Showing posts with label James Collins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label James Collins. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
NBA star Jason Collins reveals he's gay
Basketball center Jason Collins on Monday became the first active player in a major American professional team sport to reveal he is gay -- a groundbreaking disclosure greeted with broad support.
"I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport," Collins said. "But since I am, I'm happy to start the conversation."The 34-year-old free agent who has played for six NBA teams over the past 12 seasons, went public with his sexuality in an essay published on Sports Illustrated magazine's website.
Among those backing Collins was US President Barack Obama.
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