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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)

Jason Collins needs a new NBA home

Jon Krawczynski, Associated Press
(AP) - The 34-year-old journeyman becomes a free agent on July 1 — meaning that he will first have to sign with an NBA team and wait until next season to see if teammates, coaches, opponents and fans will treat him any differently...
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In this photo provided by ABC, NBA basketball veteran Jason Collins, left, poses for a photo with television journalist George Stephanopoulos, Monday, April 29, 2013, in Los Angeles. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins became the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. He participated in an exclusive interview with Stephanopoulos, which is scheduled to air on Good Morning America on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Eric McCandless)

Jason Collins' coming out could land him contract

Tracy Connor, Staff Writer, NBC News
NBC NEWS - Jason Collins could parlay his decision to come out of the closet into a contract with a new team, endorsement deals, or even a robust off-the-court career...
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Brendon Ayanbadejo attends the fifth annual PFLAG National Straight for Equality Awards at Marriott Marquis Hotel on April 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for PFLAG)

LGBT advocate Brendon Ayanbadejo cut by Baltimore Ravens

Associated Press
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens have terminated the contract of reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo, a three-time Pro Bowler on special teams...
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Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos interacts with fans prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 28, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFL player loses $8 mil contract over paperwork

Associated Press
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Defensive lineman Elvis Dumervil has parted ways with his agent after a paperwork mix-up forced the Denver Broncos to waive him instead of signing him to an $8 million contract...
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Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on after the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 42-7. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Eagles, Michael Vick agree to restructured deal

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Pro Football Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Quarterback Michael Vick, who was slated to earn $16 million next season, has agreed to a restructured deal with the Philadelphia Eagles..
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NBA trade deadline: No deal for Dwight Howard

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(AP) - Dwight Howard agreed to stay in Orlando, but plenty of other big men were on the move Thursday before the NBA's trade deadline...
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Bills sign Mario Williams to 6-year deal

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Star defensive end Mario Williams has agreed to a six-year contract with the Buffalo Bills...
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'Megatron' makes bank! Calvin Johnson to be NFL's highest paid

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have made Calvin Johnson the highest-paid receiver in the NFL, signing the star known as Megatron to a new eight-year contract worth up to $132 million....
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Arian Foster signs 5-year deal to stay in Houston

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HOUSTON (AP) - Arian Foster's mother finally got her fruit basket. The Texans star running back fulfilled a childhood promise to her on Tuesday after signing a five-year, $43.5 million to stay in Houston...
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Houston family attorney: 'Bobby Brown broke contract'

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Bobby Brown caused a scene at the funeral of Whitney Houston because security resisted admitting his sizable entourage...
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