Designer Steven Heller looks at how the tiny drawings used to symbolize various Olympic sports have changed over the years.Watch, AFTER THE JUMP... … [Read more...] about Watch: Olympics Pictograms Through the Ages
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Wayne Rooney Battles His Shirtless Self for Powerade
For those of you like me who can appreciate furry, pale, slightly gnomelike British footballers, here's Manchester United's Wayne Rooney in a … [Read more...] about Wayne Rooney Battles His Shirtless Self for Powerade
Team USA Hockey Coach Brian Burke to be Gay Rights Advocate in Honor of His Late Son Brendan
The U.S. Olympic hockey team and its general manager Brian Burke, who lost his gay son Brendan Burke in a car accident just weeks ago, has made it to … [Read more...] about Team USA Hockey Coach Brian Burke to be Gay Rights Advocate in Honor of His Late Son Brendan
Watch: Johnny Weir Defends Individuality at Press Conference
Johnny Weir held a press conference in Vancouver yesterday in response to controversy that has arisen in Quebec and elsewhere over remarks made by … [Read more...] about Watch: Johnny Weir Defends Individuality at Press Conference
NCAA Pulls ‘Focus on the Family’ Web Ad Following Pressure
Yesterday I posted about reports that the NCAA had approved airtime for ads from anti-gay, anti-choice evangelical group Focus on the Family during … [Read more...] about NCAA Pulls ‘Focus on the Family’ Web Ad Following Pressure
Massive Cristiano Ronaldo Erection Rises in Madrid
Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was honored with a statue 10 meters tall in Madrid yesterday:"Residents living near the Plaza de … [Read more...] about Massive Cristiano Ronaldo Erection Rises in Madrid
Report: NCAA Supporting Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Evangelical Group Focus on the Family
Sports blogger, author, and UMass professor emerita Pat Griffin reports that the NCAA's website is running ads (current ad pictured here) for … [Read more...] about Report: NCAA Supporting Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Evangelical Group Focus on the Family
Two Men in Austin, Texas Targeted in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Two gay men in Austin, Texas suspect they were targeted in an anti-gay assault because they were wearing the jerseys of their all-gay softball … [Read more...] about Two Men in Austin, Texas Targeted in Anti-Gay Hate Crime
Quebec Newscasters: Johnny Weir Flamboyance ‘Sets a Bad Example’, He ‘Should Compete in the Women’s Competition’
Johnny Weir met the flamboyant Stephen Colbert over the weekend.Meanwhile, more sports commentators are the subject of complaints regarding their … [Read more...] about Quebec Newscasters: Johnny Weir Flamboyance ‘Sets a Bad Example’, He ‘Should Compete in the Women’s Competition’
French Sports Newspaper L’Equipe Features Cover Profile, Shirtless Photos of Gay Welsh Rugby Star Gareth Thomas
(via french site gayclic, which has some highlights from the article) French nationwide daily sports newspaper L'Equipe today features openly gay … [Read more...] about French Sports Newspaper L’Equipe Features Cover Profile, Shirtless Photos of Gay Welsh Rugby Star Gareth Thomas