Jason Collins, who became the first openly gay athlete in North America's four recognized major team sports when he played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, is retiring.

Jason Collins, who became the first openly gay athlete in North America's four recognized major team sports when he played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, is retiring.

Jason Collins, who became the first openly gay athlete in North America's four recognized major team sports when he played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, is retiring.

— -- LOS ANGELES -- Amid the stream of congratulatory calls, emails, texts and tweets Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins has received since becoming the first openly gay athlete to play in ...

Jason Collins weds longtime partner Brunson Green. Former Nets player, and the first openly gay athlete in the NBA, Jason Collins married his longtime partner, Brunson Green, recently.

The novelty of a gay team-sports athlete will wear off pretty quickly. From a fan’s point of few, Jason Collins will still be the same 7-foot role player that he was this year, and in years past.

Jason Collins was an All-American basketball player his senior year at Stanford University and was drafted by the Houston Rockets as the 18th overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft. A powerful, 7-foot ...

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, says he is proud of the NCAA's "bold" leadership against Indiana's religious objections law.

Collins signed a second 10-day deal after his first one expired, and on March 15 was signed for the remainder of the season. Collins has appeared in 10 games with the Nets, averaging 8.4 minutes.

Jason Collins Is First Openly Gay NBA Player After Brooklyn Nets Contract A 10-day contract with the Nets makes him the first openly gay player in the US's 4 major pro leagues.

Reigning MEAC Rookie of the Year Jason Collins Jr. has big goals in mind ahead of the 2025 college football season. The best ...