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NBA's Cam Thomas Gets $40K Fine for 'No Homo' Comment

The Brooklyn Nets player made the comment live on television.

Gay Former NBA Player Jason Collins Has COVID-19

The activist says he caught the virus earlier this month while visiting New York, where he attended the Brooklyn Nets Pride game.

Jason Collins Meets Matthew Shepard's Family

Collins, who was worn a number 98 jersey in honor of Matthew Shepard, met the college student's family Thursday.

Jason Collins's no. 98 Jersey Biggest Seller on NBA Website

The history-making athlete's number 98 Nets jersey is currently the top seller on NBA.com.

Jason Collins on Continuing the Dialogue of Inclusion

As the NBA season starts back up, Jason Collins says it's time to instill confidence in the next generation of LGBT leaders.

Jason Collins Takes on New York City Marathon

Collins will join other major figures in professional basketball to encourage kids to exercise.

What A Difference A Year Has Made

Jason Collins, Dan Bucatinsky, George Takei, and Melissa Goodman examine how the world has changed since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality.

Jason Collins Will Remain With Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn's NBA team will keep Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, after signing him in February to a short-term contract.

Suit Claims Antigay Harassment by Houston Rockets

A gay man who worked for the catering company serving Barclays Center in Brooklyn says Rockets players heaped antigay abuse on him before a game with the Nets last year.

Jason Collins Announces Retirement

Collins, the first openly gay active player in a major men's pro team sport, is ending his basketball career.

Report: Jason Collins to Sign With Nets

Collins, who came out in April, reportedly signed a contract with the Brooklyn team today, making him available to play against the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.

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NBA Star Kevin Durant's Homophobic Rant at Michael Rapaport Revealed

The actor-comedian this week released screen shots of direct messages between the two showing a string of threats, abuse, and slurs from one of the league's best players.

Michael Sam, Johnny Football's Jerseys Fly Off Shelves

Within hours of Michael Sam being picked by the St. Louis Rams, his jersey is already one of the top-sellers in the league.

Yankees' Torre Flexes His Ally Muscle

As fans gather at the MLB All-Star game this summer, Yankee legend Joe Torre pledges to help end homophobia.

Jason Collins Makes First NBA Appearance Since Coming Out

Collins played 11 minutes for the Brooklyn Nets against the Los Angeles Lakers and was greeted warmly by fans.

Why I'm Coming Out Now

An executive with the Brooklyn Nets tells us the very personal reasons she wanted to establish the team's Pride Night.

AP Corrects Itself for Calling Nets Jerseys 'Gay'

One letter makes a big difference in this case.

Antigay Language Hurled At Collins On The Court

Collins says a "knucklehead" used defamatory language against him during a game.

Jason Collins to Wear No. 98 in Honor of Matthew Shepard

The first out active NBA player will wear number 98 with the Nets as tribute to Matthew Shepard, the gay college student whose murder in 1998 fueled the adoption of hate-crime laws.

Jason Collins Just Wants to Play Basketball

He knows he's the first out gay player in the NBA, but Jason Collins simply wants to do his job: making fouls and blocking plays.

NBA's Jason Collins Makes Time's 'Most Influential' List

Gay NBA player Jason Collins was named one of the "most influential" people in the world by Time, nabbing an inside cover of the magazine.