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Generals, Admirals face off in championship game

Gay Bowl Championship set for Sunday

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15 years ago

July 21, 2011

Staff reports

A gay football showdown is planned for this weekend. (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. Gay Flag Football League is having its first Gay Bowl Championship game between the Washington Generals and the D.C. Admirals on Sunday at 10 a.m. to see who will be the “A” team at the Gay Bowl in Houston this year.

The game, which takes place at Carter Barron (4850 Colorado Ave., N.W.), is the first in a series of three to determine the best D.C. traveling team.

The second game will be July 31 at 10 a.m. with a third game if necessary following at 11:30 p.m.

For more information on the league and to see team rosters, visit dcgffl.org.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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8 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

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9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

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Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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9 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.