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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 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.

TMZ spotted Magic Johnson’s son holding hands with a man they claim to be his boyfriend. The basketball legend released a statement to the gossip site saying supports him "in every way possible" and that he is "very proud."

Kobe Bryant called out a Twitter fan for using the word "gay" inappropriately -- nearly two years after he was fined $100,000 for using an anti-gay slur on TV.

Denver Nuggets forward Keneth Faried, flanked by his two moms, made a YouTube video in supports of same-sex marriage. Colorado’s legislature has passed a bill legalizing civil unions.

An Olympic-medal Women’s National Basketball Association star was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after she allegedly smashed her ex-girlfriend’s car.

Greg Walker, who now goes by Lindsay, 25, a former basketball player becomes the world’s tallest transgender person at an astounding seven-feet tall.