Host Cyd Zeigler is back with this week's gay take on sports after taking a week off to remind himself why he doesn't play much golf.

This week Cyd discusses some recent coaching changes and then discusses some high-profile athletes who spoke out publicly both for and against Proposition 8.

Check it all out after the break!

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Being a lifelong professional football fan, I can't help but be all too aware of the homophobia that pervades much of the sport. So I'm always delighted when I see someone I've admired for the way they play game, also be admirable for their stance on gay rights issues.

This weekend, Steve Young and his wife, Barb Young, made it clear they don't support anti-gay discrimination in California by coming out publicly against Proposition 8 and donating $50,000 to help defeat the measure. Via Equality California, Barb Young issued a statement saying "We believe all families matter, and we do not believe in discrimination, therefore, our family will vote against Prop. 8." The lawn of the Young home also sports No on 8 signs. (Note: While it is Barb Young's name on the check to No on 8, she also made another statement making it clear that Steve agrees with and supports her.)

It should be noted that Young, a Hall of Fame player and MVP of Super Bowl XXIX, isn't just any old retired NFL quarterback. He's also a member of the Mormon Church that has poured millions of dollars into into passing Proposition 8. And Young isn't any old Mormon either — he's a direct descendant of Brigham Young (the second president of the Mormon church) and has been one of the church's most visible Mormons. Frankly, the Youngs' stance on Proposition 8 is rather shocking given how invested the Mormon church is in passing the anti-gay amendment.

Kudos to the Youngs for speaking out in favor of equality for all!

Host Cyd Zeigler is back and is of course hoping that the Phillies can take the Series and bring Philadelphia its first pro title in 25 years. Also on deck for this episode: Should the Dodgers pay big for Manny? A hot pitcher in the series. And Christine Daniels becomes Mike Penner again.

Check it all out after the break!

This week Outsports Jock Talk host Cyd Zeigler tackles the baseball playoffs (the mixed metaphor is mine, thanks!), and then Toby makes his feline predictions of two of the winning teams.

Plus, Cyd discusses the Gay Superbowl (they must have a helluva tailgate party) and college mud football. Sounds dirty!

Check it out after the break!

Matthew Mitcham moments after his historic win

Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• Out Olympic champ (and all-around Mister Special in these parts) Matthew Mitcham was presented last night with the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Don Award for his stellar win at the Beijing Olympics (he will share the award with vaulter Steve Hooker). Atta boy, Matt!

• Why do I get the feeling these "Personalized John Barrowman Sweet Dreams Pillowcases" aren't officially sanctioned by the Barrowman estate? (And why am I slightly skeeved imagining just how the real Barrowman might "personalize" a pillowcase?)

• Neil Patrick Harris has joined the cast of Epcot's Candlelight Processional, an annual holiday tradition in which celebrities read the Christmas story backed by a choir and orchestra. NPH will be appearing December 1-3, and we totally wish we could be there for him to put visions of sugarplums (or magi, whatever!) in our heads.

• Above, from our newsy sibs at 365Gay: 40 men are busted in a sex sting police raid, and their photos released to the media before they are convicted. Lambda Legal fires back with a federal lawsuit.

• This LA Times op-ed asks why Sarah Palin is getting a pass after trotting out the tired "Gay is a choice" routine.

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Michael Urie (Ugly Betty's Marc) at a recent PAPER style party

Following this assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

• GLAAD just announced that in honor of National Coming Out Day this Saturday, a handful of networks will be airing PSAs from GLAAD's "Be an Ally & Friend" campaign. Fox Reality Channel, USA Network, IFC, Lifetime, The N, SCI FI Channel, Sundance Channel, and various ABC affiliates will be among the nets airing the celeb-filled spots. Very cool.

• In his first press conference since wiping up Beijing with his Speedo, out Aussie diver Matthew Mitcham noted that he was "surprised" and "sad" to be the only out gay man at this year's games but is proud to carry the responsibility.

• Queen Latifah (she of the hilarious SNL appearance) was profiled in-depth by The New York Times, and the ever-present questions about her sexuality didn't surface until the last page: "Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway." Well ... we don't have much of a choice, do we?

• Above, from 365Gay: Gay businessman Mitchell Gold speaks about his new book Crisis, in which he and 40+ others share their coming-out stories and call upon the conservative right to stop demonizing gay teens.

• Drew Barrymore says in an upcoming Bazaar interview that she cried when Barack Obama spoke up for gay couples having equal spousal hospital visitation rights, as it represents the kind of world she wants to live in.

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Jamel can't believe his eyes

In this week's brand-new episode of Logo's Shirts & Skins (Logo being our parent company, of course), the coach brings in a very special guest to help the guys rally after their loss to The Rumble.

And who is that guest? None other than lesbian basketball star Sheryl Swoopes, who gives the guys some tough love on being out and working together as a team.

Meanwhile, the underwear fashion show fundraiser is upon them ... will they raise enough money to make it to Chicago? Check it out:

And of course with a new episode comes a new Rory and Jamel's Vlog, with all the behind-the-scenes scoop on the episode and their racy fashion show.

Check it out after the jump!

Jamel and Rory from Shirts & Skins

It's Tuesday, and you know what that means? It's basketball time! Yes, we're pleased to offer the second full episode of Logo's Shirts & Skins, which follows the San Francisco Rockdogs as they try to regain their former glory with a new generation of players. (Logo is our parent company, hence the hookup.)

In this week's episode, the guys get some pointers from gay Hall-of-Famer John Amaechi.

Check it out in full right here:

Each week we will also be posting a new Shirts & Skins Vlog, in which players Jamel and Rory discuss the episode and add some juicy behind-the-scenes details. This week's episode is after the jump ... enjoy!

This week we're introducing our first ever sports video blog: Outsports Jock Talk. Join host Cyd Zeigler from Outsports.com as he covers what's gay or of gay interest in the sports world. This week Cyd talks about the limits of gaydar at professional football games. Also, a review of Logo's gay basketball team reality show, Shirts & Skins.

Oh yeah, did I mention? In solidarity with Chris Cooley, the Redskins tight end who accidentally posted a photo of his peester on his website, Cyd does this first video blog in the nude. Well, almost nude. Nude enough.

Check it out after the break!