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Jock Talk: Meet the Gay Games sports officers

Jock Talk: Meet the Gay Games sports officers

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Jan 23, 2019

The Bay Area Reporter talks to the recently elected sports officers of the Federation of Gay Games.

Jock Talk: SF Fog rugby competes on the pitch

Jock Talk: SF Fog rugby competes on the pitch

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Jan 16, 2019

The season for rugby, that most aggressively affable of team sports, is upon us. Forget the transient wind, chill, and rain: this is the season for the Fog.

Jock Talk: Hellos and farewells from 2018

Jock Talk: Hellos and farewells from 2018

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Jan 2, 2019

So, sportswise, what was 2018?

Jock Talk: Resolve to give back

Jock Talk: Resolve to give back

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Dec 26, 2018

You've bah-humbugged your way through holiday shopping, had the unavoidable Trump-centered free-for-all dinner table discussion with your family during a festive feast, and now are having a little me time trying to decide on a worthy New Year's resolution

Jock Talk: Sweets and lumps of coal for all

Jock Talk: Sweets and lumps of coal for all

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Dec 19, 2018

You've procrastinated all year and now have just a few shopping days left to get gifts for the holidays. I can't help you with what to get for your loved ones, but I do have some ideas on gifts for so many in the sports world.

Jock Talk: AfroGames a success despite obstacles

Jock Talk: AfroGames a success despite obstacles

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Dec 12, 2018

The participation numbers were a fraction of what organizers first dreamed of.

Jock Talk: Santa Skivvies Run this weekend

Jock Talk: Santa Skivvies Run this weekend

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Dec 5, 2018

The 10th annual Santa Skivvies Run to benefit the San Francisco AIDS Foundation will be held Sunday, December 9, in the Castro.

Jock Talk: Giving thanks in our sporting lives

Jock Talk: Giving thanks in our sporting lives

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 20, 2018

Thanksgiving Day is a bit more somber this year for many of us.

Jock Talk: Renamed Rainbow Sierrans ramp up activities

Jock Talk: Renamed Rainbow Sierrans ramp up activities

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 14, 2018

The recently renamed Rainbow Sierrans will hold its annual holiday party Saturday, December 8, at the Muir Beach Community Center.

Jock Talk: Warriors, and coach Kerr, keep things in focus

Jock Talk: Warriors, and coach Kerr, keep things in focus

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Nov 7, 2018

We live in disturbing and divisive times that promise to remain disturbing and divisive as the ripples from the midterm elections play out and are absorbed.

Soccer league considers trans policy

Soccer league considers trans policy

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Oct 24, 2018

After reported incidents of some athletes hassling or disrespecting transgender players, the Golden Gate Women's Soccer League is considering the development and adoption of a league policy to govern participation of transgender athletes.

Jock Talk: Gay Games co-founder Paul Mart dies

Jock Talk: Gay Games co-founder Paul Mart dies

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Oct 24, 2018

Gay Games co-founder Paul Mart has died. He was 100.

Jock Talk: Former hoops coach Azzi to share stage with Kerr

Jock Talk: Former hoops coach Azzi to share stage with Kerr

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Oct 17, 2018

Rare are the star athletes who go on to post-playing stints that are just as brilliant as their first careers.

Jock Talk: Local pro, college teams plan LGBT events

Jock Talk: Local pro, college teams plan LGBT events

  • by Roger Brigham
  • Oct 10, 2018

Local pro and college sports teams announce various Pride- and diversity-themed events.