USA Today takes a fresh look at swimmer Michael Phelps now that Ian Thorpe has retired and cleared the way for Phelps to dominate in the pool. Now I … [Read more...] about Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps: Ahead by a Hair
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Professional Hockey, Gays, and the “Ex-Gays” Who Hate Them
The Canadian film Breakfast with Scot (based on a 1999 novel by Michael Downing), which tells the story of a gay couple (a former Toronto Maple Leaf … [Read more...] about Professional Hockey, Gays, and the “Ex-Gays” Who Hate Them
Former NBA Player John Amaechi on Outside the Lines: I’m Gay
Former NBA Player John Amaechi came out of the closet officially over the weekend on Sunday's ESPN program Outside the Lines. We have the clip for you … [Read more...] about Former NBA Player John Amaechi on Outside the Lines: I’m Gay
England Banning Homophobic Chants at Football Games
For the first time, Football Association officals have put in place regulations that will treat homophobic behavior at football games with the same … [Read more...] about England Banning Homophobic Chants at Football Games
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #83
JOHN AMAECHI: ESPN talking heads discuss Amaechi's coming out. SENATE REPUBLICANS: What you get for filibustering the anti-escalation … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #83
Quick Bites on Snickers and Ted Haggard
We hear that Ted Haggard is rather upset they pulled the Snickers commercial: "I really enjoyed doing the Snickers commercial. There is a sense of … [Read more...] about Quick Bites on Snickers and Ted Haggard
Report: Former NBA Player John Amaechi to Announce He’s Gay
Speculation has been rumbling over the past couple of days on several websites that a former NBA player will be coming out of the closet on … [Read more...] about Report: Former NBA Player John Amaechi to Announce He’s Gay
Masterfoods Pulls Offensive Snickers Ads and Website
The Snickers ads and the offensive reactions to them from NFL Super Bowl players have been pulled. Alice Nathanson, a spokesman for Masterfoods, … [Read more...] about Masterfoods Pulls Offensive Snickers Ads and Website
Snickers Super Bowl: “Quick, Do Something Manly”
[UPDATES BELOW]It was inevitable there was going to be one lame gay joke during the Super Bowl commercials. I'm just shocked that it didn't have … [Read more...] about Snickers Super Bowl: “Quick, Do Something Manly”
News: Gaysted, McFly, Grace Kelly, Molly Ivins, Al Franken
Columnist Molly Ivins has died of cancer at 62: Tribute: "But there was more to Molly Ivins than insightful political commentary packaged in an … [Read more...] about News: Gaysted, McFly, Grace Kelly, Molly Ivins, Al Franken