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Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:14 -0400

Christie Rampone of the US women’s soccer team hoists the flag...

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:01:25 -0400

Christie Rampone of the US women’s soccer team hoists the flag and her daughter Rylie Cate after the American women defeated Brazil in the final.

Tian Jia of China signals to her teammate during the women’s...

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:01:13 -0400

Tian Jia of China signals to her teammate during the women’s beach volleyball preliminary match against Switzerland held at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground.

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Thu, 16 May 2013 12:01:29 -0400

thrace-: Fever Pitch: As an out U.S. Olympic soccer player,...

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:01:10 -0400

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Fever Pitch: As an out U.S. Olympic soccer player, Megan Rapinoe’s got balls.

But Rapinoe has decided to pull off another landmark in women’s soccer: to come out and publicly discuss her sexuality.

“I feel like sports in general are still homophobic, in the sense that not a lot of people are out,” she says. “I feel everyone is really craving [for] people to come out. People want — they need — to see that there are people like me playing soccer for the good ol’ U.S. of A.”

Not that Rapinoe has been hiding anything; it’s just that no one ever asked her directly. “I think they were trying to be respectful and that it’s my job to say, ‘I’m gay.’ Which I am. For the record: I am gay,” she says. In fact, Rapinoe’s been dating her girlfriend, an Australian soccer player, for three years, and even brought her home to visit her family in Northern California last Christmas.

Emily Naylor of New Zealand in action during the Women’s...

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:01:23 -0400

Emily Naylor of New Zealand in action during the Women’s Pool WB Match W01 between New Zealand and Australia at the Hockey Centre on July 29, 2012 in London, England. (via Olympics Day 2 - Hockey - Pictures - Zimbio)

Jayde Taylor of Australia in action during the Women’s...

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:01:27 -0400

Jayde Taylor of Australia in action during the Women’s Pool WB Match W01 between New Zealand and Australia at the Hockey Centre on July 29, 2012 in London, England. (via Olympics Day 2 - Hockey - Pictures - Zimbio)

Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd, right is welcomed to the bench by...

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:01:24 -0400

Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd, right is welcomed to the bench by teammates Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins, second from right, Kayla McBride (21) and Ariel Braker (44) during the second half of a regional semi-final of an NCAA college basketball tournament Sunday, March 31,2013 in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) (via ESPN Photo Wire - ESPN)

Georgia’s Anne Marie Armstrong, right, and Jasmine Hassell...

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:01:21 -0400

Georgia’s Anne Marie Armstrong, right, and Jasmine Hassell look over photos as they wait with teammates in the locker room before practice the day before a regional final in the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Spokane, Wash. Georgia plays California on Monday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) (via ESPN Photo Wire - ESPN)

Albany players celebrate the America East Conference title! (via...

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:01:08 -0400

Albany players celebrate the America East Conference title! (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

Gonzaga Preps The Bulldogs met with the media and hit the court...

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:01:13 -0400

Gonzaga Preps The Bulldogs met with the media and hit the court for their final practice prior to Saturday’s first round game vs. Iowa State. (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

Texas Tech players wear #33 on their shoes in honor of their...

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:01:17 -0400

Texas Tech players wear #33 on their shoes in honor of their fellow #33 teammate, Shauntal Nobles, who has Guillain-Barre syndrome, a nerve disorder, and could not play the last 3 games of the season. (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

@Chiney321: “Me and @jtinx44 feel right at home…...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:01:29 -0400

@Chiney321: “Me and @jtinx44 feel right at home… Who’s with Nerd Nation tomorrow!?! #TurnUp @ Maples Pavilion” (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

Vanderbilt’s Jenkins in the locker room. No. 8 Vanderbilt...

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:01:19 -0400

Vanderbilt’s Jenkins in the locker room. No. 8 Vanderbilt faces No. 1 UConn Monday night. (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

Delaware’s Instagram account shared a courtside view of...

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:01:23 -0400

Delaware’s Instagram account shared a courtside view of the Blue Hens’ game against WVU on Sunday. Elena Delle Donne and her teammates survived a scare from WVU for their 26th straight victory. Credit: @udbluehens (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

Vanderbilt’s Locker Room Charades Because WHO...

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:01:20 -0400

Vanderbilt’s Locker Room Charades Because WHO doesn’t love charades before an NCAA Tournament game? (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

Maryland players get a new view of the court and play...

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:01:14 -0400

Maryland players get a new view of the court and play broadcasters before practice. The Terps will face the No. 13 seed Quinnipiac at 11:15 a.m. ET Saturday in the NCAA first round at Comcast Center. (photo from @UMDwbb) (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

California touches down in Lubbock, Texas, for its first NCAA...

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:01:20 -0400

California touches down in Lubbock, Texas, for its first NCAA tournament game. The Bears face No. 15 seed Fresno State on Saturday. (photo from @CalWBBall) (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

OK State listening to coach in locker room. Credit:...

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:01:30 -0400

OK State listening to coach in locker room. Credit: @RyanCameron24 (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)

espnW’s @KateFagan3: “My pick for the #NCAAW Final...

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:01:24 -0400

espnW’s @KateFagan3: “My pick for the #NCAAW Final Four, @UKHoopCats, about to take floor vs. Dayton.” (via NCAA Tournament Snapshots - Galleries | espnW.com)