Tag Archives: Sports

How Gabe Kapler’s body image helped gay male sports fans

Posted on November 27, 2017 | 3 comments

Boston Red SoxI wanted to highlight an article about body image and feeling comfortable in your own skin after reading an article earlier this month on the OUT Sports blog which featured former Red Sox outfielder and the next manager of the professional baseball team, Philadelphia Phillies.

Gabe “The Babe” Kapler (as I often referred to him) was featured in the blog’s post, Why new Phillies manager Gabe Kapler was important to gay male sports fans. While I don’t know if I agree with all their points, I do agree that Gabe has an amazing body and has always been happy to pose shirtless. In an age where athletes continue to train to build endurance and avoid injury, Kapler was the rare professional baseball player with a great physique who liked to show it off.  While he is happily married with two teenage children, if my memory serves me correct he was a great advocate for his wife when she spoke out about domestic violence (something she had to contend with in a previous relationship) in addition to being socially accepting of LGBTQ issues.

3 Comments

Posted in Gay

Tagged , , ,

Stonewall Sports Boston: Billiards

Posted on October 26, 2017 | Leave a comment

gay boston, gay sports

I’m pleased to let you know yet another LGBTQ club / sports team has formed here in Boston. Stonewall Sports – Boston is a chapter of Stonewall Sports that created earlier this year in 2017.  According to their website, “the group is partnering with local businesses and establishments to bring enrich the local LGBTQ community by providing social outlets through sports and activities.”

Stonewall Sports – Boston: Billiards Facebook Page

Bobby Fisher and Matt Busse who many of you may already know are the two local gay men working to make this newest league a success so if you have any questions, be sure to reach out to them. Alternatively, you can visit their website here: stonewallboston.leagueapps.com.

gay boston, gay boston sports

Stonewall Sports – Boston recently started a new billiards league. While registrations may have already closed at the time of this post, it is worth reaching out to the organizers.

Leave a comment

Posted in Boston, Sports

Tagged , , ,

Don’t miss Boston Ironsides Spookybear party at Harbor Lounge is Saturday, Oct 28th

Posted on October 23, 2017 | Leave a comment

For any of you planning to spend next weekend in Provincetown, I wanted to encourage you to stop by the Harbor Lounge on Saturday, October 28th from 12-3PM for the rugby football club’s annual “spookybear fundraiser”.

There is no cost to attend this very social event and it always attracts a fun and friendly crowd.  Swing by and grab a drink. You’ll be happy you stopped by.

Boston Ironsides Spookybear fundraiser at Harbor Lounge

Leave a comment

Posted in Halloween, Sports

Tagged , , ,

Head of the Charles Regatta is this Saturday and Sunday

Posted on October 20, 2017 | Leave a comment
Head of Charles Regatta

Head of the Charles regatta is Saturday & Sunday, October 21-22

Every city has their own traditions and events that are distinctly their own. I like to write about these events here in Boston because it is easy to take them for granted or overlook how they contribute to and enrich the city. One such unique tradition which I associate with the autumn is the Head of the Charles Regatta.

The annual event typically occurs while foliage is nearing its peak each year in Boston and it can make for a beautiful backdrop for the 11,000+ athletes who are expected come to compete in the world’s largest regatta this weekend.

The Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR) is a Boston area tradition that dates back to 1965 and has evolved into the world’s largest rowing competition that spans two days, drawing more than 400,000 spectators who line the banks of the Charles River on both the Cambridge and Boston sides. Be sure to check it out. I prefer to watch from the Cambridge side between the Harvard footbridge and the JFK bridge but there really isn’t a bad place to watch

For more information about this world class event visit hocr.org or check out this really interesting infographic Boston Magazine published last year (2016) about this historic and truly world class event.

HOCR

Leave a comment

Posted in Boston, Cambridge, Sports

Tagged , , ,

Register for new gay dodgeball league in Boston

Posted on October 10, 2017 | Leave a comment

boston gay dodgeball league, gay bostonAmerica’s Finest Dodgeball League starts in Boston this Winter on December 7th. Games will be played in Dorchester at the Holland Community Center.

If you don’t live in Boston but are interested, America’s Finest Dodgeball League is also operating in several other cities including: Austin, Dallas, Denver, FTL, Houston, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Portland and Tampa. If you would like to learn more about this new league in Boston, click on the links below.

Register for America’s Finest Dodgeball League – Boston!

America’s Finest Dodgeball Facebook Page

Leave a comment

Posted in Sports

Tagged , , ,

Gay Bowl XVII comes to Boston this weekend

Posted on October 4, 2017 | Leave a comment

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.

Leave a comment

Posted in Boston, Gay, Sports, Video

Tagged , , ,

Caption this photo

Posted on September 20, 2017 | 6 comments

humor, football, sportsHopefully the caption below inspires you to share a caption or two of your own. Bonus points to anyone who can make me laugh with their caption.

I don’t care if you don’t like yellow. You have to wear it.

6 Comments

Posted in Humor

Tagged , ,

Boston’s gay sports clubs / teams

Posted on September 4, 2017 | 5 comments

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.

5 Comments

Posted in Sports

Tagged , , ,

Ironsides Rugby Team Boot Camp is Saturday morning

Posted on August 24, 2017 | Leave a comment

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.

Leave a comment

Posted in Fitness, Sports

Tagged , ,

Varsity Gay League (VGL) kickball starts Sept 9th

Posted on August 23, 2017 | Leave a comment

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.

Leave a comment

Posted in Sports

Tagged , ,

NEW: Gay Kickball League comes to Boston

Posted on July 24, 2017 | Leave a comment

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

Leave a comment

Posted in Sports

Tagged , ,

Come & Scrum with Boston Ironsides Rugby Club

Posted on July 6, 2017 | Leave a comment

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.

Leave a comment

Posted in Sports

Tagged , ,

Julian Edelman and ESPN’s Body Issue

Posted on July 1, 2017 | 2 comments

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.

2 Comments

Posted in Sports

Tagged , ,

Tennis crush: Márton Fucsovics

Posted on June 8, 2017 | 3 comments

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?

3 Comments

Posted in Gay, Sports

Tagged , , ,

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

Posted on May 25, 2017 | Leave a comment
gay boston, gay flag football

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. 

Leave a comment

Posted in Sports, Video

Tagged , , ,