Jim Buzinski

In watching the end of BYU’s 28-27 college football win over Washington, I saw the worst officating call in memory (and that’s saying a lot). In watching the end of BYU’s 28-27 college football win over Washington, I saw the worst officating call in memory (and that’s saying a lot).

Nothing like a little jock sex talk to liven up a Friday. Today, we have Michael Phelps ogling Vegas strippers and Lance Armstrong talking about his sexual prowess. Nothing like a little jock sex talk to liven up a Friday. Today, we have Michael Phelps ogling Vegas strippers and Lance Armstrong talking about his sexual […]

For years, one of our favorite Outsports pastimes is to chronicle how often NFL announcers mention the physique of buff ref Ed Hochuli. We also might have been the first to call him “Guns.” So it was amusing to hear NBC Al Michaels say this about Hochuli during the second quarter of the Giants-Redskins season […]

Yawn. It wasn't exactly a thrilling opener — no points were scored in the second half — but the New York Giants began defense of their Super Bowl crown with a 16-7 win over the Washington Redskins. The win did continue a streak in the NFL — no defending champion has lost its season opener […]

Logo will debut the reality show “Shirts and Skins” on Sept. 15, which follows the San Francisco Rock Dogs basketball team. My great friend and Outsports web developer Rory Ray is among the players on the show. Here is a video preview: Logo will debut the reality show “Shirts and Skins” on Sept. 15, which […]

In the first half Monday, UCLA quarterback Kevin Craft (right) was the MVP … for Tennessee. In the second half, Craft changed personalities and led the Bruins to a season-opening upset win over No. 18 Tennessee, 27-24, in overtime. In the first half Monday, UCLA quarterback Kevin Craft (right) was the MVP … for Tennessee. […]

Locker is the outstanding sophomore quarterback for the University of Washington who had a rough outing in the season opener at Oregon. Thanks to a reader for this shot. Full image after the jump. Locker is the outstanding sophomore quarterback for the University of Washington who had a rough outing in the season opener at […]

Thanks to a reader for this adorable photo of Australian gold medal diver Matthew Mitcham and his partner Lachlan Fletcher. I am not sure when it was taken, but they certainly look like the happy couple. For more photos, videos and articles about Mitcham’s gold-medal diving performance check out our Matthew Mitcham archive. Full-size image: […]

NBC defended its decision not mention Australian diver Matthew Mitcham’s sexual orientation with a series of answers that were more spin than fact. NBC defended its decision not mention Australian diver Matthew Mitcham’s sexual orientation with a series of answers that were more spin than fact.

Matthew Mitcham made me cry. It takes a lot for me to weep while watching sports, but that's how moving his gold-medal diving performance was Saturday in Beijing. I teared up when he first saw the score from his final five and looked on in disbelief. Matthew Mitcham made me cry. It takes a lot […]

A terrific 15-minute video edited from the worldwide Olympic feed showing all six of Mitcham's final dives, the celebration after where he hugs practically every diver, the medal ceremony and him jumping into the stands to give his flowers and a kiss to his partner, Lachlan Fletcher. After the jump. A terrific 15-minute video edited […]

When Matthew Mitcham greeted the media after winning his 10-meter platform diving gold, he raced over to hug reporter Jessica Halloran of the Sydney Morning Herald, who wrote Mitcham’s coming out story with great sensitivity back in May. Halloran followed up today with the only article I could find that discusses Mitcham’s relationship with his […]

Cataclysmic letdowns and showdowns ahead at 2008 U.S. Open. Neither Nadal nor Federer will make the final. By Wyman MeersOutsports.com Rafael Nadal is the new world No. 1 in men’s tennis, having won not only his customary French Open title this year but also every tournament of note since, including his first Wimbledon championship and […]

Suarez is the talented Cuban who won the bronze in the decathlon. Outsports contributing photographer Finneye captured these great images of Suarez at a meet this May in Austria. Suarez is the talented Cuban who won the bronze in the decathlon. Outsports contributing photographer Finneye captured these great images of Suarez at a meet this […]

Rogers (the guy with the facial hair) and Dalhausser (the bald guy, right) won the men’s beach volleyball gold. Rogers is known the “The Professor” and Dalhausser “The Beast.” Brent Mullins has shot the team in Southern California tournaments and presents some great shots after the jump. Rogers (the guy with the facial hair) and […]

The best images from the final day of competition, including gold medal diver Matthew Mitcham, a shirtless javelin champ and more, courtesy of Finneye. At right, is part of an awesome portrait of the German handball team. Links after the jump. The best images from the final day of competition, including gold medal diver Matthew […]

Matthew Mitcham’s boyfriend, Lachlan Fletcher, was in the stands when he won the 10-meter platform gold. I found this Reuters picture and was wondering if anyone out there knows if the guy on the left is Lachlan? Thanks! Update: It is Mitcham's partner, Lachlan. Screen capture from Aussie TV after the jump. Here is a […]

Bob Ballard is covering diving for the BBC. He wrote this account of Mitcham’s gold-medal performance for Outsports. By Bob Ballard We knew it was a good last dive – everyone in the commentary area sprang out of their chairs like they had suddenly been electrocuted, but when the marks came up, a hush descended […]

Great video of Matthew Mitcham talking outside the diving arena after winning the gold medal, flanked by his mom, Vivienne, and his partner, Lachlan Fletcher. Mitcham is very funny and endearing: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tm33-KoxXA Great video of Matthew Mitcham talking outside the diving arena after winning the gold medal, flanked by his mom, Vivienne, and his partner, […]

Bob Ballard is covering diving for the BBC. He wrote for Outsports about Matthew Mitcham’s dives in the 10-meter platform prelims. By Bob Ballard Remember that ill-at-ease, almost petrified looking Aussie I was telling you about who competed in the 3-meter diving competition the other day, and looked out of his depth? What a difference […]