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First Openly Gay Male Professional Athlete Jason Collins Announces Retirement From NBA, Reveals Joking Around With President Obama, Teammates

By Jaymz Clements | Nov 19, 2014 11:10 AM EST

Jason Collins, America's first openly gay male professional athlete has announced his retirement, and in the process, revealed what it was like living in the spotlight. Read More »

NBA Players and Greats, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Jason Collins and More React to NBA Commissioner Adam Sliver's Decision

By Star Connor | Apr 29, 2014 03:37 PM EDT

MStars previously reported that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver just held a live press conference that banned L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life from the NBA, fining him $2.5 million. Read More »

NBA Has First Openly Gay Player

By Kenneth Brown | Feb 23, 2014 05:45 PM EST

What NBA news has come as a welcome surprise to us all today? Read More »

A$AP Rocky: Possible Rihanna Flame Apologizes For Awkwardness With Gay NBA Player Jason Collins At MTV VMAs

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Sep 11, 2013 01:21 PM EDT

More than a few people noticed how uncomfortable A$AP Rocky looked around openly gay NBA center Jason Collins at the MTV VMAs. The possible Rihanna flame seemed to fidget and side-eye Collins, the first active player in any of the big four American sports leagues to come out of the closet, as he gave a speech detailing his coming-out journey. Rocky, who has gone on record as 100% pro-gay, apologized and set the record straight in an interview with The Stashed. Read More »

Lance Bass Advises Jason Collins on Coming Out as Gay [LISTEN]: Former NSYNC Singer Says NBA Star was 'Scared, Planning This for a Very Long Time'

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Reporter | May 01, 2013 12:39 PM EDT

In a recent "Sports Illustrated" exclusive report, NBA superstar Jason Collins announced his coming out as a proud 34-year-old "black and gay" man. Fans, celebrities, and fellow athletes immediately responded, most offering their love and support. One of the celebs Collins sought advice from during his big announcement was former NYSNC pop star, Lance Bass (who came out as gay back in 2006). In a recent episode of Bass' SiriusXM radio show "Dirty Pop with Lance Bass," the 33-year-old singer revealed that Collins "had been trying to plan this [announcement] for a very long time," but was initially scared to confront Bass for any advice. Listen to the radio clip below, where Bass explains that two US presidents and Oprah Winfrey even offered Collins their support following his public coming out announcement! Read More »

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