for the TV commercials shown during the Super Bowl. The most-watched commercial was the Doritos “Snack Attack Samurai” ad, followed by the “Green Police” Audi ad. The least-watched? The Focus on the Family anti-abortion ad starring Tim Tebow and [...]
Watch the bizarre Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad
What were they thinking? The Focus on the Family ad that aired during the Super Bowl aimed at fighting abortion instead promoted domestic violence with Tim Tebow tackling his mother. When it aired, everyone at the party looked at each other with a “what in hell did I just see” look. You can see it [...]