A New Yorker watches from the sidelines, as 57 teams from 22 cities in the US and Canada faced-off.
A New Yorker watches from the sidelines, as 57 teams from 22 cities in the US and Canada faced-off.
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Chicago Thunder players strike a unified pose during Gay Bowl XVIII, which took place from September 14-16, 2018.
Chicago Thunder players strike a unified pose during Gay Bowl XVIII, which took place from September 14-16, 2018.
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Though competition on the field is fierce, teammates and opponents often embrace afterward.
Though competition on the field is fierce, teammates and opponents often embrace afterward.
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Concerned looks bound the faces of the Hawaii Riptide as they go over a play.
Concerned looks bound the faces of the Hawaii Riptide as they go over a play.
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The Toronto Mounties pose for a team photo during Gay Bowl's opening morning.
The Toronto Mounties pose for a team photo during Gay Bowl's opening morning.
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A member of the Denver women's Mile High Club squares off on the line of scrimmage.
A member of the Denver women's Mile High Club squares off on the line of scrimmage.
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Fans pose with homemade signs spelling -- spelling defense -- on the sideline.
Fans pose with homemade signs spelling -- spelling defense -- on the sideline.
The Denver Mile High Club's Aszur Rollins (right) won her sixth Gay Bowl championship this year. For Rollins, flag football is "all-encompassing" in her life. The former Army enlistee even met her wife through the league.
The Denver Mile High Club's Aszur Rollins (right) won her sixth Gay Bowl championship this year. For Rollins, flag football is "all-encompassing" in her life. The former Army enlistee even met her wife through the league.
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A Chicago player is "deflagged" during a play.
A Chicago player is "deflagged" during a play.
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A participant sings Canada's national anthem "O Canada" on the opening morning.
A participant sings Canada's national anthem "O Canada" on the opening morning.
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The Seattle quarterback steps back for a throw under good pass protection.
The Seattle quarterback steps back for a throw under good pass protection.
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Huddles form a crucial part of the game.
Huddles form a crucial part of the game.
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Atlanta players check their plays drawn on wristbands during the huddle.
Atlanta players check their plays drawn on wristbands during the huddle.
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A player sprays his son with sunscreen to protect him from the scorching weather in Denver.
A player sprays his son with sunscreen to protect him from the scorching weather in Denver.
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Fans shade themselves with umbrellas to guard against the 100 degrees Fahrenheit heat in Denver.
Fans shade themselves with umbrellas to guard against the 100 degrees Fahrenheit heat in Denver.
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