Jim Buzinski

The San Diego Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts, 23-17, in overtime Saturday. The Chargers scored on the opening possession and the Colts never got the ball. This reignited debate on whether the NFL should change its OT rules. What do you think? The San Diego Chargers beat the Indianapolis Colts, 23-17, in overtime Saturday. The […]

The coach of Italy’s national soccer team, Marcello Lippi, says there are no gay players in the Italian league, and haven’t been in his 40 years in the sport, the Italian news agency ANSA reports. ”I believe there aren’t any gays among soccer players,” Lippi told the gossip website KlausCondicio. In a career spanning 40 […]

I would have thought that wearing a nipple ring while playing football would be a wee bit dangerous, but that did not stop Brendon Ayanbadejo of the Baltimore Ravens this weekend at Miami. Does anyone know if this is common or a hazard? Thanks to a reader for this. Click here to see the full […]

This story from Yahoo proves conclusively that college football’s BCS system sucks and that the two teams that get to play in the title game are there for reasons other than their on-field success. Some voters in the Harris Interactive Poll, which helps determine BCS rankings, NEVER WATCHED UTAH PLAY! The same Utah team that […]

A book takes a look at how sports are driving perceptions about gender roles for men. This chapter deals with two mainstream athletes — Jason Sehorn and Freddie Ljungberg — who became successful underwear models. By David Coad From "The Metrosexual: Gender, Sexuality, and Sport" Copyright SUNY PressThe initiative of using athletes in order to […]

A journey to see the Colts with a hero and friend, trash fans, homophobic comments galore and a whale of a game. By Jim BuzinskiOutsports.comThe bulk of my notes will be on my trip to San Diego to see the Chargers play the Colts, along with some photos of some of my favorite Colts. First, […]

Peyton Manning up close was just one of the great sights as I went to San Diego to see the Colts-Chargers wild card playoff game this weekend. I had a field pass, a police escort to the stadium and a memorable day with Dave Kopay. I was shocked, though, by all the gay slurs uttered […]

Yes, I know Utah won’t win the mythical national championship since the absurd BCS system settled on Florida and Oklahoma as the two teams to play for the BCS title. But after watching the Utes dismantle Alabama, 31-17, in the Sugar Bowl, they have as much claim to the title as anyone. The Utes are […]

Despite the 38-24 final, the Rose Bowl between USC and Penn State wasn't really that close. The Trojans never trailed and led 31-7 at halftime in winning a record third straight Rose Bowl game over the Big Ten. USC (12-1) has as much claim as any to being crowned the nation's best team. Of course, […]

File this under the “wow!” catagory. The Denver Broncos fired Coach Mike Shanahan two days after his team blew a three-game division lead and failed to make the playoffs. Shanahan won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1997-98, but has won only one playoff game since. I advocated Shanhan getting sacked in my Week 17 notes. His […]

Four months after winning a gold medal in platform diving, Australian Matthew Mitcham still has not secured any sponsorships, a development that perplexes him. In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Mitcham says he does not regret coming out before the Games, but does wonder if that has made any companies cautious. Yeah, I […]

Ravens and Dolphins clinch playoff spots, while Cowboys and Patriots fall short; plus wild card picks. By Jim BuzinskIOutsports.com Playoff structure stinks: Let's see – the 12-4 Colts were four games better than the 8-8 Chargers in the regular season; the 11-5 Falcons were two games better than the 9-7 Cardinals; and the Dolphins and […]

With myriad playoff spots on the line I figured I would go public with my Week 17 picks in relevant games. Post yours and let's see who did better. With myriad playoff spots on the line I figured I would go public with my Week 17 picks in relevant games. Post yours and let’s see […]

Our picks of the best images from the Beijing Summer Olympics. The U.S. men's gymnastics team won a surprise team bronze medal, then decided to strut their stuff afterwards. It is one of our favorite images from the Summer Olympics in Beijing. Check our other choices below. Special thanks to photographers Finneye and Brent Mullins. […]

Courtesy of the San Diego Chargers. Click here for full image. Getty Images via NFL.com Courtesy of the San Diego Chargers. Click here for full image. Getty Images via NFL.com

If true, it’s a crime against beauty — Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennell won’t confirm or deny that injured quarterback Brady Quinn was punched in the face by defensive lineman Shaun Smith in the team’s weight room. Various reports say Smith hit Quinn with his fist or with a weight. If true, it would be […]

My headline is a bit ironic. Before Sunday's Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings game, Esera Tuaolo sang the National Anthem. Tuaolo, who came out as gay in 2002, lives in Minnesota and played for the Vikings. He also played for the Atlanta Falcons and was on the field in January 1999 when the Falcons stunned […]

This photo by Finneye of two decathletes at the end of their event is one of our 36 best images from Picture This 2008. Check out the entire gallery. This photo by Finneye of two decathletes at the end of their event is one of our 36 best images from Picture This 2008. Check out […]

There is little that is more sacred to the Pittsburgh Steelers and their fans than the Terrible Towel, the yellow piece of cloth made famous in 1972 as a symbol for the Steelers. After Tennessee beat Pittsburgh, 31-14, Sunday to clinch AFC home field, running back LenDale White did something that will enrage the Steelers […]