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I have to admit that when the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver kicked off over a week or so ago, I was fired up to watch. (However, I was not impressed with Nelly Furtado and Bryan Adams.) Now; not so much.

America is kicking some serious butt and taking Canada's montra—which bronzed Bob Costas loves to repeat every time he is on the air—of "owning the podium" to new heights. We watched Lindsey Vonn push through injury to finally win a gold medal. Although afterwards she gloated by saying "I worked so hard for this. I deserve it." But hey, she is apparently very confident. Another confident... I mean really cocky... skiier is superr-hot Bode Miller. He finally wins a medal—I mean three—including gold. He basically cooled down the verbage and is actually showing the world how good he really is. And then there's snowboarding's "flying tomato" Shaun White who basically wins every compitition he enters. One of the best moments thus far—even though it's not for a medal—is when Team USA in the 1980 throwback jerseys beat Canada in ice hockey. (I know that you all know this because it was all over the news, but this picture of Canadian fans is priceless.)

Of course the Games are not without controversy surrounding sports that many gays love... ice skating. Before I get into the elaborately fabulous Johnny Weir, what the hell are the Russian ice dancers wearing? Their costumes are the toned down version of the original Aboriginal costumes they wore during the European Ice Dancing championships last year! Regardless of pissing off the Aussies (like our transplant writer Cam Buckingham), anyone with any sort of fashion sense knows that this is just bad costuming. I simply just don't get ice dancing. I was discussing this with a friend of mine last night. It's not that I don't think ice dancers are athletes; rather, I expect some triple salchow and triple toe loops and such. But I digress...

On to Johnny Weir! I really think that he gave the performance of his life and was absolutely robbed because of his flamboyant lifestyle. I am not coming out and saying the guy is gay because the champion will not say whether he is or not. Labels are soo last decade anyway and such labels have nothing to do with his impeccable routine on the ice. That is except for a couple of pompous, French-speaking broadcasters who decided to make slanderous remarks. But why is Johnny Weir considered controversial? He is a vastly intellegent, talented athlete who has no problem saying what he thinks and skating how he feels... flare and all.

I guess I will keep watching, but honestly I need some more conflict to keep this homo interested... or I could just watch the Sex Olympics.

Whether you love football or not, the Super Bowl is an annual event that gathers people from all walks of life just for the mere fact of watching the commericals. Hell, my mom even sits down to watch football once a year. Ok, she really reads during the game and then puts the book down during the commercials. It boggles my mind that corporate America spends gazillions of dollars (where they get this money is beyond me) for a 30 second or 60 second commercial, but then again when this viewing even draw so many eyeballs it must be worth it right? There has been some incredible commercials over the years. One of my favorite was last year's Thrillalicious when Naomi Campbell dances to Michael Jackson's Thriller with sassy lizzards in toe. I don't remember what product it was for, but it was a damn fine commercial.

The advertising for this year's Super Bowl is swarming with controversy and is actually getting more attention then the teams playing the big game—Indianapolis Colts lead by Mr. All-American quarterback Peyton Manning vs. the New Orleans Saints who will be hoisted on the shoulders of fast and furious running back Reggie Bush. First there is the debate over the commercial featuring Florida University's hunky quarterback Tim Tebow and his mom as they star in a Focus on the Family ad touting their pro-life sentiments. But apparently there is another ad sparking nervousness at CBS. The owners of gay male dating site called ManCrunch.com submitted their ad for approval on Jan. 18th and when they checked back a few days later they were told that all spots were sold out. Aw-shucks, right? But why did CBS then tell conservative news organization Fox News—of all places—that they are considering the ad yesterday (Jan. 28th)?

I can't wait to see how this all plays out on Super Bowl Sunday—and the game actually—but until then we have included the actually commercial in question. And if you are hot and bothered about football players or athletes in general; feel free to check out our selection that might help you blow off some steam.

We at HOMOPOP never tried to hide that we are based in Philadelphia. And yes, our Philadelphia Phillies are dominating the LA Dodgers in the divisional series 3-1, but that's not why we are bringing up baseball. It hit me last night After our come-from-behind victory that almost every person I was chatting with online was gay. Sharing the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat with fellow homos is an amazing feeling. I seriously did think I was in the closet being gay AND loving sports, or at the very least a minority. I do play softball for a gay league (hysterically mocked in Another Gay Movie), but chatting and tweeting with folks about baseball was really an eye-opening experience for me!

What is the attraction to baseball? For one thing (and it's a vapid one I know), but baseball players are smokin' hot! Just look at Chase Utley—Phillies 2nd baseman, or third baseman for the NY Mets David Wright? I don't know any fag that wouldn't want to spend just one hour alone with either of these two. Baseball players are often-times lean and rugged at the same time! (Phew, I am getting excited just thinking about it!) Hey, if you're into bears then baseball has that covered too. Just look at CC Sabathia from the NY Yankees, and Pat Burrell (former Phillie and now with the Tampa Bay Rays) and his hairy manscaped chest. Then there's cutie and rumored homo Cole Hamels also of the Phils. I mean, I've never seen a straight dude stretch like this have you? But alas he's a sweet guy and our fans really wouldn't care if he was gay as long as he throws strikes. And what about the catcher from the Los Angeles Angels Jeff Mathias? He can catch for me any time. And of course Alex Rodriquez who had a brief stint with Madonna. You can't get any gayer than that my friends! But are good looks the only reason why this sport among masculine sports draws the most gay following? READ MORE