Jason Collins comes out as gay

Jason Collins’ journey to put his past ‘straight’ label behind him continues to inspire

Listening to Collins tell his story of coming out in the NBA reinforces the humanity behind his historic moment.

Robbie Rogers says LGBT athletes coming out is ‘the answer.’ He’s right.

Rogers talked with Jason Collins about coming out as gay in pro sports.

Rajon Rondo's 'emotion' not an excuse for slurs

Rajon Rondo is trying to excuse his use of an anti-gay slur as just "emotion." It's that same emotion so many sports fans and writers allow to get the best of them when lashing out at referees and officials.

Pro sports has changed little on gay issue

The total absence of out gay males makes it seem as if the issue has gone away.

Jason Collins a mentor to closeted male athletes

The openly gay NBA player says he offers support but won't tell anyone to come out until they are ready.

Coach thankful to see his sports & gay lives merge

For years high school basketball coach Anthony Nicodemo felt he had to keep his basketball life and his gay life separate. He's now thankful they are becoming one.

Jason Collins demolishes 'distraction' myth

The now-retired NBA player says he never felt more free than when he was finally out.

Jason Collins responds to Tony Dungy brilliantly

Tony Dungy doesn't want Michael Sam on his team. Collins says that's not how people in pro sports should conduct themselves.

Dungy: I don't agree with Jason Collins' lifestyle

Tony Dungy made it clear last year that he doesn't agree with people being gay in their lives.

Jason Collins, Donald Sterling: Best, worst of NBA

The league goes from the high of Collins' coming out to the low of Sterling and racism surfacing.

NBA auctioning signed Jason Collins game jersey

Buy a piece of history with a Jason Collins No. 98 jersey, and support GLSEN and the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Gay player proud to wear Collins' jersey

"I wear his jersey because I am so proud of Jason for being a voice of hope in the game I love," senior Derek Schell writes.

Nets to sign Jason Collins for rest of season

Contest: Tweet pic in your Jason Collins jersey

You can win a donation to your favorite LGBT sports charity or a free Gay Games 9 registration. Either way, the NBA will donate part of your purchase to GLSEN or the Matthew Shepard Foundation!

Standing O for Collins at first home game

The Nets will offer Collins a second 10-day contract and likely sign him for the rest of the season.

NBA donating proceeds from Collins jerseys

NBA pledges to donate at least $100k to LGBT groups GLSEN and Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Collins gives Matthew Shepard family #98 jersey

"It was very cool," Judy Shepard said of the gesture. "Very kind and thoughtful."

Collins scores 3 in win, Nets likely to keep him

Jason Collins #98 jersey top-seller in NBA

Collins had four of the top five selling jersey items in the NBA since he became the first openly gay player in league history.

Jason Collins plays 7 minutes in Nets loss

It was a bad game for the Brooklyn Nets as Jason Collins debuted No. 98.

Buy your Jason Collins Nets jersey

No. 98 is on sale now and is already a hot-seller.

A photo that says it all about Jason Collins

Jason Collins played it right with patience

Jason Collins signing with the Brooklyn Nets confirms pro sports is ready for gay athletes.

Jason Collins in First Lady's box for SOTU address

Collins will join Boston Marathon bombing survivors Carlos Arredondo and Jeff Bauman, among others.

Jason Collins coming out part of Google TV ad