Michael Sam inspires lead singer of Neon Trees to come out
"I really love all of the sports figures that are coming out recently," Tyler Glenn says. "I appreciated Michael Sam.
By Jim Buzinski | March 24, 2014"I really love all of the sports figures that are coming out recently," Tyler Glenn says. "I appreciated Michael Sam.
By Jim Buzinski | March 24, 2014British diver Tom Daley, who came out as dating a man last year, says gay men now come up to him and "offer it there and then." Why I am not surprised? In an interview with the Sun (behind a pay wall), Daley says he is happy being out. "Some people come up to me […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 23, 2014Michael Sam pulled up at the end of his first 40-yard dash, only to work through the hamstring tightness and finish off the day strong. He improved in every category.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 20, 2014Michael Sam thanks the people at the Univ. of Missouri for their undying support.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 20, 2014Johnny Weir and his husband Victor Voronov have broken up after almost 2 1/2 years of marriage, the figure skater announced on Twitter. It is with great sadness that I announce that my husband and I are no longer together. My heart hurts, and I wish him well. — Johnny Weir (@JohnnyGWeir) March 19, 2014 […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 20, 2014The former Patriots standout quarterback tells it like it is.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 19, 2014From a Dancing Tree to a guy with a phallic nose, 10 mascots stood out for their (highly stereotypical) gayness.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 19, 2014Outsports has set up a pool for the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament. Fill out your bracket and see how you do against other Outsports readers. We are using CBS Sports this season. To play, simply go to our Outsports NCAA Pool link and fill out the sign-up info. You can also log in using […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 17, 2014A young writer takes a class with Jackson's ex-wife, then hears from the Zen Master himself. "Living in the truth is the best and maybe only way to live a mindful life," he says.
By Marty Maguire | March 13, 2014The Bible gives Alex cover for sharing his thoughts on gay men and lesbians.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 13, 2014Bayern Munich fans hold "Gay Gunners" sign to mock Aresnal player Mesut Özil.
By Jim Buzinski | March 12, 2014After waiting until Feb. 23 to be signed, Jason Collins will be a member of the Brooklyn Nets for the rest of the season, ESPN is reporting. Collins has been signed to two 10-day contracts and the Nets will extend him through the season, including the playoffs. Since becoming the first openly gay NBA player, […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 12, 2014Spanish sailors Onán Barreiros and Juan Curbelo hope to compete in the 2016 Summer OIympics as a team in the 470 class, but they were looking for a way to raise their profile (and presumably attract more sponsors). In January, they posted that if their Facebook page got 1,500 likes by Feb. 28, they would […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 12, 2014Erskine College volleyball player Drew Davis, who struggled with reconciling being gay with the Southern Baptist Church, was outed inadvertently to one of his teammates during a Skype chat. Juan Varona was out in high school in Puerto Rico. Both are embraced by the team, which owns the nation's second-longest current win streak.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 11, 2014Add Minnesota Vikings Chad Greenway, Jerome Felton and Blair Walsh to the list of NFL players who say that Michael Sam would be accepted in a locker room. "Without a doubt," Greenway, a linebacker, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "There are so many differences between all of us. It seems to me like an openly […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 11, 2014For those wanting to buy official gear of Michael Sam, hoping to become the NFL's first openly gay player, his website has unveiled a merchandise store. On sale are T-shirts ($22) or buttons (a pack of 10 for $25) with the "Stand With Sam" logo. The slogan was popularized when University of Missouri students formed […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 10, 2014Team in South Carolina signs openly gay pro soccer player, saying he "will bring a positive change to the Mutiny."
By Cyd Zeigler | March 8, 2014San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver became the face of last year's Super Bowl media week when he said he would not want to play with an openly gay teammate. More than a year later, Culliver said he would welcome Michael Sam into the NFL. "I applaud Michael [Sam] and Jason [Collins] for their courage. […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 7, 2014Renee from St. Louis would still support Michael Sam if the Chiefs drafted him - and despite him if he becomes a Raider.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 6, 2014Stephanie Wheeler has competed in two Paralympics as an athlete, winning gold both times.
By Stephanie Wheeler | March 6, 2014