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April 27
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.
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November 2, 2017
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.
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December 14, 2015
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.
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April 29, 2015
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.
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February 13, 2015
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.
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November 24, 2014
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.
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November 20, 2014
Jason Collins demolishes 'distraction' myth
The now-retired NBA player says he never felt more free than when he was finally out.
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July 24, 2014
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.
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July 22, 2014
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.
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April 28, 2014
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.
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April 14, 2014
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.
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March 19, 2014
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.
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March 5, 2014
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!
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March 3, 2014
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.
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February 28, 2014
NBA donating proceeds from Collins jerseys
NBA pledges to donate at least $100k to LGBT groups GLSEN and Matthew Shepard Foundation.
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February 28, 2014
Collins gives Matthew Shepard family #98 jersey
"It was very cool," Judy Shepard said of the gesture. "Very kind and thoughtful."
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February 26, 2014
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.
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February 26, 2014
Jason Collins plays 7 minutes in Nets loss
It was a bad game for the Brooklyn Nets as Jason Collins debuted No. 98.
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February 25, 2014
Buy your Jason Collins Nets jersey
No. 98 is on sale now and is already a hot-seller.
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February 23, 2014
Jason Collins played it right with patience
Jason Collins signing with the Brooklyn Nets confirms pro sports is ready for gay athletes.
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January 27, 2014
Jason Collins in First Lady's box for SOTU address
Collins will join Boston Marathon bombing survivors Carlos Arredondo and Jeff Bauman, among others.