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Eric Staal Injured At World Championships

Eric Staal left the ice Thursday at the World Championships unable to put weight on one leg after a brutal knee-on-knee hit from Alexander Edler.

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Former NBADLer Marvin Phillips Stars in Canada

After becoming known as one of the more efficient rebounders in the NBA D-League, Marvin Phillips ventured to Canada this past season to take the NBL by storm. He succeeded, with his efforts highlighted by multiple honors and a league championship.

Rumor Roundup for Friday, April 19

Shawn Michaels returning to the ring? Mick Foley not returning to the ring? WWE European tour updates, and more!

Rumor Roundup for Tuesday, March 5

Possible future "WrestleMania" location, updates on returning stars, and more!

Canadian Women's Hockey League: 'You Can Play'

The Canadian Women's Hockey League and the You Can Play project have created a new groundbreaking partnership to combat homophobia in women's hockey. From their press release: The groups have...

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Story of anti-gay joke shows the power of casual homophobia

Dave Bossmin says he's an openly gay amateur hockey player on a gay team...and a closeted hockey player on his "straight" team. He wrote a guest editorial for Xtra! in which he tells a story of why...

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Moment #34: Canadian volleyball coach Betty Baxter fired amidst rumors she is a lesbian

Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. Volleyball, 1982. Betty Baxter was a successful Canadian volleyball player and coach. After being named the head...

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Moment #79: Mark Tewksbury, Canadian Olympic gold medalist, comes out

Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in gay sports history. Swimming, 1998. Mark Tewksbury was one of the most celebrated athletes in Canada in the late 1980s and early...

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Moment #96: Savoy Howe becomes first out lesbian in women's boxing

Part of Outsports’ series on our 100 most important moments in LGBT sports history. Boxing, 1993. Savoy Howe shot into the sports world out of a cannon. She first stepped foot in a boxing ring in...

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Gay football, curling flourish in Canada

A couple fun stories from Canada today about thriving gay-sports leagues. The first profiles the Toronto Gay Football League, which has grown from five members to five teams in just two years. The...

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