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In a Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 file photo, Boston Celtics' Jason Collins poses during Celtics NBA basketball media day at the team's training facility in Waltham, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

How race plays role in Jason Collins' coming out

Michael Arceneaux
OPINION - There’s nothing like a public figure daring to declare his or her homosexuality to show how damningly self-centered everyone else can be....
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Jason Collins # 98 of Celtics competes with Ioannis Bourousis # 15 of Armani during the NBA Europe Live game between EA7 Emporio Armani Milano v Boston Celtics at Mediolanum Forum on October 7, 2012 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Serra/Iguana Press/Getty Images)

NFL remains litmus test for gay athletes in professional sports

Stefen Lovelace
OPINION - We’re making progress. But until we see an openly NFL gay player, and openly gay players in all of America’s major sports, there’s still considerable work to do...
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Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Bill Clinton asks fans to support Jason Collins

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton is asking fans and colleagues of NBA player Jason Collins to support and respect him after Collins announced he is gay...
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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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Former player Charles Barkley speaks with reporters on the court prior to the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 13, 2012 in New York City. 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 Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Will Charles Barkley become GM of the Phoenix Suns?

Kurt Helin, NBC Sports
NBC SPORTS - The Suns have fired Lance Blanks and need a GM, and Barkley wants to throw his hat in the ring...
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J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks scores against John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards during their game at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2013 in New York City. 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

Knicks' J.R. Smith wins NBA Sixth Man award

Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award...
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Can the New York Knicks get passed the first round for the first time since 2000? (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

10 pressing NBA playoff questions

Carrie Healey
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - With the start of the 2013 playoffs this Saturday we put together a slideshow of pressing questions basketball fans will have as the road to the Finals unfolds...
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In this April 12, 2010 file photo, Philadelphia 76ers basketball coach Eddie Jordan reacting to a foul call in the in the second half of an NBA game against the Miami Heat in Philadelphia. Jordan and Rutgers hope to put the finishing touches on a contract that will allow him to start the process of healing the Scarlet Knights' basketball program. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)

Eddie Jordan to reportedly be new Rutgers coach

Tom Canavan, AP Sports Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers is turning to one of its greatest players to lead the basketball program past an embarrassing coaching scandal and into its future with the Big Ten Conference.
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Brittney Griner, left, shakes hands with WNBA President Laurel J. Richie after the Phoenix Mercury selected Griner as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA basketball draft, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Griner is No. 1 pick in WNBA Draft

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) - Brittney Griner left an indelible mark on women's college basketball. Now she's ready to take on the pros...
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Former NBA player Julius Erving arrives at the 2010 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

New 'Dr. J' documentary to air in June

Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — An upcoming documentary will look at the life and career of Julius Erving, on the 30th anniversary of his only NBA championship.
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