First gay sports magazine launches

For those of you who thought Men's Health just wasn't gay enough, now there's a bona fide gay sports magazine out there for those who want a splash of gay advocacy and spin with their fitness and athletics news.

The mag is called Sports Out Loud and its editors refer to it as "Men's Health meets Sports Illustrated with just a hint of The Advocate thrown in," adding, "We hope to serve a healthy dose of sports and fun for both the gay spectator and gay athlete."

The first issue, which features athletes from Dallas in a swimsuit layout shot by Sean Northcutt, is apparently available now, having launched at L.A. Pride -- although there's no word yet when or where the mag might be available for purchase. The concept for a gay sports mag grew from the lack of coverage mainstream sports outlets have given to major gay sporting events like the Gay Games, and honestly, it's way overdue.