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When Jeremy Affeldt joined the San Francisco Giants five year ago, the pitcher said he was determined to get rid of his negative feelings toward the LGBT community.

The Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe, who has been a strong support for LGBT rights, on Monday, bringing an end to his colorful and outspoken eight-year stay in Minnesota.

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

None of the Celtics expressed concern about having been on the same team as a gay player. They did care about what Jason Collins did to help Boston win games and about how he might help other gay athletes. They’re all happy for Collins for coming out.

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.

The coming-out part is over. Now Jason Collins needs a job.

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.

Former Baltimore Ravens reserve linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo called on professional athletes Tuesday to stand up for marriage equality because he said it is "the right thing to do."

The NHL has teamed up with an LGBT organization in order to fight homophobia in sports.