It's either an explanation for why Lance, Jake, and Matthew are spending so much time together — or the perfect Hollywood cover-up of our wildest fantasies. From today's Gatecrasher column:

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has privately confirmed speculation that Jake Gyllenhaal will portray him in a biopic.

He told sources at ESPN that Matthew McConaughey had been up to play the part, but lost out to Gyllenhaal.

"He said that's why he has been spending so much time with them both this summer," said the source.

This confirms last month's news that first announced Jake and Lance were getting together for the project. What else does it confirm? A gay box office draw.

Gyllenhaal's along for the ride [Gatecrasher]