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We talked a bit about US Women's Soccer star Megan Rapinoe's sexuality a few months ago when she briefly referred to herself as an out athlete in an interview with KickTV. That mention, however, was admittedly brief and could be…

The United States Soccer Federation and Nike unveiled new home jerseys for 2012. For the first time, the U.S. Men's and Women's teams will wear the same kit, with of course adjusments being made for women's cut shirts and the like. Check out the new jersey below. Looks like someone found Waldo.

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Well, we're near the end of this year's women's basketball tournament. Sad face. Soon we'll have a champion, but first, the semis! This year it's all number one seeds in the Final Four. See below for scheduling info.

Sunday, April 1st - Games on ESPN/ESPN3.com

• Connecticut vs. Notre Dame - 3:30 p.m. PDT
• Stanford vs. Baylor - 5:30 p.m. PDT

Here's the run down of Monday and Tuesday's Elite Eight matchups!

Monday, March 26th - All Games on ESPN/ESPN3.com

• Tennessee vs. Baylor - 4 p.m. PDT
• Duke vs. Stanford - 6 p.m. PDT

Tuesday, March 27th - All Games on ESPN/…

Basketball is back! Sweet Sixteen action will take place all weekend. Here's the schedule:

Sweet Sixteen - Saturday, March 24th

• Kansas vs. Tennessee - 9:04 a.m. PDT - ESPN/ESPN3.com
• Georgia Tech vs. Baylor - 11 a.m. PDT - ESPN/ESPN3.com
• St. John's vs. Duke - 6:04…

The first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament wrapped up yesterday and so, quite logically, now begins Round Two. Here are the upcoming games today (Monday, 3/19) and tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/20). Plus, I'll have all your scores and updates this weekend on Swirl Sports, along with a delightful rant on Extra Time.

Monday, March 19th - All Games on ESPN2/…

First Round Games - Sunday, March 18th

• Marist vs. Georgia - 9:05 a.m. PDT - ESPN2/ESPN3.com
• Iowa vs. California - 9:10 a.m. PDT - ESPN2/ESPN3.com
• Florida vs. Ohio State - 9:15 a.m. PDT - ESPN2/…

This year's women's college basketball post-season is set. Check out the NCAA Tournament Bracket here. See where and when your teams will play and make your picks!

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US Women's National Soccer Team star and Cal alum, Alex Morgan, will be featured in this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Below is a sneak peek of Morgan in her bodypaint bikini. Yes, bodypaint.

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Ella Masar recently posted a blog about her experiences with the magicJack club and owner Dan Borislow. It's now pretty. Click here.

Radio maybe isn't the best way to convey hotness, so thank goodness for blogs! Photos below of our Swirl Sports Hottest Hotties.

Natalie Coughlin - Swimming

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Home Jersey

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Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) and PUMA recently unveiled the new kits for the upcoming 2011 season. Check out pictures below to see the latest home uniforms, plus the one teams will wear in support of Project Pink - a PUMA sponsored charitable breast cancer campaign. All photos courtesy of womensprosoccer.com.

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