A follow-up essay from Keph Senett on the Nigeria scandal, which is now the FIFA scandal. Does FIFA and Sepp Blatter (I have so far refrained from writing the subject line: “Blatter pisses on the gays”) really need more scandals? … Continue reading
After I won four medals for swimming in the 1996 Olympics (including two gold medals), I was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. My doctors told me I would never compete again at the Olympics or at other major competitions for … Continue reading
Our occasional round-up of stories on homophobia and coming out in pro sports, and other issues of interest. Via Queers for Gears, this story about NASCAR and the perils of tweeting while homophobic (extract): A Red Bull Racing crewman was … Continue reading
Tami Brown, VP of Marketing for Positively Cleveland – Photo Bob Perkosk From a feature on tourism in freshwatercleveland.com: Last year, Cuyahoga County raked in $5.9 billion in economic impact by welcoming 14 million visitors who, in turn, supported 61,000 … Continue reading
From Outsports: It’s been quite a year for sports, and Outsports has certainly benefited. After Jim’s piece on Hudson Taylor was nominated for a GLAAD Award, now my piece on Kye Allums has won third place for the NLGJA Award … Continue reading
All the colors of the rainbow were present at Cleveland Pride, but the dominant hue was… orange, as seen in this photo of supporters of Gay Games 9 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. … Continue reading
From Roger Brigham’s Bay Area Reporter sports column today, a reminder of the upcoming Pride Meet, and a look at Aaron Castillo, membership and communications director of San Francisco Track and Field, the host of the event. Here’s an extract … Continue reading
So it’s OK to discriminate, as long as you don’t talk about it? This is not satisfactory. Keep signing the petition at http://www.allout.org/fifa FIFA criticises Nigeria coach Uche for anti-homosexual remarks(AFP) BERLIN — Football’s governing body FIFA on Wednesday criticised … Continue reading
