Power

USOC chief to athletes: Speak out before Sochi, but focus on sport there

Scott Blackmun says Games not a venue for political advocacy

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Former punter Chris Kluwe says homophobia cut short his NFL career

You Can Play ED thinks NFL will ‘come down hard’ on coaches if allegations true

By Robin Perelle

Toronto Diary

You Can Play makes history with NHL

By Jeremy Feist

Power

WinterPride headliner funding falls through

But organizer promises successful gay ski week in Whistler

By Niko Bell

Power

UK: New football advisor who called gays ‘detestable’ steps down

Michael Johnson faced criticism for anti-gay comments on BBC show

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Putin eases restrictions on protests ahead of Sochi Olympics

Protests or gatherings must get the all-clear from authorities

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Chris Kluwe ‘pretty confident’ he was fired because of activism

Former Minnesota Vikings punter alleges coach often made homophobic comments

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Toronto rugby player hopes to make Brazilian national team

Katrina Santilly says being queer in sports is the new normal

By Saira Peesker

Power

‘I’m into girls and that’s just how it is’

Canadian hockey star Sarah Vaillancourt has never been shy about her sexuality

By Saira Peesker

Power

Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Olympics

Israeli PM’s office says attendance at Games was never considered

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Pride House co-founder applauds Vancouver Sochi delegation

Dean Nelson will help lobby the International Olympic Committee

By Shauna Lewis

Canada

Leading by example

Olympic-medal-winning soccer player Erin McLeod says she hopes to be a role model for young girls in sport

By Saira Peesker

Power

Olympic gold medallist Brian Boitano announces he’s gay

Figure skater becomes third out gay American delegate, with Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow, to Sochi

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Neither Obama nor Biden will attend Sochi Olympics

American delegation’ that includes Billie Jean King will attend Russian Games: report

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Santas in Speedos

By Raziel Reid

Power

Vancouver mayor backs motion to lobby IOC to protect LGBT athletes

If motion passes, Vancouver will send gay deputy mayor to Sochi

By Shauna Lewis

Power

Stevenson wants Vancouver council to push IOC to protect LGBT athletes

City council to consider Pride House motion on Dec 17

By Shauna Lewis

Power

EU commissioner and German president say they won’t attend Sochi Games

IOC to reiterate stance that athletes avoid controversy at Winter Olympics

By Natasha Barsotti