Category Archives: Sports

Gay Bowl XVII comes to Boston this weekend

gay boston, gay sportsThe Gay Bowl is the national LGBT flag football tournament, put on every Columbus Day weekend by the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL). Started in 2002 as an annual national championship tournament for LGBT flag football teams, about 40 teams will compete in multiple divisions (including a women’s division) from across North America in Boston this weekend.

I first wrote about the Gay Bowl in May when it was announced that the New England Patriots would sponsor the Gay Bowl, making them first NFL team to sponsor one of the annual Gay Bowl tournaments (and let’s hope not the last).

In addition to a lot of football that will be played through the weekend, a host of social events including a “Pep Rally” party tonight at the Emerald Lounge (how appropriate is that), Bracket Reveal Party later in the evening at ICON as well as parties each night, concluding on Sunday at Royale with a closing ceremony that will take place just prior to the large dance party from Chris Harris Presents in the same venue. For more information visit the website Gay Bowl XVII.

And just to give you a flavor of how fun Boston’s league is, I wanted to share this video from Boston’s F.L.A.G. flag football league – enjoy. If you think you may like to learn more about this group which was instrumental in bringing the Gay Bowl to Boston this year visit their Facebook page, here.

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Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a caption or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh.

America’s Favorite Pastime

Boston’s gay sports clubs / teams

gay boston, gay sports leagueEvery September at the start of each academic year, tens of thousands of people move to Boston for the first time.  Whether you are new to Boston or just looking for an excuse to be more active and make friends, joining one of the many LGBT sports teams and clubs can help you do both.

Most of these groups are very social in nature. There is a  wide range of sports / clubs from darts to rowing to kickball to bowling to water polo and more so peruse the list – there is something for everyone. Some of these groups are seasonal so take that into account when you reach out and best of luck to you.  If you are new to Boston, let me be among the first to welcome you.

America’s Finest Kickball League

Beantown Bowling League

Beantown Softball League

Beantown Soft-Tip Dart League

Boston Flag Football

Boston Gay Basketball League

Boston Gay Rowers

Boston Pride Hockey

Boston Strikers Soccer

Boston Ironsides Rugby

Boston Wet Sox (Water Polo)

Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association

Frontrunners: Boston Gay Running Club

Gay Dodgeball League

GURL – Gay Urban Running League

Liquid Assets New England Swimming (LANES)

Monday Night Bowling League

OutRyders: New England’s Gay Ski & Snowboard Club

QuICK – Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub

Stonewall Sports – Billiards 

Tennis 4 All

Varsity Gay League: Kickball

Apologies if I have overlooked any area gay clubs or sports leagues.  Feel free to add information for any such group in the comments section of my blog.

Ironsides Rugby Team Boot Camp is Saturday morning

gay boston, gay sportsAre you looking to do something social that gets you outside so you can enjoy the gorgeous weather this weekend?  Ironsides is Boston is hosting a rugby boot camp on Saturday morning from 10AM – 1PM and all are welcome.

The Ironsides annual boot camp promises a great workout and may turn you on to the sport of rugby.  After boot camp, you can also enjoy the social side of Ironsides as those who are interested generally head to a local bar to hydrate and socialize. A small fee of $25 will get you an Ironsides tank top and beverages at the “drink-up” after boot camp.

Click Here to RSVP and For More Information

About Boston Ironsides: For over 20 years, the Boston Ironsides has brought together men from a tremendous range of backgrounds. We are players just out of college, seasoned rugby veterans, and men of every age who’ve just taken up the sport.  We are accountants, engineers, bartenders, designers, students, and more. We are native Bostonians and players from all over this country – and others. We are gay, straight, and somewhere in between. Our differences make us stronger as a team, and every new member adds to that strength.

Varsity Gay League (VGL) kickball starts Sept 9th

VGL, gay sports, gay bostonIt appears that Boston will have two gay kickball leagues starting this September. In an earlier post this summer I wrote about America’s Finest Kickball League which hosted a pick up game earlier this month and will start their season September 17th.

Above is a promo for The Varsity Gay League (VGL) which is a Los Angeles-based gay sports league that operates in California, Texas, Florida, Oregon and Colorado. VGL kickball season starts on September 9th. They will also be hosting free scrimmages August 20th, 27th .

For more information you can visit their website at varsitygayleague.com.

TWC takeover of Fenway this September

handsome, hunk, shirtless guyThe Welcoming Committee is hosting another Red Sox takeover at Fenway later this fall on Tuesday, September 26th when they host the Toronto Blue Jays.

The deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, September 1 so if this sounds interesting grab tickets while they last or before the deadline hits. Who can say which will occur first?

Tickets for TWC’s Takeover of Fenway – September 26th at 7:10PM

Men in kilts

handsome guy, shirtless guy in a kiltI feel like I could help this guy out. For starters, I could explain to him the difference between ice and field hockey.

Previous Men in Kilts Posts

NEW: Gay Kickball League comes to Boston

gay Boston, Keith LondonBoston is one of six cities that will join an emerging gay kickball league started by Keith London. If this sounds interesting to you then check out the America’s Finest Kickball League Facebook page or you can visit their website at www.GayKickball.com.

A pick up game has been organized next month on Sunday, August 13th at 11:00am at Joe Moakley Field in Boston. The inaugural season of America’s Finest Kickball League in Boston will start September 17th – currently there are eight teams signed up. For more information, contact Keith via Facebook.

All are welcome

Come & Scrum with Boston Ironsides Rugby Club

Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club, ProvincetownJust in time for Bear Week, The Boston Ironsides Rugby Club will host a fundraiser at Harbor Lounge (located at 359 Commercial Street) in Provincetown. This year’s event comes with some new twists.

There is no cover for this event, so bring your friends and stop by to enjoy a fun afternoon full of surprises, knowing that proceeds raised at this event will benefit the Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club that is part of NERFU (New England Rugby Football Union) and IGR (International Gay Rugby).

For more information about this fantastic group of guys and the event in Provincetown on Wednesday, July 12th from 12 – 3PM check out their event page, Come & Scrum.

Julian Edelman and ESPN’s Body Issue

ESPN’s “Body Issue” raises a lot of eyebrows each year, but the photo of New England Patriot, Julian Edelman, (shown below), which has been making the rounds on the Internet has half of Boston drooling.

The likable wide receiver (no double entendre intended) that is actually a legit position in football, quads are so crazy strong I can’t stop looking at them. This is a man who has obviously never owned a pair of skinny jeans.

Tennis crush: Márton Fucsovics

mancandy, handsome, hunk, tennisI’ve been watching the French Open since the tournament started but I’ll likely miss the biggest matches of the tournament since Sergio and I will be traveling. This year’s tournament has had some amazing matches and some even more dazzling players. Like this Hungarian player, Márton Fucsovics who is currently ranked 148th in the world. Hopefully he can improve his game because I’d love to see more of him on the courts.

How do you say, “More, Please” in Hungarian?

Gay Bowl XVII comes to Boston Oct. 5-8, 2017

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Gay Bowl XVII Boston || October 5-8, 2017

This past Saturday night, Boston’s LGBT Flag Football group announced at their annual spring awards banquet that the New England Patriots will be a sponsor of the Gay Bowl 17 and the announcement was confirmed by Outsports. 

The Gay Bowl is the national LGBT flag football tournament, put on every Columbus Day weekend by the National Gay Flag Football League (NGFFL). For more information visit the website Gay Bowl XVII.

One thing I have to say about Boston’s Flag Football group is that they know how to have a lot of fun. I always like their videos like this most recent compilation. If you would like to learn more about this Boston gay inclusive sports league, visit their Facebook page, here

Pride Night at Fenway is Friday, June 9th

handsome, hunk, shirtless guyThe fifth annual Pride Night at Fenway Park will take place on Friday, June 9th when the Boston Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers. This year Pride Night at Fenway Park game tickets include a pre-game Pride Party on the Right Field Roof Deck celebrating Boston Pride Week theme “Stronger Together.” Ticket proceeds from this event will go towards Boston Pride events and programming.

Pride Night tickets are currently on sale for $45 / ticket. Purchase your ticket today before they sell out.

Buy Your Tickets Here

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Each Wednesday morning I post a photograph and ask readers to offer a funny caption.  Hopefully the caption below inspires you to share a few of your own.

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Dominic Thiem butt distracts TV commentators

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Dominic Thiem’s ass is a major distraction on and off the courts

Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem has more than just a great tennis game. In 2020 Thiem’s assets made another wave on Instagram which I wrote about here, Dominic Thiem’s ass distracts us again.

Back in 2017, ATP Austrian tennis player Dominic Thiem was ranked number 9 in the world, but the commentators for his match in the Barcelona Open clearly thought (and talked) a great deal about his “assets”. Should Rafa Nadal be worried. You can decide by checking out Rafa Nadal’s 2015 Tommy Hilfigger underwear commerical.

One commentator said, “He’s got a nice, strong, big ‘tookus’!”, and his compliments didn’t stop there, adding, “I’m not even joking. The butt is a huge source of power, and he’s so strong in his base. He’s so strong, and it’s a huge origin of his power”.

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No comment other than to say you can be the judge – follow the link below to the article on attitude.co.uk that initially reported the story. Wouldn’t sports be far more interesting if we could have this commentator here in the US?

Attitude Mag’s full story on Dominic Thiem’s “powerful” butt here