Tag Archives: NBA

White House Praises Jason Collins

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Spike Lee Defends Jason Collins

Filmmaker Spike Lee, a rabid basketball fan often seen courtside at Madison Square Garden, is battling haters on Twitter after announcing his support for Jason Collins.

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Clintons: We’re Proud Of Jason Collins

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Ben Cohen Cheers Jason Collins

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Kobe Bryant Praises Jason Collins

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HRC Praises Jason Collins

“Jason Collins’ commitment to living openly is a monumental step forward toward greater equality and he immediately becomes a role model for youth all across this country. His actions today tell LGBT young people that what will define our success in life is our character and dedication, not our sexual orientation. At a moment when millions are reflecting on the …

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Twin Brother Of NBA Player Jason Collins:
I’ve Never Been More Proud Of Him

“I won’t lie. I had no idea. We talked, he answered my questions, I hugged him and I digested what he had told me. At the end of the day, this is what matters: He’s my brother, he’s a great guy, and I want him to be happy. I’ll love him and I’ll support him and, if necessary, I’ll protect …

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NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out, First Openly Gay Still-Playing Male Pro Athlete

America finally has its first openly gay and still-playing male major professional sports athlete.  Jason Collins writes today for Sports Illustrated: I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay. I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation. I …

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Magic Johnson: I Love My Gay Son

In the first of three clips posted today by TMZ, retired NBA star and openly HIV+ safer sex advocate Magic Johnson expressed his love for his openly gay son.  In the followup clips Johnson talks about professional gay athletes coming out of the closet.

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Quote Of The Day – Kobe Bryant

“Of course Magic is supportive of and loves his son.  Why should anyone be surprised? What I can’t tolerate is a lack of tolerance.” – NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, responding to yesterday’s TMZ story about Magic Johnson’s support for his gay son. TMZ ponders: “The strong implication — tolerance is not just limited to parents and their kids, but to …

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Sarah Palin Promotes Hate Chikin

Teabagistan is doing cartwheels after Sarah Palin attended a Phoenix Suns game wearing a Chick-Fil-A t-shirt. Mediaite ponders her motivation: Rather than donning the team’s signature orange and purple colors, Palin went with a big cowgirl belt and her favorite fast food chain’s logo on a red shirt. Was this her attempt at showing support once again for the controversially …

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Denver Nuggets Star Becomes First NBA Player To Join LGBT Allies Sports Group

Denver Nuggets star Kenneth Faried, who has two moms, has become the first NBA player the join Athlete Ally, the group founded by former collegiate wrestling star Hudson Taylor. Amanda Terkel reports at Huffington Post: “Becoming an Athlete Ally gives me the opportunity to spread a message of inclusiveness throughout the NBA and our country,” said Faried in a statement …

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Denver Nuggets Star Backs Colorado Civil Unions On Behalf Of His Two Moms

(Via One Colorado)

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Mark Cuban To Donald Trump: I’ll Give You $1M To Shave That Thing On Your Head

Dallas Mavericks owner and loudmouth billionaire Mark Cuban says he’ll donate $1 million to charity if Donald Trump will shave that rat’s nest on his head. The offer comes in response to Trump’s recent public offer to President Obama. In a thoroughly ridiculous announcement last week, Trump pledged to donate $5 million to a charity of President Obama’s choice if …

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NBA Protects Gays In New Contract

The NBA has followed the recent example of Major League Baseball and added sexual orientation protections to their players agreement. “I am pleased to announce that we have concluded the collective bargaining process and have reached an agreement that addresses many significant issues that were challenges to our league,” said NBA Commissioner David Stern. “This collective bargaining agreement will help …

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NBA Strike To End?

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NBA Season Likely Canceled

Details here.

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World Peace

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Ron Artest legally changed his name this weekend just in time for his debut on tonight’s season-opening episode of Dancing With The Stars. If you’ve ever wanted to vote for World Peace, tonight’s your chance.

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More Palin: Black Gossip Site Weighs In

The reliably sensational Media Take Out goes there.

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Sarah Palin Expose Alleges Cocaine Use And A Hook-Up With An NBA Star

According to leaked excerpts of a coming Sarah Palin expose, Lady Half-Term has a history of using cocaine, smoking pot, and had at least one hook-up with an NBA player. Which is nothing all that scandalous unless God himself has hand-picked you to run His Own Country. In the book, which will be published on September 20th, McGinniss claims Sarah …

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