Not Your Fathers Game: Gay Men Like Sports Too

Being a gay male who likes sports … was a lonely life for me, when I was a young guy. I liked a lot of sporting events, especially with the advent of television at our home because of all the “guys” I could see.

I had all these opportunities to see these guys pat each other on the butts, roll around on the ground together in wrestling, and of course, the hot male wrestlers. As an altar boy in church the pastor used to take us altar boys to the National Guard Armory in downtown Duluth about three or four times a year for the local Minnesota wrestling circuit.

I remember guys like Vern Gagne, The Crusher, Ray Stevens, or Mad Dog Vachon and Nick Bockwinkel … and who could forget Baron Von Raschke. Wow…some old great wrestling names in the upper midwest.

When I really came to terms with my life - as being a gay man about 11 years ago, part of my ideal life was to be with a guy forever.

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Nike Ad Homophobic? Decide for Yourself

According to Gay Recluse’s Harlem correspondent Neskers, a new Nike ad is plastered all over phone booths in his neighborhood. Homophobic or funny? You decide. Take a look here.

Olympic Diver is Out and Proud

The first Australian Olympian to declare his homosexuality, Matthew Mitcham (20) is a favorite to medal in the upcoming Beijing games.

The gold medal hopeful’s journey has not been easy. Those close to him have seen Mitcham, 20, battle depression, retire in his teenage years after physical and emotional burn-out, then nine months later resume his sport and build himself into the champion he is today.

One person who has been by his side for the entire tumultuous journey is his partner, Lachlan.

“We can’t afford for Lachlan to go at the moment,” Mitcham said. “But Johnson & Johnson offer grants to go to Beijing and I’ve nominated Lachlan as the support person I want to go.”

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More photos of Matthew here. Video of his diving below: