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LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat reacts in the first quarter while taking on the San Antonio Spurs during Game Five of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Is the NBA rooting for a Heat victory?

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Tennis icon Martina Navratilova (Courtesy: TODAY)

Martina Navratilova: Collins coming out 'is going to save lives'

Scott Stump, TODAY News
TODAY News - With NBA veteran Jason Collins becoming the first athlete in a major team sport to come out as gay, legendary tennis player and activist Martina Navratilova believes it will not only further gay rights but also save lives...
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Wade Davis understands Jason Collins' struggle

Pat Graham, Associated Press
(AP) - As an aspiring NFL cornerback a decade ago, Wade Davis wanted to stand out on the field, not for his sexual orientation...
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Mike Wallace #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during the game against the New York Jets on September 16, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

NFL player tweets insensitive remarks after Jason Collins' coming out

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace has received some backlash after tweeting insensitive remarks following Jason Collins' decision to come out as the first gay athlete playing a major American team sport...
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Jason Collins #98 of the Boston Celtics splits the defenders underneath the basket in front of Gerald Henderson #9 of the Charlotte Bobcats during the game on January 14, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Twitter reacts to NBA's Jason Collins coming out

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - NBA center Jason Collins came out as gay in an essay written for an upcoming issue of Sports Illustrated, and celebrities and professional athletes have taken to their Twitter accounts to post their support...
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Gabby Douglas sits down with 'TODAY' anchor Savannah Guthrie on Monday, April 29, 2013. (Video still via 'TODAY')

Gabby Douglas on her 'whirlwind' life

Todd Johnson
TODAY - Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas talks about life after becoming the first U.S. gymnast to take home a team and individual gold medal. She also discusses her new book, “Raising the Bar,” and describes hitting the gym to start training again...
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Jason Collins #98 of the Washington Wizards rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Wizards 95-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NBA center Jason Collins: 'I'm black and I'm gay'

Todd Johnson
theGRIO REPORT - Jason Collins, a journeyman 12-year NBA veteran, has written an op-ed for 'Sports Illustrated' where he comes out as 'gay.' Collins is the first male athlete in the four major U.S. sports to come out as gay...
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In this Saturday, April 27, 2013, photo provided by JUMP.DC, Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan dances with his bride Yvette Prieto during their wedding reception at the Bear's Club in Jupiter, Fla. The wedding took place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea with more than 300 guests in attendance, including Tiger Woods, Patrick Ewing and Ahmad Rashad, Jordan’s manager Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press Sunday. (AP Photo/JUMP.DC, Joe Buissink)

Michael Jordan marries longtime girlfriend

Steve Reed, Associated Press
(AP) - Michael Jordan got married over the weekend in front of a few hundred of his family and closest friends...
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Geno Smith of the West Virginia Mountaineers stands on stage prior to the start of the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Geno Smith draft 'saga' not a 'saga'

Todd Johnson
OPINION - Geno Smith thought about returning home for the draft's second round, rather than staying in New York - a decision which was unnecessarily characterized by some as a window into Smith's 'lack of character' or 'leadership ability'...
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Ray Allen #34 of the Miami Heat drives during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Arena on April 23, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Ray Allen sets all-time playoff record for 3-pointers

Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The ageless Ray Allen scored 23 points, and broke the NBA career playoff record for 3-pointers, as the Miami Heat used another of their patented runs to win 104-91 at the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series...
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E.J. Manuel of the Florida State Seminoles holds up a jersey on stage after he was picked #16 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Bills select black quarterback with 16th pick in draft

John Wawrow, AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After trading down, the Buffalo Bills still landed the player they desired, selecting Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel with the 16th pick in the NFL draft...
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