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Larry Johnson says he'd be 'uncomfortable' with gay teammate

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It's a man's world...unless you're gay: Former Knicks and Hornets player Larry Johnson, who still represents the Knicks as a business and basketball operations representative, is one of a handful of athletes, celebrities and politicians who has spoken out against Jason Collins' decision to come out in the NBA. In several Tweets that had fans up in arms, Johnson wrote that gay men do not belong in [more...]
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Jason Collins' girlfriend: I never suspected NBA player was gay

By Staff on from nydailynews.com

“Anger was a definite emotion that I had to work through. I think it would only be human to be angry about diminished dreams. Otherwise, I would think that you’re robotic.” Newly-outed NBA center Jason Collins told the nation he was gay before he told his former girlfriend of 8 years, Carolyn Moos, who he broke off an engagement with in 2009. But despite the shock, Carolyn and Jason are still in [more...]
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ESPN supports Broussard after controversial Jason Collins comments

By Staff on from washingtonpost.com

Open rebellion, indeed: ESPN is standing by NBA reporter Chris Broussard, despite his controversial comments yesterday on Outside the Lines. Broussard said that he disagreed with newly-outed NBA center Jason Collins' "lifestyle," which, in his own words, was "walking in open rebellion to God." ESPN did not apologize for the comments, and instead referred to the incident a "distraction": “W [more...]
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Jason Collins' Good Morning America Interview: Gay NBA Player Talks Decision To Come Out (VIDEO)

By Staff on from huffingtonpost.com

If you missed Jason Collins' first-time-since-coming-out interview on Good Morning America this morning, HuffPo has the clip. Collins, who is now the first American, male, active pro-athlete to come out, can't quite believe his newfound celebrity status: "It's incredible. You're just trying to live an honest, genuine life and the next thing you know you have the president calling yo [more...]
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Obama Calls Jason Collins, 'Impressed By His Courage' In Coming Out

By Staff on from huffingtonpost.com

Is Jason there? It's Barack!: Two White House sources have confirmed that President Obama called newly-outed NBA free agent Jason Collins today to congratulate him on his courage and "express his support" for the 34-year-athlete. Obama is one of a handful of politicians to support Collins, including First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton. For more, click the link below. [more...]
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Chris Broussard Believes Openly Gay Athletes Are ‘Walking in Open Rebellion to God’

By Staff on from washington.cbslocal.com

Foul: Just a few hours after NBA free agent Jason Collins came out of the closet as the first openly-gay active pro-athlete, ESPN sports analyst Chris Broussard cast a dark shadow on the sport. Quoting the bible to support his points, Broussard said that gays -- or any player committing a biblical sin like pre-marital sex or adultery -- is a non-Christian. And your point? To see the amazing respo [more...]
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Jason Collins reveals he is gay: How story came together for SI

By Staff on from sportsillustrated.cnn.com

"Pro Basketball is a family. And pretty much every family I know has a brother, sister or cousin who's gay. In the brotherhood of the NBA, I just happen to be the one who's out." Sports Illustrated had the exclusive scoop on Jason Collins' decision to come out as the first openly-gay, active, pro-athlete in America. Chris Stone, at SI.com, reveals how Collin's courageous article, considere [more...]
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White House Praises NBA's Jason Collins for Coming Out as Gay

By Staff on from blogs.wsj.com

Another step for mankind: While President Obama has not yet been informed about Jason Collins' announcement today that he is gay, the president's spokesperson, Jay Carney, has released a statement on behalf of the White House: “I can certainly tell you that here at the White House, you know, we view that as another example of the progress that has been made and the evolution that has been taking [more...]
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