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  • • A thank-you letter to Jason Collins, the first ope...
    Jason Collins, who died Tuesday, leaves a remarkable legacy as the NBA's first openly gay active player....2026
  • Jason Collins wanted us to know 'there's work to be done' to support gay athletes
    • Jason Collins wanted us to know 'there's work to be done' to support gay athletes
    Was Collins — the first active, openly gay NBA player — disappointed more athletes haven’t come out? His answer was forward-looking....2026
  • Jason Kidd mourns loss of ‘pioneer’ and Nets teammate Jason Collins: ‘This one hurts’
    • Jason Kidd mourns loss of ‘pioneer’ and Nets teammate Jason Collins: ‘This one hurts’
    Jason Collins died Tuesday at 47 after a fight with Stage 4 glioblastoma. The late NBA center played eight years with the Nets and overlapped for seven years together as players before Kidd coached Collins for one season in 2013-14....2026
  • Jason Collins made NBA and sports history in coming out
    • Jason Collins made NBA and sports history in coming out
    With three words, Jason Collins changed everything....2026
  • Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, former Net, passes away
    • Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, former Net, passes away
    Jason Collins was 47 years old, appreciated by Nets fans for his play but a source of inspiration to so many more....2026
  • Jason Collins changed the game, all games, with his courage to come out
    • Jason Collins changed the game, all games, with his courage to come out
    No one will have to bear the burden of being the very first openly gay man in major pro sports because Jason Collins was courageous enough to do it....2026

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Jason Collins injury and suspension

  • Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 47
    • Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 47
    Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in NBA history and a tireless advocate for inclusion in professional sports, died Tuesday of brain cancer at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family. He was 47. Collins disclosed his Stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis to ESPN in November, when doctors told him he had between six weeks and three months to live without treatment. He traveled to Singapore this...2026
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  • Jason Collins, first openly gay active player in NBA history, dead at 47 after cancer treatments
    • Jason Collins, first openly gay active player in NBA history, dead at 47 after cancer treatments
    On April 29, 2013, Collins became the league's first male athlete in North American sports to come out as gay....2026
  • Former NBA big man Jason Collins details battle with Stage 4 cancer
    • Former NBA big man Jason Collins details battle with Stage 4 cancer
    Retired NBA center Jason Collins is receiving treatment for Stage 4 glioblastoma, one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer, three months after his family announced he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Collins, who played 13 seasons for six teams and became the first active, openly gay player in league history, told ESPN […] The post Former NBA big man Jason Collins details battle with...2025
  • Jason Collins details his battle with ‘one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer’
    • Jason Collins details his battle with ‘one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer’
    It was first revealed in September that Collins was undergoing brain tumor treatment....2025
  • Jason Collins reveals Stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis, says tumor cannot be removed via surgery
    • Jason Collins reveals Stage 4 brain cancer diagnosis, says tumor cannot be removed via surgery
    Jason Collins will seek treatment hoping he can find a "new standard of care for everyone."...2025
  • • Former NBA Player Jason Collins Undergoing Treatment For Brain Tumor
    Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Thursday. “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” Collins’ family said […] The post Former NB...2025
  • • NBA Veteran Jason Collins Receiving Treatment for Brain Tumor
    Former Harvard-Westlake standout and retired NBA player Jason Collins is receiving treatment for a brain tumor, the league announced Thursday. In a statement released on behalf of Collins and his family, the NBA said: “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s […] The post NBA Veteran Jason Collins Receiving T...2025
  • Jason Collins, longtime NBA player and first active openly gay athlete, undergoing brain tumor treatment
    • Jason Collins, longtime NBA player and first active openly gay athlete, undergoing brain tumor treatment
    The 46-year-old played 13 seasons in the NBA, starting and ending his career with the Nets....2025
  • • Jason Collins Being Treated For Brain Tumor
    Longtime NBA center Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced today in a statement released by the league (Twitter link). “Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” the statement reads. Collins made history […]...2025
  • Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor
    • Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor
    Jason Collins, a 13-year NBA veteran and current league ambassador, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family announced Wednesday. “NBA Ambassador and 13-year NBA veteran Jason Collins is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor,” the family said in a statement shared by the league. “Jason and his family welcome your support and […] The post Jason Collins undergoing treat...2025

Jason Collins lifestyle

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  • • Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
    2016
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Timeline

  • 2026
    "Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who has served as a global ambassador for the sport for the past decade, has died from brain cancer, his family said Tuesday."

  • 2025
    "Former Nets player, and the first openly gay athlete in the NBA, Jason Collins married his longtime partner, Brunson Green, recently."

  • 2024
    "More: AO Women's Draw: Top 5 Takeaways "Innovation is at the center of everything we do at Wilson, and we are always looking for new ways to give our athletes an extra advantage,” said Jason Collins, Global General Manager of Wilson Racquet Sports."

  • 2023
    "Jason Collins, 10 years after coming out, on LGBTQ+ in sports, the NHL and more"

  • 2022
    "Report: Mark Jackson made anti-gay comments about Warriors president, Jason Collins while coaching Golden State"

  • 2020
    "Coronavirus: Former NBA player Jason Collins says he tested positive for COVID-19"

  • 2018
    "Jason Collins, who became the first openly gay active male athlete in North America's four major professional sports in 2014 while playing for the Brooklyn Nets, was honored by the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday as the team hosted its first Pride Night."

  • 2017
    "Jason Collins, John Amaechi fire back at homophobic comments from Amar’e Stoudemire"

  • 2016
    "Each team nominates one player for this award, and from there, a divisional winner was chosen by NBA Executive Vice President of Referee Operations Mike Bantom, NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Kiki VanDeWeghe, NBPA Deputy Executive Director Roger Mason and NBA Cares Ambassadors Jason Collins and Bob Lanier."

  • 2015
    "The post Q+A: Jason Collins appeared first on SLAMonline."

  • 2014
    "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 earlier this year, is retiring from the NBA, the center wrote in columns on SI."

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  • • Former NBA Center Jason Collins Dies Of Brain Cancer
    Former NBA big man Jason Collins has died at the age of 47. Collins had been battling brain cancer. Collins entered the NBA in 2001 as the 18th pick of the draft out of Stanford. He spent his first 6 1/2 seasons with the Nets. Collins also played for the Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Hawks, Celtics and […]...2026
  • • Roger Federer and Wilson Debut Second Chapter of RF Collection: RF Classics
    “It means a lot to bring this piece of my career back for new generations of players and fans,” Roger Federer said. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Photo credit: Wilson Champions come and go, but legends last forever. Iconic champion Roger Federer and Wilson are launching legendary gear this week. Roger Federer: the RF Classics Collection by Wil...2025
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  • • Wilson Releases New Blade v9
    The Blade v9 is touted as Wilson's "sharpest" performance racquet. By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, January 11, 2024   Some top pros will be wielding a sharper Blade down under.  Wilson announced the launch of its new Blade v9 billed as the brand's "sharpest" performance racquet. More: AO Women's Draw: Top 5 Takeaways "Innovation is at ...2024
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  • • Wilson Celebrates 45th Anniversary of US Open Partnership
    Wilson unveils some striking new products to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its partnership with the US Open. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Thursday August 24, 2023 Wilson celebrates the 45th anniversary of its US Open partnership pumping up the party with creativity. Wilson, which manufactures the Wilson US Open ball, announced exclusive product drops, athlete appearances, local give...2023
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  • • Ex-NBA Player Jason Collins Details Horrifying Experience With COVID-19
    Jason Collins is one of the first people to contract COVID-19 in the United States — and he caught a... »...2020
  • • 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
    2016
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  • • Jarron, Jason Collins speak in support of LGBTQ rights at DNC
    Golden State Warriors assistant head coach Jarron Collins and his brother Jason spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in support of LGBTQ rights. Jason is perhaps best known as the first active publicly gay athlete in the four major men’s professional sports in the United States. He signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 23, 2014, playing 11 minutes against the Los Ange...2016
  • • Jarron, Jason Collins speak in support of LGBTQ rights at DNC
    Golden State Warriors assistant head coach Jarron Collins and his brother Jason spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in support of LGBTQ rights. Jason is perhaps best known as the first active publicly gay athlete in the four major men’s professional sports in the United States. He signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 23, 2014, playing 11 minutes against the Los Ange...2016
  • • Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
    2016
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  • • CFL Gives Michael Sam the Opportunity That NFL Wouldn't
    2015
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Jason Collins stats and results

  • • Wilson Releases New Blade v9
    2024
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  • • 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
    2016
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  • • Mike Conley Wins 2015-16 NBA Sportsmanship Award
    2016
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  • • Should Dwight Howard Be Suspended for Game 5 for Incident with Andrew Bogut?
    2015
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  • • Brandon Rush Determined to Reboot Career with Warriors After Devastating Injury
    2014
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  • Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dead at 47
    • Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dead at 47
    Collins announced in November that he had Stage 4 Glioblastoma and his family revealed the tragic news of his passing on Tuesday....2026
  • • Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies Of Brain Cancer At 47
    2026
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  • NBA community mourns death of trailblazing center Jason Collins
    • NBA community mourns death of trailblazing center Jason Collins
    Former NBA center Jason Collins died at 47 after a long battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma (a form of brain cancer), his family announced Tuesday....2026
  • • Moment of silence held for Brandon Clarke, Jason Collins before Spurs game
    The NBA paid tribute to Brandon Clarke and Jason Collins with a moment of silence before Tuesday's Spurs-Timberwolves playoff game....2026
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  • Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dead at 47
    • Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dead at 47
    Collins announced in November that he had Stage 4 Glioblastoma and his family revealed the tragic news of his passing on Tuesday....2026
  • • Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain tumor at 47, family announces
    2026
  • • Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor
    Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumor, his family announced Tuesday. Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. Collins had been diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma, which has an extremely low ...2026
  • • Former Nets center Jason Collins dies from brain cancer at 47
    Former Nets center Jason Collins has passed away at 47 after a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, his family announced....2026
  • • Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47...
    2026
  • • Former NBA big man Jason Collins details battle with Stage 4 cancer
    2025

Top Jason Collins news

  • • Mike Conley Wins 2015-16 NBA Sportsmanship Award
    2016
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    2016
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  • • Collins, NBA's 1st openly gay player, 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 earlier this year, is retiring from the NBA, the center wrote in columns on SI.com and ThePlayersTribune.com....2014
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  • • Jason Collins Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction for NBA Star
    2014
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  • • Q+A: Jason Collins
    2015
  • • Jason Collins compares Tony Dungy to Donald Sterling
    Last year, former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy may have thought he was making a relatively innocent comment when he said he would pass on Michael Sam in the NFL Draft strictly to avoid media distractions....2015
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  • • Sports Equality Foundation launches to help gay athletes, coaches come out
    Jason Collins and Billy Bean are among those on the advisory board....2016
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  • • Jason Collins, first openly gay man to play in NBA, announces his retirement
    Collins played 13 NBA seasons, most recently for the Brooklyn Nets....2014
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Jason Collins fantasy rankings and news

  • • 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
    2016
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Jason Collins schedule, game

  • • Moment of silence held for Brandon Clarke, Jason Collins before Spurs game
    2026
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  • • Jason Collins, longtime NBA player and first active openly gay athlete, undergoing brain tumor treatment
    2025
  • • Wilson Unveils UItra v5
    Wilson Ultra v5 endorsed by Alex deMinaur, Marta Kostyuk, Zheng Qinwen. By Tennis Now | @TennisNow | Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Photo credit: Wilson Wilson has launched the new Utlra v5 racquet. Brand ambassador Marta Kostyuk is celebrating stepping into electric indigo. Built for intermediate to advanced athletes, Wilson said in a statement: "Ultra v5 unlocks a broader range of shot ...2025
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  • • 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
    2016
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  • • Stephen Curry and More Players React to Moving NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte
    2016
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  • • Mike Conley Wins 2015-16 NBA Sportsmanship Award
    2016
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  • • Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
    2016
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  • • Should Dwight Howard Be Suspended for Game 5 for Incident with Andrew Bogut?
    2015
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  • • CFL Gives Michael Sam the Opportunity That NFL Wouldn't
    2015
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  • • Jason Collins joining Yahoo as basketball analyst
    Yahoo has hired Jason Collins, the first openly gay active athlete in any of America’s four major sports, as a college basketball and NBA analyst. Collins retired last November, and this is his first job in sports since his retirement. With Yahoo, he’s expected to provide original video content, and will make his debut on Sunday’s “Tourney Bracket Live” special at 7:30 alongside of Nicole Zaloumis...2015
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Jason Collins rumors, scandals

  • • Jason Collins, 10 years after coming out, on LGBTQ+ in sports, the NHL and more
    Ten years ago, Collins openly announced his sexual orientation and shared his story with the world....2023
  • • 1 Year Later, Pro Baseball's 1st Openly Gay Player Still Leads by Example
    2016
  • • Jarron, Jason Collins speak in support of LGBTQ rights at DNC
    2016
  • • Jarron, Jason Collins speak in support of LGBTQ rights at DNC
    2016
  • • Stephen Curry and More Players React to Moving NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte
    2016
  • • NBA Releases Statement Regarding North Carolina's New Transgender Law
    2016
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  • • Brewers' David Denson Hopes Coming Out Paves Way to Achieving MLB Dream
    2016
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  • • Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, to retire
    Having made history, Jason Collins is calling it quits from the NBA and moving on to the next chapter of his life.   Collins, the first openly gay male athlete in a major American team sport, has announced his retirement. Writing for Sports Illustrated, Collins said he would make his announcement official Wednesday at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets, with whom Collins appeared in 22...2014
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  • • Jason Collins Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction for NBA Star
    2014
  • • NBA Front-Office Talk Can Be Brutal, but Execs Say Hawks' Ferry Crossed Line
    2014
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