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Selection criteria > Commitment to personal achievement. > Active participation in an individual or team sport. > Commitment to supporting/encouraging others in sports. > Commitment to the LGBT sporting community and/ or the LGBT community. Winner to be announced in the December 2014 issue of Compete Magazine.

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KICK–OFF 11 FACE OFF 12 SPEED READ 13 GRANDSTANDING 14 THUMBS UP+DOWN DEPARTMENTS 24 MVP 26 SPORTS West Hollywood Soccer Club on the Double Sparks Lighting Up LA’s LGBT Fans Our Editor—On the Run

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Sports Diversity Hits a High in August

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or many athletes August signals the wind-down of summer sports and the preparation for fall sports to take over. But this is an especially important month for multiple sports and sports fans in the Cleveland and Akron areas. In addition to the announcement that hometown boy LeBron James is coming back to the Cavaliers, it’s also finally time for the ninth Gay Games, the world’s largest sports and cultural festival, to begin. In the true spirit of sports diversity the festival offers 36 different sports and cultural events, all based on its founding principles of “Participation, Inclusion and Personal BestTM.” All of us at Compete offer our hearty congratulations to everyone who is participating as an athlete or fan as well as to the huge number of behind-the-scenes staff and volunteers who have made all this possible! This month’s issue features an interview with the wildly popular fitness personality Davey Wavey. Is it even possible that there’s a person alive who hasn’t seen his picture or one of his videos? And then there’s an interview with openly gay Arizona State University football player Chip Sarafin. He’s an interesting guy with a goal of using his medical engineering degree to design safer sports equipment once he graduates with his master’s degree. Our travel column offers wonderful information on Philadelphia for those of you planning to play or attend the National Gay Flag Football League’s Gay Bowl XIV there in October. And for any women soccer players in the Los Angeles area wanting to be part of a team, the West Hollywood Soccer Club is looking to once again have a women’s or a co-ed team, so check them out. In light of the continuing controversy over the use of the Washington Redskins’ logo and other team logos and mascots some view as racist and demeaning, our managing and community editors offer their opinions in our Face-Off column. We ask you to join in—share your opinion with us. Write a letter to the editor and send it via email, Twitter or Facebook—let us know where you stand on this hot-button issue. One thing’s for sure, sports fans—this August is anything but dull and boring! Keep Smiling,

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THE QUESTION Joshua Wyrick

Given the controversy over the logos for the Washington Redskins, the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves, should professional team logos that some consider to be racist and demeaning be changed?

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Ty Nolan

Community Editor @CompeteTy

CHANGE IS A SLIPPERY SLOPE

THE PROBLEM IS POWERLESSNESS

Some words hold power; some of them once meant something to someone but now the meanings have changed. Time progresses as does language and how we use it to communicate. It is important that the majority decide how the power of offensive words should be used and whether something is offensive or not. One of the NFL’s oldest and most recognizable teams, the Washington Redskins, has been involved in a controversy with several Native American groups that have sued the organization over use of the name. And the U.S. Patent office has now revoked the team’s trademark. Many of these same groups have also sued the Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Indians. The groups claim that the history behind these names and logos (the Redskins and Indians both have Native American caricatures as mascots) recalls a dangerous and racist time in American history. These groups are correct in this vein—American history is dark and dirty. We are a warring nation built upon continued conflict and nothing can change that fact. What they are wrong about is what these objects represent. The original name of the Washington Redskins happened to be the Washington Braves. Brave is a term for a skilled Native American warrior. During the Native American wars of early American history the braves were a fearsome force, lauded for their courage and ferocity in times of danger. Just like today’s football players whom we respect for these same values—a 200-pound running back going headlong into a 340-pound mountainous linebacker, for example. It is also worth noting that the Washington Redskins (as they were later renamed at the behest of the owner) was the first team in the league to integrate by drafting the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy, Ernie Davis in 1962. If we change these names and logos, where does it stop? The Kansas City Chiefs must change their name as well, now include hundreds of college teams, and hey—I have Nord in my blood and find the Minnesota Vikings logo offensive—change that while you’re at it.

In my first semester of graduate school I saw the latest mortality rate reports for Native American males. The average age was 45. The day I read that report I wasn’t old enough to order a drink in a bar – but I discovered I was already, by the report’s findings, “middle-aged.” I often think of that report when new demographics come out. I belong to a racial group with the highest rate of poverty in the United States. Statistics show our population has one of the highest rates of suicides and the second highest death rate due to drugs. The number of Native Americans who don’t complete high school is 127.3 percent higher than the rate of comparable White adults. Bottom line? For the vast majority of Native Americans we have a huge scoop of scary stuff on our plates every day. Compared to what’s already there, including a frightening rise in meth addiction on our reservations, whatever a wealthy White man chooses to call his professional football team has a very low priority in terms of generating rage. I’ve been middle-aged since I was twenty. I’m mostly raged out. But the sense of powerlessness is part of the other problems Natives face. I used to teach my college students that “When you tell a community what it’s to be called, that’s colonialism. When a community tells you what it wants to be called, that’s empowerment.” When team owner Dan Snyder deliberately uses words he knows are offensive to many people—not just Native ones— it really says something about him, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s why after two weeks the blogger Snyder hired to defend him resigned. The real problem? It’s about powerlessness. Even Snyder would never use “Sambo” as a symbol for a team he owned. There’s a reason why the LGBT community celebrates Gay Pride and homophobes refer to a homosexual agenda. Words have power. There’s a reason to leave “Redskins” on the trash heap of history. It’s 2014 and the “Wild Wild West” is just a cheap show of stereotypes where Native Americans have left the stage to work alongside all other Americans. Face-Off is a monthly feature where hot-button issues will be discussed Op-Ed by our most talented writers.

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KICKOFF

LEFT FIELD

SPEED READ CONGRATULATIONS TO NATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES WE CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING HONOREES who were the second class inducted into the National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame this month in Chicago: Billy Bean, retired MLB player; Wade Davis, executive director of the You Can Play Project and retired NFL player; Tom Daley, Olympic medal-winning diver; Gareth Thomas, retired rugby player; Esera Tuaolo, retired NFL player; Brittney Griner, decorated collegiate athlete and active WNBA player; Diana Nyad, endurance swimmer; Fallon Fox, mixed martial artist; Chris Mosier, founder of transathlete.com; Nike Corporation; Stand Up Foundation, anti-bullying non-profit; Mark Bingham, rugby player (deceased); Jerry Smith, NFL player (deceased); and Mayor George Moscone, straight ally, former mayor of San Francisco, (deceased).

LGBT SPORTS COALITION MOVING FORWARD IN ADDITION TO UNVEILING A NEW LOGO at the recent 2014 Nike LGBT Sports Summit, the LGBT Sports Coalition approved $75,000 in grants to empower six projects by coalition members to end anti-LGBT bias in sports over the next 12 months. They are: EQUALITY, PARTICIPATION & INCLUSION IN COLORADO SPORTS: to bring Denver area high school athletes and coaches together to build a more inclusive sports environment. THE CAMPUS PRIDE SPORTS INDEX: to provide a benchmark of LGBT-friendly policies, programs and practices for college athletic and recreation departments to effectively address LGBT issues. TRAINING TRAINERS: to educate advocates on best practices for training athletes, coaches and sports administrators on LGBT issues. THE PEOPLE OF COLOR INCLUSION INITIATIVE: to increase representation of racially marginalized voices in the LGBT sports community. COACHES CORNER: to provide resources for LGBT coaches in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sports. THE LOWER HUDSON STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: to train athletes and coaches on how to create a more inclusive sports environment in New York.

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GRANDSTANDING LETTERS TO COMPETE MAGAZINE GRATEFUL FOR GRINER (May 2014) Seeing a woman of color on the cover of Compete made my day. It is not often I see someone I can relate to on the cover of a magazine. Brittney Griner is much more than a role model to me, she is an inspiration. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope that seeing a black woman on the cover is more than a one-time thing. Deb Jefferson (Via Email) Los Angeles

BLAKE OUT (June 2014) Blake Skjellerup is more than just a (very) pretty face. After reading the story about him in the magazine I also read the October interview on your website. Both were very informative. Blake seems to me to be a good example of what is right in this world. I love his candor. His dedication to being who he really is shines brightly. Ariel Marie (Via Facebook) Gilbert, Arizona TALK TO US! Submissions to Compete should include the writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name, address and contact phone number and should be sent by email to letters@competenetwork.com. Letters may be edited by Compete and become the property of Media Out Loud, LLC.

COMPETE READER SURVEY Will you be going to the Gay Games this year? Maybe 8%

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KICKOFF

THUMBS UP/DOWN

TO ESPN THE MAGAZINE … for including out professional soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe as one of the 21 athletes in its 2014 Body Issue. She is the first openly gay athlete to be included in its annual issue showcasing the wide variety of athletic forms across a number of sports.

TO THE FEDERATION OF GAY GAMES

TO AUSTRALIAN FIVE-TIME OLYMPIC SWIMMING CHAMPION IAN THORPE … for finally feeling free to come out publically after denying it for over 10 years, saying “I’m comfortable saying I’m a gay man.”

TO THE SYDNEY CONVICTS

… for holding the largest world-class inclusive sporting event every four years that gives athletes from across the globe the opportunity to come together under its founding principles of “Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best™.” Join other athletes August 9-16 in Cleveland+Akron for Gay Games 9 and be part of supporting community empowerment and social change through sports.

TO UNITED NATIONS FREE & EQUAL CAMPAIGN PSAs … for featuring sports stars Jason Collins, Martina Navratilova and others advocating for LGBT equality. Collins’ video can be viewed at: www.unfe.org/jason-collins

… for making history this month as the first gay rugby union club to play on the same bill as a professional rugby match at the world famous Allianz Stadium in Australia. In a run up to the Bingham cup at the end of this month, the Convicts won their curtain-raiser game against Macquarie University that promoted an end to homophobia in sport and across the world.

TO KIM NG … current MLB senior vice president of baseball operations, for continuing her quest for a general manager (GM) position. Possibly interviewing for the San Diego Padres vacant GM position, she has been assistant GM with the Dodgers and the Yankees. It would make her the first female GM in any sport if she lands the job.

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… the YouTube video series highlighting the achievements of LGBT athletes who share how their lives really did get better. Timed to debut during LGBT Pride month, its theme is sports and it features videos of Jason Collins, Michael Sam, Robbie Rogers, Brittney Griner, Meagan Rapinoe, Tom Daley, Fallon Fox, Darren Young, Caitlin Cahow, John Amaechi, Belle Brockhoff and Layshia Clarendon as well as other prominent LGBT athletes and supporters.

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Davey Wavey by Joshua Wyrick

The Internet has a new fitness guruâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and he hates clothes. Davey Wavey, star of daveywavey.tv has parlayed the story of his masturbating neighbor from Toronto into Internet stardom, but not how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d imagine. Formerly a self-confessed chubby kid, Davey found his happiness in fitness and nutrition. Now he provides everything from sexual advice to food advice and anything you can imagine in between. With over 150 million YouTube views and tens of thousands of subscribers to his channel, people are watching.

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Q&A

Compete: Explain how the Internet has changed your life—from the Youtube videos to the online dating. Davey: Without the Internet, I can’t even imagine how different my life would be. I’d never get laid. I’d have no job. And I’d have so much more free time from not checking Instagram. What is one form of exercise you couldn’t possibly do without? Running. I love running hard, doing sprints and racing up hills. No matter how hard or heavy that I lift, I don’t feel like I’ve had a workout until I break a sweat from running.

How involved are you with the content that is published on your website? It’s all mine! I write every word of it. As it turns out, I have a lot to say—and fitness is something about which I’m really passionate. How important do you think content creators such as yourself are to the future of the Internet and how business is done worldwide?

What do you think your Twitter profile means when it says “I’m basically the gay Wikipedia”?

I think it’s a mixed bag. I definitely have a love/hate relationship with dating apps. On one hand, it’s a great way

The Internet is a really great source for gay people to become more informed. Unlike straight people, most of us can’t turn to mom or dad to learn the birds and the bees of us of gay life, culture and sex. But I’m happy to be that person.

“Unlike straight people, most can’t turn to mom or dad to learn the birds and the bees of gay life, culture and sex.”

There’s no doubt that the Internet is the future. And it’s changing everything. We’ve seen how the Internet re-shaped the music industry and how it’s already changing the way we watch our favorite TV shows. I can’t help but think that we’re just getting started—and I couldn’t be more excited to see where things go!

What do you think of social/dating apps like Grindr, etc.? Do these apps hurt or help the dating landscape?

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for people to connect. Especially people like myself, who don’t have much interest in going to clubs or bars. But on the other hand, I think these apps have really hurt our attention span and ability to focus. It becomes very easy to move from one shiny object to the next.

How did you parlay viral success into actual success?

My videos have become increasingly popular over time. It’s been great—because it’s given me time to adjust and build a talented, supportive team. They’ve helped me turn my YouTube success into a business. It’s great to do what you love, and to be able to support yourself doing it!

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“When I was little, I wanted to be an architect. I’d spend hours sketching out homes in notebooks.” Who is your favorite architect/what is your favorite building? When I was little, I wanted to be an architect. I’d spend hours sketching out homes in notebooks. Clearly, the universe had other plans … but my favorite architect is Frank Lloyd Wright and my favorite building is Falling Water. What, in your mind, is the biggest hurdle LGBT Americans face today in the workplace? Fortunately, I think things keep getting better. Each year brings progress— but there are still a lot of obstacles that LGBT individuals face in many aspects of their lives. Last I heard, there are 29 states where you can legally fire someone simply because they’re gay. As far as I’m concerned, that’s a pretty big hurdle. Where would you like the next year of your career to go? I think I’m slowly moving into a producer and manager role. Being in front of the camera is something that I’ll always love and probably always do—but I think my biggest strength is being behind camera, producing content and cultivating talent. If you could give one piece of advice to anyone struggling with obesity/laziness, what would it be? Get help. There’s no reason that you need to do it alone, and there’s no shame in relying on the expertise of a trained professional. If working with a trainer isn’t an option, get educated. There are a lot of great resources that are free—like my fitness blog. That’s a great place to start.

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Who, in your mind, is the most impressive athlete both on and off the field today? Well, I think Olympic diver Tom Daley’s butt is pretty impressive. Does that count? What is the current status of your love life? Believe it or not, I like to keep some areas of my life sacred. Though a lot of my life is on the Internet for the world to see, my dating life tends to be pretty private for a lot of reasons. If I’m ever actually dating a guy seriously, there’s a good chance that he’ll never be in my videos.

Do you think high-profile athletes (or others, in that respect) have a ‘responsibility’ to come out, in the interest of raising awareness and helping the cause? Coming out is a very personal decision and I understand that everyone has their own path. Some people come out sooner and some people come out later. I feel a personal responsibility to my audience. When you have an audience, you have power. And with power comes responsibility. You can reach Davey and his blog at daveywavey.tv and on nearly every social media platform.

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MAKING THE GRADE

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by Joshua Wyrick

CUTTING AN IMPOSING FIGURE ON THE FIELD, THE Arizona Sun Devil’s outside linebacker #79 weighs over three hundred pounds and holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the same field while preparing for his MCAT exam, and participates in many off-field community outreach activities. Oh, and he’s gay. “I WAS ACTUALLY UNDECIDED IF I WAS GOING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (U OF A) OR ARIZONA STATE (ASU),” says Edward “Chip” Sarafin of his post-high school plans as he twirls the rainbow-gemmed ring given to him by his boyfriend. “U of A had a little more interest in me, but I took a chance and came down to [Tempe] to talk with Frank Kush who was able to get me a walk-on position at the time,” announced Sarafin. “I had to actually change my major,” Sarafin says of the move to ASU’s Tempe campus. “I was really undecided at the time … because I wanted to go into nursing like my Mom.” Sarafin later decided to try biomedical engineering, a field which he says very few people knew anything about five years ago. Biomedical engineering has now become a premier field of research, and professional sports is one of the areas people like Sarafin are helping to move forward at a blistering pace. “We call ourselves like, the jack of all trades of all engineers,” Sarafin says of his chosen area of study. “More and more, you’re seeing a lot of football helmets integrated with sensor technology … which is really big because it gives doctors the ability to see the hits that players are taking as they happen.” Sarafin quickly adds that Arizona State was one of the universities that worked most closely with equipment manufacturers TGen and Riddell, the world’s biggest, to develop new pads that more accurately determine the force and location of sensitive impacts. “That’s actually what I’m working on currently with Dr. Labelle (biomedical engineering professor at ASU), a carbon fiber helmet for football players that would be both lightweight and incredibly sturdy,” Sarafin remarks. Sarafin participates in many community outreach programs as well. “This thing I’m working on … is actually education in the lower levels of sports,” Sarafin says of his recent work. “Kids often think that you can play through a concussion like a sprained ankle and that just isn’t true … it’s actually one of the most serious injuries you can have.” This attitude is carried throughout professional sports as well. “Football players are incredibly tough, but being that way makes us more vulnerable to the ignorance of a serious injury and how it could affect us in the long term,” Sarafin comments.

Echoing his statement is Jadaveon Clowney, the number one overall pick in this year’s NFL draft who has publicly admitted to playing with a sports hernia through much of his most recent college season. As more NFL players reach senior citizen status, a rash of suicides has affected the landscape of professional football. “The ultimate goal is to be more proactive about these types of injuries and diagnose them before they ever get to that point,” Sarafin continues of his recent endeavors in the biomedical field. Of his work with the Pat Tillman Foundation, Sarafin works again with developing athletes to teach them the kind of acceptance they will have to learn to be successful on the field and in life. “It’s so important that we teach them this acceptance when they are young so when they actually experience and meet these different people in real life—and they will—they are adequately prepared,” Sarafin concludes. Of his local Arizona high school, Sarafin says “I went to school at Highland High, and it is definitely not the most diverse school. It’s probably 80 percent Mormon and 80 percent Caucasian. So there is definitely a disparity there in the types of people that you meet. I know a lot of times a lot of people who were bullied because they were different were actually bullied by athletes, and that made me really angry … the athletes are supposed to be the role models, the heroes of the community ...,” Sarafin waxes. Of his own coming out, Sarafin began telling his teammates last spring. “It was really personal to me, and it benefitted my peace of mind greatly.” Sarafin says that he told his teammates mostly for himself and because he wanted them to hear it straight from him instead of the college rumor mill that all players find themselves subjected to at some point. The Sun Devil has greater aspirations than football, however. “My ultimate goal after I get my master’s is to eventually become a neurologist … I wish ASU had a neurology school!” Sarafin says through a grin. As for Sarafin’s heroes, former Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Kurt Warner tops the list. “He is my ultimate icon … a great family man, the types of things he has done for the community are incredible.” As for role models, Sarafin himself makes a great example. “Someone who gives back to everyone, and loves his family … that is the type of man I want to be.”

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AGE: 25 CITY: Phoenix HOMETOWN: Springfield, Missouri SPORTS: Softball, Volleyball TEAMS: BS West (Softball), Team Rehab (Volleyball) SINGLE OR TAKEN: Single INTERESTS: Traveling, hiking, snowboarding, psychology, foreign culture, movies LIKES: Family, whiskey, the lake (especially when all three are mixed together!) DISLIKES: Back-seat drivers, mustard, smokers, obstinate and implacable individuals BEST PHYSICAL FEATURE: Eyes FAVORITE ATHLETE: Steve Nash: “One of the most enjoyable and brilliant guys on and off the court.” WHY HE LOVES HIS SPORTS: “Because the camaraderie and competition experienced with my teammates are feelings that are unmatched by anything else. It’s also a chance to stay active and participate in an activity that perpetuates unity and solidarity.”

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WEST HOLLYWOOD SOCCER CLUB GROWING BY CONNIE WARDMAN ALTHOUGH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD SOCCER CLUB will celebrate its 30th birthday next year, it has been going through a new growth period over the last several years. It recently expanded its size from two teams—the Eclipse and the Los Angeles Suns—to four with the addition of the Nova FC and another yet un-named team, according to club president Jamie Gin. At one point in the club’s history they had a female team, something Jin says they would love to start again. So they are looking for women who love to play soccer to join the club and form either a co-ed team or a women’s team. Teams play in both the Santa Monica Adult Soccer League and the Los Angeles Municipal Soccer League. They and their traveling team, consisting of the club’s advanced players as well as those who want to travel, are all making their mark. Collectively, they won this year’s Sin City Shootout tournament in January, went undefeated in the City League in June and won back-to-back championships in Division II of the New York Indoor Classic in April. And they’re set to participate in the Folsom Classic next month in San Francisco as well as the Provincetown Classic in October in Provincetown, Massachusetts. With an objective of promoting the growth and understanding of soccer and fostering a sense of community for

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LGBT athletes and allies, the predominantly gay club is open to all who want to play soccer regardless of their sexual orientation, gender, race or religion. In addition to gay athletes, Jin says they also have straight members who have gay friends and interests. But they especially enjoy welcoming people who don’t know anything about the LGBT community and are interested in learning more about it by getting to meet gay people through a shared love of soccer. If you’re interested in participating, go to their website, westhollywoodsoccerclub.org. You can also check out the club’s Facebook page at facebook.com/westhollywoodsoccerclub or get in touch using Twitter @wehosoccer.

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THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS HAVE A LOT OF ‘FIRSTS’ BY JOSHUA WYRICK IN 1997 THEY OPENED UP THE SEASON WITH the first WNBA game ever played, veteran Spark Penny Toler scored the league’s very first points and they also are the holders of the league’s very first loss. After a rough beginning, the start of the new millennium meant great things for the Sparks and their fans—as well as a couple new firsts. Lisa Leslie became the first WNBA player to dunk the ball during a game and the Sparks dominated nearly every team in the league. During the 2000-2001 season, the Sparks eliminated the Charlotte Sting for their very first WNBA Championship. The very next season they would trounce the New York Liberty for their second. The next few years would prove difficult for the Sparks as they would struggle through nearly every season, barely making a playoff berth in each of them. 2007 was most assuredly the worst year in Sparks’ history as they would fail to make the playoffs (and have the league’s worst record) for the very first time since the league’s 1998-1999 season. The Los Angeles Sparks are a pivotal organization within the WNBA as they play in the league’s biggest market and one of the most lauded arenas in all of basketball—the Staples Center. Despite this advantage, women’s basketball still struggles to gain a hold on the basketball market. In January of 2014 majority owner Paula Madison announced that the team would be absorbed by the league as her family had lost $12 million since 2007 through endeavors with the Sparks. The team is now owned by the Guggenheim Partners, a vague “financial services” company which manages more than $210 billion (that’s with a B) worth of assets. New initiatives include the world’s first advertising campaign from a professional sports team to cater specifically to the LGBT community as well as removing the Farmer’s Insurance logo from their uniforms after the naming rights expired. While the previous decade has been difficult for WNBA players, coaches and fans alike, three special players have appeared to breathe new life into the arenas. The Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner, Chicago Sky’s Elena Delle Donne and the Tulsa Shock’s Skylar Diggins entered the league two seasons ago and the sport has seen a 28 percent increase in

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viewership since then as well as a one percent increase in overall attendance. While the Sparks have battled to a 7-11 record so far this season, bright times are surely ahead for a league that is primed to grow again next year as the digital era takes hold and fans are given greater opportunities for league exposure than ever before.

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RACE DAY

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VEN AT FIVE IN THE MORNING the sun shines down like every mid-July in Arizona. 95 degrees but no one here seems to care. Every person is clothed in some sort of elastic and high-tech running shoes donned every foot. Pedestrians stretch out as a quad-copter drone flies overhead, capturing all the action from an aerial view. There are three minutes and seven seconds until the race starts and hearts are beginning to beat faster until the timer hits zero. Then, the gun goes off. It only takes half an hour to run five kilometers (3.1 miles) but it’s a journey that isn’t soon forgotten. All ages participate so it can be a fun family affair as well. Some are intense competitors, some are simple hobbyists and some haven’t run a mile in years—but all are welcome. At Compete, we encourage competition at every level. Friendly competition can help you make new friends as well as set personal goals and provide motivation for things you never thought you would do (like waking up to run at 5 a.m. on a Saturday!). With local companies like Start Line Racing (startlineracing.com) you can participate in events like the ones pictured here (a 5K through a beautiful desert trail at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Peoria) as well as much longer endurance races. StartLine racing also provides course timing and event set-up for many other events as well. Racing Calendar and Event Listing can be found at: startlineracing.com

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AQUATICS Gay Games 9 Cleveland+Akron August 9-16

BOWLING San Diego Invitational San Diego August 1 Aces High Tournment Atlantic City August 2 Menopause – The Tournament Tampa August 15 Orbit Raleigh, N.C. August 29 Las Vegas Showgirl Invitational Tournament Las Vegas August 29 St. Louis Show Me Classic St. Louis, Mo. August 29

SOFTBALL K-Town Klassic Knoxville, Tenn. August 2 Portland Cup Portland August 9 Sacramento Camellia Softball Classic Sacramento August 29 Gotham Softball Classic New York August 30

Dairyland Classic Milwaukee August 30

RODEO Gay Games 9 Rodeo Cleveland August 10-11 GSGRA-BAC Rodeo School San Francisco August 16 Show-Me State Rodeo Kansas City, Mo. August 29-31

TENNIS Cleveland Gay Games 9 Cleveland August 10-15 Motor City Tennis Classic ‘14 Southfield, Mich. August 16-18 The 2014 Peach Decatur, Ga. August 29-Sept. 1 Rose City Open XXIV Beaverton, Ore. August 30-Sept. 1

VOLLEYBALL Summerfest in Austin II Austin August 2 Labor of Love Classic Columbus August 30 Labor Day Expo II Los Angeles August 30

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Carnival – Provincetown, R.I. August 16-22

North Halsted Market Days – Chicago, Ill. August 9-10

Charlotte Pride – Charlotte, N.C. August 25

Tropical Heat – Key West, Fla. August 14-17

Burning Man – Black Rock Desert, Nev. August 25-September 1

Ascension Fire Island – Fire Island, N.Y. August 15-17

Southern Decadence – New Orleans, La. August 27-September 1

Reno Pride – Reno, Nev. August 16

Splash Days – Austin, Tex. August 30-September 1

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YEARBOOK THIS MONTH IN SPORTS HISTORY: AUGUST

1 Greg Louganis 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives - 1982

Michael Andretti runs fastest Indy car race in history (171.49 mph) - 1987

22nd Olympic Games close in Moscow, U.S.S.R. - 1980

California Angel Rod Carew gets his 3,000th hit - 1985

1st time an AFL team beats an NFL team; Broncos beat Detroit 13-7 - 1967

1st World Track and Field Championships - 1983

Pirates Jeff King is 16th NL player to homer twice in one inning - 1995

25th Olympic Summer Games closes in Barcelona, Spain - 1992

Atlanta Braves sign Greg Maddux to record 5-yr, $575 mil. deal - 1997

10th Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles closes - 1932

47th PGA Championship: Dave Marr shoots 280 at Laurel Valley Golf Club in PA - 1965

Carl Lewis duplicates Jesse Owens’ 1936 feat; wins 4 Olympic track golds - 1984

IOC says it will punish athletes supporting Russian LGBT rights at Sochi Olympic Games - 2013

Mike Tyson returns to the ring and DQs Peter McNeeley in 38 seconds - 1995

Dolphin Dan Marino surpasses Joe Montana as highest paid NFL player with 5-year ext. for $25 mil - 1991

1st Little League World Series; Maynard Midgets of Williamsport, PA win - 1947

Nolan Ryan strikes out his 5,000th batter (Rickey Henderson) - 1989

Lance Armstrong won’t contest antidoping charges; all 7 Tour de France victories stripped - 2012

97th U.S. Golf Amateur Championship won by Joel Kribel - 1997

Baltimore Oriole Eddie Murray knocks in 9 RBIs in game vs California Angels - 1985

1st night match at U.S. Tennis Open (Parun defeats Smith) - 1975

94th U.S. Golf Amateur Championship won by Tiger Woods - 1984

1st WNBA Championship: Houston Comets beat NY Liberty - 1997

Ken Griffey Sr & Jr - 1st father/ son to play on same team; each goes 1 for 4 for Seattle Mariners - 1990

Hank Aaron’s record 1,378 extra base hits surpasses Stan Musial record - 1973

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London holds opening ceremonies for 2012 Summer Paralympics - 2012

Earliest boxing code of rules formulated in England (Jack Broughton) - 1743

Michael Phelps wins 8 gold medals in Beijing Summer Olympics - 2008

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