CNN commentator Roland S. Martin is in a heap of trouble after tweeting what some are claiming is an anti-gay tweet during the Super Bowl. After David Beckham’s horribly tame H&M underwear ad was aired, Martin showed his fear of the bulge: Share on Facebook
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Sadly, Brendon Ayanbadejo demonstrates how to be a sore loser, holds pity party on Twitter
We at Outsports certainly appreciate Baltimore linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo’s NFL-leading advocacy for gay rights. Unfortunately, a Tweet from early this morning has also proven him to be a sore loser. Hours after his team blew a game to what Ayanbadejo deems an inferior team, he held a little pity party on Twitter: Share on Facebook
Non-Apology: Lee Steele’s new team, Nantwich Town FC, excuses Steele for anti-gay tweet
After being released by his former team for sending a homophobic tweet directed at Gareth Thomas, rugger Lee Steele has been quickly snatched up by Nantwich Town FC. The team wasted no time excusing Steele for his anti-gay tweet: Lee,38, was released by Oxford City this week due to comments on a social media site, [...]
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 [...]
Anti-gay Tony Dungy writes about Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for equal rights
I woke up this morning to some Tweets that left me wondering if the words of Martin Luther King mean anything today. The tweet that started it was from NBC’s NFL analyst Tony Dungy, who has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for an anti-gay organization and has said he opposes equality for gay [...]
Gay activist wants ‘Margaret Court’ removed from Aussie Open. Tennis Australia responds.
Australian gay activist Kerryn Phelps wants anti-gay tennis legend Margaret Court’s (right) name erased from the Australian Open court that has hosted so many matches. She Tweeted earlier today: “How about changing the name of the Aust Open venue?” Tennis Australia released a statement today distancing itself from Court’s political and religious views while embracing [...]
Oxford City soccer player loses roster spot for anti-gay Tweet
We’ve called European soccer the most homophobic corner of elite-level sports, so it’s great when we see someone in that world take a stand. Oxford City of the Southern Premier League has sacked striker Lee Steele for tweeting a homophobic remark about out former rugby star Gareth Thomas. He said of Thomas’ appearance on the [...]
Jonathan Vilma’s ‘asshole tendencies’
Last week, New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma Tweeted that grown men shouldn’t act feminine. He denied being homophobic and sexist, and in doing so he proved he’s just an asshole. I don’t intend to call names; I mean “asshole” in the most technical terms. “Asshole” is in the dictionary as “a stupid, incompetent, or [...]
Jonathan Vilma, Vonta Leach say men ‘should not hav female tendencies’
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma caught some fire on Wednesday night when he Tweeted about how grown men should behave, and many say he’s making a comment on sexual orientation. If he wasn’t, it’s hard to imagine what exactly he was referring to, given the emphatic period… Share on Facebook
Anton Hysen celebrates 21st birthday in London
Anton Hysen has been celebrating his 21st birthday in London this week. His blog is rife with photos and videos of his celebration, including this photo here…a bit of advertising. Hysen also has a new Twitter account where he’s Tweeting about his London adventure. Seems like a very fun guy. Share on Facebook
Former sportscaster Damian Goddard goes on the attack against same-sex marriage
Earlier this year when sports agent Todd Reynolds Tweeted his disappointment with Sean Avery’s support of gay marriage, then-Sportsnet broadcaster Damian Goddard Tweeted his opposition to marriage as well. Goddard’s contract with Sportsnet was quickly terminated. Now Goddard is on the attack, lashing out at same-sex marriage in a new video (after the jump) for [...]
New ‘Out Athletes’ list to follow on Twitter
We’ve added a new list to follow on Twitter. “Out athletes” allows you to follow the likes of Matthew Mitcham, Billie Jean King, John Amaechi, Will Sheridan, Diana Nyad, Billy Bean, and college athletes like Ben Baldus-Strauss and Seth Pamperin. You can find the list here. We hope you find it helpful and enjoyable! And [...]
Michael Bisping is the latest UFC fighter to make ‘gay’ comments
I guess when you’re straight and you spend most of your time with half-naked men you might feel the need to distance yourself as far as you can from the gays. It seems to be the case for many UFC fighters, and Michael Bisping is the latest (Bisping earlier this year called a fighter a [...]
Sports Illustrated names Outsports in top 100 sports Twitter feeds to follow
This was very cool for Jim and me, to be named by Sports Illustrated as one of the top 100 sports Twitter feeds to follow on Twitter’s fifth birthday. A couple things that jump out at us. First, we’re by far one of the least-followed Twitter feeds on the list; Second is the process by [...]
Adam Schefter, Steve Wyche, other colleagues tweet support for Michael Irvin
While a good portion of the thousands of comments across the Internet about Michael Irvin’s appearance in Out magazine are hateful, most have been positive and supportive. “Michael Irvin” is a top-5 trending term on Twitter today as thousands of people have taken to the site to share their thoughts. Among them some of the [...]