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Brittney Griner, who will soon play with the Phoenix Mercury, claims that her college coach told her to keep quiet about coming out because her sexuality could make the school’s program look bad.

The nation’s first sports hall of fame honoring LGBT athletes is scheduled to launch in Chicago in August.

The ex-fiancee of Jason Collins, who recently became the first openly gay male professional active athlete in an American major sport, says she never questioned his sexual orientation during their 8-year relationship.

Jason Collins said on Tuesday that the support he’s received after coming out has been "incredible." Though President Obama and former President Clinton have supported the NBA veteran, some have criticized his announcement and the overwhelming support.

The Washington Wizard’s Jason Collins made history on Monday when he revealed he is gay, which makes him the first out professional male athlete in a major sport.

Support from high-profile politicians, athletes, family, friends and fans came pouring in just hours after basketball veteran Jason Collins announced he is gay.

An former college football player wants a shot to try out for the NFL. What makes him unique? He’s openly gay.

After a reporter threatened to out her, professional MMA fighter Fallon Fox came out as transgender last Saturday. She hopes it will not compromise her standing among fans.

In the wake of the Manti Te’o scandal, it has been alleged that potential pro football players have been asked about their sexual orientation during the NFL recent scouting recruitment event.

A cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers made controversial comments on Wednesday and said he wouldn’t accept an openly gay teammate. His remarks come days before the Super Bowl and just after a former 49er was outed.