Jason Collins
Roger Federer, Andy Murray: No Problem For Gay Tennis Players
The second- and third-ranked players were asked about the possibility Sunday at the Italian Open after NBA veteran Jason Collins recently became the first active player in any of the four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out.
Faith-Filled Jets LB DeMario Davis Would Welcome Gay Teammate
DeMario Davis has his beliefs as a Christian, and he has his beliefs about respecting others. For the Jets linebacker, the latter trumps all.
Advocacy Group: Jason Collins’ Coming Out Is ‘Tipping Point’ For Pro Sports
Now that NBA player Jason Collins has come out as gay, activists say the next step is not just about which player will come out next, but also about which players stand up and support those who are gay.
After Coming Out, Jason Collins Needs A New NBA Home
The 34-year-old journeyman becomes a free agent on July 1 — meaning that he will first have to sign with an NBA team and wait until next season to see if teammates, coaches, opponents and fans will treat him any differently.
Silverman: Jason Collins Coming Out Represents Huge Step For Society
Collins is ready for his journey and has taken the important first step. It’s important for him. It’s important for sports. It’s important for humanity.
Keidel: Reaction To Collins’ Announcement Says Infinitely More About Us Than Him
Many of us weren’t as accepting 25 years ago. It’s called progress. Can we stop calling it revolutionary, and just evolutionary?
NBA Veteran Jason Collins: I’ve Gotten ‘Incredible’ Support Since Coming Out
Jason Collins said he has gotten “incredible” support since coming out as the first openly gay player in one of the four major U.S. pro sports leagues, and hopes he may have made the path easier for others to follow.
Jason Collins Plans To March In Boston Gay Pride Parade
Last summer, Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston’s gay pride parade. The NBA veteran eventually decided he shouldn’t. But he will in 2013.
Sports World Shows Support For Jason Collins On Twitter
NBA veteran Jason Collins is the first active male player in a major American professional sport to come out as gay. The 34-year old center revealed his sexuality in a first-person account for Sports Illustrated, […]
White House, Former President Bill Clinton Commend Jason Collins
Clinton said that Collins’ announcement on Monday is an “important moment” for professional sports and the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Jason Collins Becomes 1st Active Male Athlete In 4 Major American Pro Sports To Come Out
“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport,” Collins wrote in Sports Illustrated. “But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation.”
NFL Distributes Document To Teams Reiterating Anti-Discrimination Policy On Sexual Orientation
The NFL distributed a document to its teams Monday reiterating its anti-discrimination policy on sexual orientation.
Keidel: A Look Back At 36 Years of ‘Net’ Losses In New Jersey
The New Jersey Nets, who went 1,186-1,634 and never had an identity while they toiled in the frigid marsh of North Jersey, will move to Brooklyn next year hoping to find one.
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