Megan was an important part of the three more recent major successes of the US Women National Team. She scored key goals forTeam USA‘s Olympic Gold Medal in London 2012; leaded the squad to conquer the two last FIFA World Cups, in 2015 and 2019, and helpedthe Stars and Stripes rescue the Bronze Olympic Medal in Tokio 2020.

Pinoehas also achieved the top world soccer individual awards such as theBallon d’Orand Best FIFA Women Player. Undoubtedly, she is one of the top women soccer players of history, at the same level as another US historical such as Mia Hamm. Her opinion must be respected and well-considered.

Megan Rapinoe makes clear the difference between Women and Men USA National Soccer Team

The current level of the Men National Soccer Team is good enough to compete in the major tournaments, such as FIFA World Cup, but is still far away from the one needed to conquer the world, just like the Women representative has done, said Megan Rapinoe for theFootball Americanapodcast of90 minutes.

“Obviously,Christian Pulisic is a superstar, very talented. When he is in a good shape everything can happen on the field, he is great. I think Weston McKennie has the same qualityand also Zach Steffen. But until every single one of our players become the beston their teams, and I mean teams of the top leagues, we are going to aspire to something higher.If you compare us to France, Belgium or England, there is still a long way to go, they are hard to overcome“.

Currently, the US Team is on the right track to arrive soon at Qatar 2022 World Cup. It occupies second place in the Concacaf Qualifiers, just one point below the surprising Canadian team and above the Mexican one, with still 6 games left to be played.

Needless to say, countless members of the female sports community didn’t take Green’s comments lightly and went at him for his ‘uneducated opinion’, claiming that those who have a platform should use it to help.

Among the most outspokenwe could see USWNT star Megan Rapinoe. As per usual, she didn’t hesitate to call the NBA forward out and went as far as saying that he ‘showed his whole ass’ with that opinion.

Megan Rapinoe Calls Out Draymond Green Over Women’s Equal Pay Comments

“It’s really unfortunate, in the position [Green’s] in,” the soccer superstar said, “having all of the resources that he has and the ability to have a much more educated opinion, that he just hasn’t. You obviously showed your whole ass in not even understanding what we all talk about all the time — WNBA players and us on the national team. You don’t think we asked for more money? I mean, what are we screaming about? Nonstop!” Rapinoe said, as quoted by TMZ.

Draymond Green Responds To Megan Rapinoe, Clarifies His Comments

That’s why the 3-time NBA champion had to clear the air on his comments during a press conference, citing that he’s actually on their side and that his words on the subject were miscontrued:

“I’ve been waiting on y’all to ask me!” Green started.“I think what I’ve said has been extremely misconstrued, because I am on their side.”

“At the end of the day, what Megan wants and what I want is the same thing. And, if she believes doing something a certain way gets her to the end goal, I’m all for that. And, if I believe doing something a certain way gets to the end goal, I’m all for that. So, if we can both do something to move the needle to get to the end goal, great,” he added.

“I have no complaints with whatever it is she wants to do, or any woman athlete wants to do, or anyone who is trying to help drive their cause and what they want to be done. It doesn’t matter to me how we get there. What matters to me is that we get there,” Green concluded.

It’s obvious that female athletes deserve better pay and that they shouldn’t have to play year-round in multiple leagues just to get by. Hopefully, this situation will be settled rather sooner than later.

During the campaign, many athletes and key figures of the sports world have lent their endorsement to both President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Today these athletes will head to the voting booth to cast their vote and help determine thefuture president of the United States.

As election day has approached many athletes have not been shy about voicing their opinions regarding either candidate. Gregg Popovich for example, has called out President Trump on various occasions. The President is not without his support asBill Bellichick and many others in the Sports world have signaled their support.

Sports figures are encouraging to vote.

Sports figures from LeBron James, Michael Jordan,Alejandro Bedoya, Don Garber, Jack Brewer, Burgess Owens, Magic Johnson, Curt Schilling, Stephen Curry, Billie Jean King, Megan Rapinoe, Chris Paul, Patrick Mahomes, Mark Cuban, and Stan Van Gundy are very active on election day.

Joe Biden tookvery different stances on issues relating to race, police brutality, the environment, and CODVID-19 thanPresident Donald Trump. It has been through many of these issues that sports stars cameout publicly to support him in his bid to become President of the United States.

Endorsements from public figures like Lebron James or Steve Kerr may have swayed the election in Biden’s favor since sports stars and celebrities have such a powerful hold on American culture. Let’s take a look at 20 athletes whopublicly came out in favor of the President of the United States Joe Biden.

Steve Kerr – NBA Coach

Kerr has been very critical of Donald Trump’s Presidency; he even has gone as far as participating in a virtual phone bank to help raise awareness for voter turnout in Arizona. In said awareness campaign, he encouraged the voters to place their votes for Biden.

Robbie Rogers – Former MLS Player

Rogers was the first MLS player to ever come out as openly Gay, Rogers turned up at a Biden virtual rally for LGBTQ Supporters, in said rally,Biden renewed his commitment to support the LGBTQ community if he is elected over Trump.

Billie Jean King – Former Tennis Player

King came out in support of Biden on Twitter stating, “The change I dream of celebrating is an America where we can live & love authentically, & where every marginalized community is ensured equality,”. She received the 2009 Medal of Freedom from then U.S. President Barack Obama.

Carey Hart – Former Professional Freestyle Motocross

Hart came out in support of Biden after his wife Pink was criticized for wearing a Biden – Harris shirt on social media. Hart defended his wife with the following statement: “I’ll try to keep this short; Yes Biden has been in politics for 47 years. Reason I am voting for him is because I ‘hope’ he puts together a great team that will do positive things. And that is what most of Trump’s high-profile early [supporters were] planning for him to do. But his narcissism kicked in and away he went.”

Adam Rippon – Figure Skater

Rippon took to Twitter to show his support for Biden, in his Tweet he states: The America that the RNC is threatening will happen with a president Biden is CURRENTLY HAPPENING UNDER TRUMP!!! I can’t wait to vote. #BidenHarris

Mick Foley – Former WWE Star

The former wrestler turned best selling author told People Magazine he was voting for Biden because “I do think this is a matter between right and wrong. I think that democracy’s at stake… I know the country’s very divided and I have a pretty diverse following. But as things progressed in this administration, I just felt like we were going down a really bad and dangerous path. I just wanted to have some public record for my own children and grandchildren to point to decades down the road to show that their father, or their grandfather, at least tried to do something.”

Megan Rapinoe – US Women’s Soccer Player

The USWNT star offered to be Biden’s running mate in May 2020, so she is very much in the Biden camp. Rapinoe has been a huge critic of Donald Trump’s presidency and has not been afraid to express it, she once told the Guardian that the USWNT is “everything Trump loves – except that we’re powerful women’, as a jab at the President, who she has stated is sexist and misogynistic.

Brandon Lloyd – Former NFL Player

Lloyd has posted various pro-Biden Tweets on twitter in the last few months, he is clearly a supporter of the former Vice- President and is trying to sway key states like Colorado in favor of Biden. He attended a Biden pre-debate party prior to the first presidential debate.

Magic Johnson – Former NBA Player

The former NBA superstar Magic Johnson endorsed Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris in August. He posted on Twitter “Cookie and I are very happy with Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s decision to select Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate. We have happily supported Kamala throughout her career over the years!”

Chris Paul – NBA Player

Chris Paul recently stated that almost 90% of all NBA players are registered to vote and given the NBA’s criticism of Trump it looks like all those votes will be going Biden’s way. Paul has had various online discussions with Biden.Paul told CNN recently, “This president, he demonizes athletes, calls them SOBs and that sort of thing,” Lemon said. “He uses it as a political tool, but what do you say to his supporters who disagree with the protests in sports?”

Elena Delle Donne – WNBA Player

Delle Donne and Biden have golfed together and when Delle Donne went down with an injury Biden Tweeted well wishes. They have both chatted a few times and Delle Donne is outspoken about Sports Inclusion.

Garry Kasparov – Chess Champion

Kasparov has been outspoken about President Trump, he once tweeted regarding Biden and Trump: Biden is good here, and compared to Trump’s self-serving blather he sounds like a combination of Churchill and FDR. And it’s not “Trump bashing” to point out that his incompetent egoism is costing lives.

Doc Rivers – NBA Coach

Joe Biden actually quoted Doc Rivers in one of his speeches, in the wake of Jacob Blake, Rivers, who when Kamala Harris was named Biden’s running mate said, “It’s just beautiful… Very cool to see them on the stage. We’ve had our first Black president in President Obama and now we have a chance to have not only a Black vice president, but a woman as well.”

Stan Van Gundy – NBA Coach

The New Orleans Pelicanscoach took to Twitter to lend his support to Biden stating: I support Joe Biden. But when has our country been dedicated to equality, liberty and human dignity? During slavery? Jim Crow? Unpunished lynchings? Mass incarceration? Great to promote your ideals, but let’s not propagate a myth. Let’s be honest about who we are and have been.

Martina Navratilova – Former Tennis Player

The former legendary Woman’s Tennis player took to Twitter to show her support for the former Vice- President: I am with Joe Biden all the way- let’s get this country back to where it was before the orange man started destroying it!!!

Chris Bosh – Former NBA Player

The former NBA star celebrated with applause on Instagram when Joe Biden named Kamala Harris as his running mate. Bosh has been one of many former and current NBA players who have supported the Biden- Harris ticket, especially since the NBA seems to be public enemy number one for Donald Trump.

Phill Drobnick – American curler

Drobnick has been showing his support for Biden on social media where he tweeted in September: I really enjoyed listening to Amy Klobuchar and Richard Trumka tonight on the MN for Joe Biden zoom call. Joe will stand with the working class to ensure we have a better quality of life! Thanks to all who participated. #TeamJoe #BidenForMN #VoteBlue2020

Mike Holmgren – Former NFL Coach

The former Green Bay Packers coach recently stated that President Donald Trump failed to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, since the Packers are publicly owned he stated, “The people own the football team, and yet the stadium’s going to be empty… It didn’t have to be this bad, I don’t think.” In the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Michelle Kwan – Former Figure Skater

The two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan joined Joe Biden’s presidential campaign team; she took on the role of surrogate director. She is a devout Democrat as she worked in a similar capacity for Hillary Clinton’s campaign in the last election.

LeBron James – NBA Player

Maybe no other athlete has been more vocal of President Trump than Lebron James. James has been adamant about issues of Black Lives Matter and other policies of the president. James spoke to ViceTV recently and pledge his support to Biden and stated, “We are at a time where we need change. In order for change to occur it’s all about leadership, and leadership starts at the top.“

LGBT celebrities are known for being great and outspoken activists of the movement. That’s why it’s pretty common to see them walk right beside their better halves with pride and satisfaction.

However, most of the time we don’t actually get to know much about their partners’ lives, either because they’re not that famous or because they keep their private affairs to themselves. That’s why today, we’re going to let you know about the partners of 25 of the most famous LGBT celebrities:

25. Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres

Portia de Rossi may be one of the most famous partners of LGBT celebrities because she also has a career in entertainment. Most people remember her for portraying Nelle Porter and Ally McBeal, among others.

This Australian actress has spent most of hertime dedicated to philanthropy and as an activist for the LGBT community. She started dating Ellen DeGeneres in late 2004 and they got married in 2008.

24. Lauren Morelli and Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley became a worldwide sensation after her role as Poussey Washington in Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black, arguably the show that jump-started the streaming’s platform’s popularity.

Well, none of that would have been possible if it weren’t for Lauren Morelli, one of the lead writers of OITNB. They met each other on set and got married in 2017 after she finalized her divorce.

23. Alexandra Hedison and Jodie Foster

We all know Jodie Foster for her outstanding career as an actress, producer, and director. She’s won multiple awards throughout her career for iconic roles in The Silence of the Lambs, Taxi Driver, The Accused, among others.

Her partner Alexandra Hedison is a fine art photographer who has been featured in The New Yorker. She used to date Ellen DeGeneres and got married to Jodie Foster in 2014 after a year together.

22. Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson

Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson are another example of a celebrity couple who are equally as respected, wealthy, and recognized around the world. They’ve been inseparable since they started dating in 2015.

Paulson has been featured in countless films, Broadway and television series, while Holland is one of the most beloved playwrights of the U.S. Most young fans may remember her for her roles in The L World and Two and a Half Men.

21. David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris

David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris are one of Hollywood’s most beloved and outspoken couples. Ironically, they got to know each other when Neil impersonated ruthless ladies man Barney Stinson and Davidplayed Lily’s ex-boyfriend Scooter on How I Met Your Mother.

They’ve been together for five years now and even have a couple of children together. Burtka has had other minor roles in the television and film industry but he’s clearly not as famous as his partner.

20. Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman

For those who don’t know them, it’ll be easy to confuse Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman. Not because they look-a-like but because they’re never alone. If you want one, you’ll get the other.

Bowman and Wayne have made a name for themselves with countless Broadaway hits. They’re a couple of the most hype producers in the entertainment business nowadays andthey’re strong activists in the LGBT community.

19. Brad Altman and George Takei

Most people were shocked when George Takei, known for his role as Sulu in the Star Trek television series, came out as gay. He’s been a huge supporter of the movement ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the same-sex marriage legislation in California.

Brad Altman and Takei were actually the first same-sex couple to apply for a marriage license in West Hollywood. They’ve been together for more than 30 years and are now at the front of the Human Rights Campaign “Coming Out Project”.

18. David Furnish and Elton John

Most people don’t know this but Elton John was actually engaged to a woman in the late 60s. He then – obviously – broke offthe engagement as he established a relationship with his then manager. In 1993 John met David Furnish and they have been together ever since.

Furnish is a Canadian producer, filmmaker, and advertising executive. He’s either produced or directed over a dozen films and musicals. They’ve been legally married since 2014. They also have a couple of children.

17. Miranda Maday and Raven-Symoné

Raven-Symoné has been pretty outspoken regarding gender equality for the LGBT community and same-sex marriage.The activism paid off as she was able to marry her new love, Miranda Maday.

Raven used to date model and actress AzMarie Livingston until late 2015. Now, however, she decided to share the rest of her days with Maday, marrying her in a private ceremony that had only six guests.

16. Justin Mikita and Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Most people may remember Jesse Tyler Ferguson from the comedy show ‘Modern Family’. Well, ironically, he’s created a bit of a modern family of his own after he married his boyfriend Justin Mikita after two years.

The couple got married in Manhattan in mid-2013 and are currently expecting their first child together. Notably, they didn’t ask for wedding presents. Instead, they required their guests to donate to ‘Tie the Knot’, a same-sex marriage charity.

15. Lance Lepere and Michael Kors

Michael Kors is one of the most respected names in the fashion industry. And even if his better half Lance Lepere isn’t nearlyas recognized as him, he’s had plenty to do with his recent success.

Lepere and Kors tied the knot in 2011 after almost 20 years together. They had an intimate ceremony in Southampton, New York, in The Hamptons with the creme of the crop of the fashion world in attendance.

14. Michael Turchin and Lance Bass

There were a lot of rumors and speculation regarding the sexuality of Lance Bass since his first days in show business. However, it wasn’t until 2006 that he finally came out to shut those stories around him down for good.

Bass and Michael Turchin have been together since 2011 and got engaged a couple of years later. They finally got married in 2014 and have been trying to have children via a surrogate since 2018. They were the first same-sex couple to exchange vows on TV.

13. Brian Hargrove and David Hyde Pierce

Mostly known for his role as Dr. Miles Crane on Frasier, David Hyde Piercecame out in 2007 after years of speculation about his sexuality. Most importantly, he’s been dating Brian Hargrove since he made the announcement.

The couple has been together for almost 40 years but finally got married in 2008, days before the infamous Proposition 8 that banned same-sex marriage. Hargrove was the co-creator of the TV series Titus, among many other TV hits and musicals.

12. Alex Sykes and Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes has been quite outspoken about same-sex marriage. In fact, she came out as a lesbian in a rally opposing Proposition 8, even though she had been married to Dave Hall for 7 years.

Shortly after in 2008, she married Alex Niedbalski, who she had been dating privately since 2006. Sadly, her parents didn’t approve and weren’t in attendance at the wedding, but they’ve buried the hatchet now. They have a couple of twins.

11. Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe has gained a lot of recognitionnot only thanks to her outstanding performances for the USWNT, but also because of her stance on equal payment rights for women and men, and her activism in the LGBT community.

However, she’s not the only standout athlete in the family, as she’s been dating WNBA starSue Bird since 2017. They became the first same-sex couple to be featured in the ESPNMagazine Body Issue.

10. Penny Taylor and Diana Taurasi

If you’re a fan of basketball there’s a huge chance you’ve heard about Diana Taurasi ‘The White Mamba’, arguably the greatest women basketball player of all time, and the leading scorer in WNBA history.

Her better half, Penny Taylor, wasn’t as coveted as her, but she still managed to build quite a successful career in women’s basketball, winning 3 rings. They’ve been married since 2017 and have two kids together.

9. Rainer Andreesen and Victor Garber

Victor Garber is one of Hollywood’s most respected character actors. You may remember him for his roles in Sleepless in Seattle, Glee, Alias, Frasier, The First Wives Club, and even Legally Blond. Thus far, he’s won four Tony Awards.

However, none of those awards mean as much as the love of his significant other Rainer Andreesen, a Canadian artist and model who’s been with him since 2000. They got married after 15 years together.

8. Simon Halls and Matt Bomer

Matt Bomerrose to stardom thanks to his brilliant performances in different TV shows, winning a Golden Globe for his role in The Normal Heart. He also starred in White Collar and The Sinner S02.

His husbandSimon Hallshas also had a lot of success on his own, being one of Hollywood’s most renowned publicists. The couple exchanged vows in 2011 but didn’t make it public until three years later. Eventually, they formed a family with three sons, all born through surrogacy.

7. Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewartalready had a big roleearly in his career in Panic Room, but it’s safe to say she became famous for her role in Twilight. Eventually, she built on that success to land more big contracts.

Throughout her career, Stewart met screenwriter and eventual fiancéeDylan Meyer. They started dating in 2019 and got engaged two years later.

6. John DeLuca and Rob Marshall

Rob Marshall is the ultimate Broadway man. He’s got the touch of Midas as a producer, director, and choreographer, and he’s mostly known for his biggest success, the film version of Chicago.

Moreover, Marshall has been together with John DeLuca since, at least, 2003. DeLuca is mostly known for impersonating Butchy in Teen Beach Movie, as well as his appearances on 30 Rock, Ugly Betty, General Hospital, and American Horror Story.

5. Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin

Even though Lily Tomlin has been the face of this couple for most of the time and is clearly the most popular of the two, one could even argue that Jane Wagner has a more impressive resume under her belt.

Wagner is a comedy mastermind. She’s won one Annie award, 6 Emmys, 2 Peabody Awards, 2 Sundance Film Festival awards, among many other accolades. She married Tomlin in 2013 after 43 years together.

4. Todd Spiewak and Jim Parsons

Jim Parsons rose to stardom after portrayingSheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory. He was so popular that he even became the world’s highest-paid television actor in 2018, according to Forbes.

Moreover, Parsons was never shy about his sexuality and openly admitted in 2012 to being in a relationship for over 10 years with Todd Spiewak, an art director. They got married in a small ceremony in 2017.

3. Garry Kief and Barry Manilow

Barry Manilow put together the ultimate soundtrack for seduction. He was a major sensation among females, and that’s why he kept his sexuality a secret until 2017. Gladly for him, his fan base was quite supportive of his decision.

As a matter of fact, Barry had been together withTV executive Garry Kief since 1978 and they got secretly married in 2014 shortly after California approved same-sex marriage. He’s now his friend, husband, and manager.

2. Georges LeBar and RuPaul

RuPaul is perhaps the most famous member of the Drag Queen community. He’s been challenging the status quo for decades and is one of the most iconic members of the LGBT movement as well.

He’s been together with painter and ranch-owner Georges LeBar since 1994,they got married in early 2017. However, they claim that they won’t “put restraints” on each other in terms of being sexually exclusive.

1. Jwan Yosef and Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin broke millions of hearts when he finally came out as gay in 2010. Tabloids have been speculating about his sexuality for almost two decades until he decided to put an end to it and just let the world know about his feelings.

He’s been romantically involved with artist and painter Jwan Yosef since 2016 and they got married in 2017. It didn’t take them long to announce the birth of Lucia Martin-Yosef and latertheir second child, Renn Martin-Yosef.