Jim Buzinski

Documentary scores as it shines a light on the hypocrisy in our win-at-all-costs culture. By Jim Buzinski Outsports.com Among the questions filmmaker Christopher Bell sets out to answer in his documentary “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” is a seemingly simply one: Why are anabolic steroids illegal in the U.S.? Bell, whose brilliant and highly entertaining film opens […]

From longtime Outsports poster Enigma: “The Western Hockey League champion Spokane Chiefs have won the 2008 Memorial Cup. They’re the first American team to win the Championship since the Portland Winterhawks did it in 1998. It’s also their first Championship since 1991. During the trophy presentation, let’s just say the Spokane Chiefs had a smashing […]

Aug. 23, 2008 flash: Matthew Mitcham wins the Olympic gold medal in the 10-meter platform. (For updates on Mitcham and more news and photos, including video of Mitcham and his partner Lachlan in Beijing, check our Mitcham articles on our Olympics blog.) Australian diver Matthew Mitcham, 20, is going to Beijing to compete in the […]

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With Henin retiring, the women's side is wide open; Nadal looks to keep dominating the men on clay By Wyman MeersOutsports.com Barely more than a week before the start of the French Open, which is chronologically the second of professional tennis’s four most coveted events, Belgium’s Justine Henin announced her retirement. Jankovic and Nadal are […]

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This graphic is on the front page of ESPN.com and illustrates a story on “the world of hard-core hockey fight fans, the Cult of the Goon.” There are even goon fantasy leagues! As a reader, Alexander, e-mailed me: “Fight club homoeroticism shamelessly flaunted at ESPN website.” It’s an accurate description, as one devotee explains to […]

He went from being a successful collegiate sailor to spinning records By Ross Forman Outsports.com He played soccer and hockey, competed in track & field and was an advanced-level downhill skier. But sailing was Scotty Thomson’s true calling. Getting to know Scotty Thomson For fun, he has a saltwater aquarium. “That’s another obsession of mine,” […]

The longtime all-star catcher Mike Piazza, who famously declared his heterosexuality in 2002, has retired after 16 seasons, most of them spent with the Dodgers and Mets. “After discussing my options with my wife, family and agent, I felt it is time to start a new chapter in my life,” Piazza, 39, said. “It has […]

Don’t tell those sports-loving New Yorkers this, but Cynthia Nixon doesn’t much care for sports. In fact, she doesn’t even own a television. And she calls herself a lesbian? Her partner, though, makes her watch. You gotta love couples. This tidbit is courtesy of a Q&A with Nixon in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine. And […]

The San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets, 81-72, to win on the road in Game 7 of their NBA playoff series. It was only the third win by a road win in 25 conference semifinal games. The star of the game was the uber-hot Manu Ginobli (right), who had 26 points for the […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester threw a no-hitter in a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals at Boston. What makes it more inspiring is that Lester came back after battling testicular cancer analaplastic large cell lymphoma two seasons ago. “Really, words can’t describe it right now,” Lester said. A diving catch by Jacoby […]

For a look at some of the rookies who will grace the NFL, like Michigan’s Chad Henne of the Miami Dolphins, check out this photo gallery at NFL.com —Jim Buzinski For a look at some of the rookies who will grace the NFL, like Michigan’s Chad Henne of the Miami Dolphins, check out this photo […]

The 2009 gays sports event in Copenhagen has been unsuccessful in wooing many corporate sponsors and faces a large budget gap. Related: Games a year away By Jim BuzinskiOutsports.com The 2009 Outgames, set for next summer in Copenhagen, Denmark, is running into the same finanwww.outsports.com/os/index.php/Gay-Sports-Movement/News/Outgames-a-year-out-and-counting.htmlcial difficulties that have plagued other worldwide gay sports events the […]

There is an interesting article on Reggie Love, 26, a former Duke basketball player, who is Barack Obama’s “body man” on the campaign trail. In this capacity, he has probably spent more time with Obama the past 15 months than the candidate has with his wife. He makes sure that Obama gets up on time […]

Not sports-related, but as a California resident and gay man, wow!: SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court ruled today that same-sex couples should be permitted to marry, rejecting state marriage laws as discriminatory. The lead attorneys in the case were from the National Center for Lesbian Rights, whose Homophobia in Sports project has done […]

Fabian Hambuchen, a King of the Hardwood Sweet 16 finalist, wins the men’s high bar at the European gymnastics championships. He’s one to keep an eye on at the Olympics. —Jim Buzinski [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=O5PLlBFTUkc] Fabian Hambuchen, a King of the Hardwood Sweet 16 finalist, wins the men’s high bar at the European gymnastics championships. He’s one […]

When hitting the Ted to watch the Atlanta Braves, I can unequivocally state that I’ve never wished for a glass of wine to sip while watching the home team pummel their opponents. Beer? Yes. Wine? Not quite. Then it’s a good thing that I’m not the brains behind a new charity venture that pairs Tom […]

California baseball stadiums are tops when it comes to health code violations at their Major League stadiums, with Angels stadium in Anaheim topping the list, Conde Nast’s Portfolio reports. A major vermin violation forced the shutdown of one food stand in April 2007 [at Angels stadium]. A cockroach infestation was reported in the Stadium Club […]