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Megan Rapinoe says she's been playing better since she came out. So much so, that she helped the U.S. Women's soccer team win a gold medal Thursday in the final game against Japan. While efforts have been made to ensure that gay athletes competing at the Olympic games in London this summer feel welcome and safe, the 2014 winter games in Sochi, Russia may prove difficult to provide the same conditions.

At least two Swedish athletes competed at the track and field world championships in Moscow this week while wearing rainbow nail polish.

Two female Russian athletes kissed on the winners podium after taking gold in the World Track and Field Championships being held in Moscow. Now Russian officials will have to decide, was it "gay propaganda," or mere sportsmanship?

The 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver is filled with many storylines, riveting stories of redemption, grit, fortitude and determination.  When I hear these words, the names Jacobellis, Vonn, Kearney and Belbin come to mind. The US Women's Team is comprised of, not only the strongest class of athlete in the world, but also the most beautiful competitors.  Sorry ladies, I know you are serious athletes, but you can be both.....so be proud of it! Nicole Joraanstad, Bree Schaaf, Tanith Belbin and more...

Russia and India battle it out for most homophobic country, while the good old U.S. of A has some serious contenders for the award recognizing the most awful humans in existence.

This year's winter Olympics will host a Pride House for Lesbian and Gay athletes. Set up in partnership with the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Hotel, this will be a hangout for out athletes, families, friends and fans. Plus other olympic news including skier Lindsay Vonn and the women's hockey team.

Olya Povlatsky has only been to Sochi once and it was to throw herself into the sea.

That’s it. It’s time. Less than a month until the 2010 Winter Olympics. Time to quit messing around and for this lesbian to start taking a good hard look at some sexy athletes. Twist my arm, I’ll do it. I’ve compiled a scientifically accurate list of the top women I think we should keep our eye on this winter. Shall we begin? Here's a hint. We've got Lindsay Vonn, Hannah Teter, Kim Yu-Na and Mellisa Hollingsworth, among others.

Looking to heat up those dull chilly winter months? WinterPRIDE, Whistler B.C.’s week long Pride event celebrated their 20th year in operation this past week and boy has this Pride ever grown up! Running from February 5-12, 2012 there were so many things to see and do that this weary traveller may need another holiday just to recover! Check out the bikini and ski pant-clad lesbians at Whistler's Pride.

We did not need to tally up a list to know that Kate is the show's MVP, but we'll take it!