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We talk about the LGBT angles of the big national championship game between Oregon and Ohio State, plus what to expect for the rest of 2015.

Outsports will return to its roots, writing more about mainstream sports while also providing plenty of LGBT sports news. We invite you to join us with your perspectives!

There is nothing more awesome than being with the Ohio State band on game day, a former member recalls.

Michael Sam turns 25 today. He's celebrating in Italy.

Mark Helfrich's remarks show a changing attitude in college sports.

Robbie Rogers had a spectacular end of 2014. The latest image he sent out on Instagram speaks to him as a person.

The school's colors are green and yellow, yet the Ducks will wear silver and white vs. Ohio State

A Web site mocks the Green Bay Packers with a Michael Sam joke. Is it funny or offensive?

Data from Dick's Sporting Goods show the openly gay draft choice was No. 20 among all rookies for the 2014 season.

I used to be like today's Lions fans, blaming the officials when "my team" lost. Now that I'm a football official myself, I understand it's a lot harder than everybody thinks.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press had some fun playing with double entendres and Aaron Rodgers' nine inches.

Ethan Westbrooks says Michael Sam has the talent to be in the NFL.

His coming out was the talk of the country, even among non-sports fans.

Tony Dungy continues to push gay athletes deeper into the closet and deny his motivation is homophobia. Vladimir Putin, our runner-up in the "Asshole" category, isn't any better.

The school offers a wide array of services for LGBT students, including athletes.

The defender was a key cog in helping the L.A. Galaxy win the MLS title and has inspired others to come out. Figure skater Eric Radford is our runner-up.

Conner Mertens selflessly gave his time and energy to many other young struggling gay and bisexual athletes, helping several of them come out publicly. High school coach Anthony Nicodemo and former NFL player Wade Davis also helped lead the way.

Michael Sam told Oprah Winfrey he'd kiss his boyfriend Vito Cammisano all over again because he came out so he didn't have to hide.

Matthew Mitcham has sat for a portrait by John McRae each year since 2008. And each year he gets more handsome.

There are no more obnoxious, unlikeable teams in the NFL, but they are the favorites in each conference. Plus, wild card picks and hot player of the week.