Out gay former NCAA basketball star Derrick Gordon says that he didn't get a chance to tryout for an NBA team after graduating because he is gay. Gordon made history when he came out in 2014, … [Read more...] about Derrick Gordon Says ‘Without a Doubt’ He Didn’t Get a Shot at the NBA Because He’s Gay
Jason Collins
Gay NBA Player Jason Collins: I Came Out to the Clintons Before I Came Out Publicly
NBA player Jason Collins appeared with his twin brother Jarron at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Monday evening, and told the crowd that he came out as gay to the Clintons … [Read more...] about Gay NBA Player Jason Collins: I Came Out to the Clintons Before I Came Out Publicly
Photographer Jeff Sheng Debuts New Photo-Book of 202 ‘Fearless’ Out LGBT Student Athletes
Back in 2012, we told you about photographer Jeff Sheng and his series of sportraits entitled Fearless showcasing out LGBT high school and college athletes. The photo series, which showed at Pride … [Read more...] about Photographer Jeff Sheng Debuts New Photo-Book of 202 ‘Fearless’ Out LGBT Student Athletes
Jason Collins: FIFA ‘Cannot’ Give World Cup to Russia or Qatar, ‘Period’
Former NBA player Jason Collins blasted FIFA's plans to host the upcoming 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar, respectively. Said Collins to BBC World Service's program … [Read more...] about Jason Collins: FIFA ‘Cannot’ Give World Cup to Russia or Qatar, ‘Period’
Jason Collins Blasts Indiana’s Anti-Gay ‘License To Discriminate’ Bill: VIDEO
Jason Collins, the first openly gay pro athlete in the four major North American sports leagues, has spoken out against Indiana’s recently passed “License To Discriminate” bill Jason Collins, the … [Read more...] about Jason Collins Blasts Indiana’s Anti-Gay ‘License To Discriminate’ Bill: VIDEO
Jason Collins Signs on As NBA and NCAA Analyst for Yahoo Sports
Out former NBA player Jason Collins has signed with Yahoo Sports as an NBA and NCAA analyst, Outsports reports. Said Yahoo in a statement: At Yahoo Sports, we're always look to guide our readers … [Read more...] about Jason Collins Signs on As NBA and NCAA Analyst for Yahoo Sports
WATCH: Trailer For Malcolm Ingram’s New LGBT Sports Documentary ‘Out To Win’
The teaser trailer for acclaimed film Director Malcolm Ingram’s new LGBT documentary Out to Win, which provides insight into the lives of LGBT athletes, is now available on the web reports Out. … [Read more...] about WATCH: Trailer For Malcolm Ingram’s New LGBT Sports Documentary ‘Out To Win’
Jason Collins Has Been Mentoring Other LGBT Athletes Who Have Yet To Come Out Of The Closet: VIDEO
Jason Collins has been busy since becoming the NBA’s first openly gay player and subsequently retiring from the league. Since leaving the sport, Collins explained in an interview with The New York … [Read more...] about Jason Collins Has Been Mentoring Other LGBT Athletes Who Have Yet To Come Out Of The Closet: VIDEO
Powerful MLK Video from the NBA Features ‘Barrier Breaker’ Jason Collins: WATCH
The NBA is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a video called "Barrier Breakers" showcasing many of the league's firsts including the first out gay player Jason Collins. Writes … [Read more...] about Powerful MLK Video from the NBA Features ‘Barrier Breaker’ Jason Collins: WATCH
Jason Collins, First Openly Gay Player in The NBA, Retires
After 13 seasons in the NBA, Jason Collins, the first player to ever come out as gay while still a playing professional, has announced he is retiring from basketball. The trailblazer made his … [Read more...] about Jason Collins, First Openly Gay Player in The NBA, Retires
