NBA center Jason Collins on Monday announced that he’s gay in a story for Sports Illustrated, becoming the first active player in a major American team sport to announce that he is gay.

“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation,” Collins wrote. “I wish I wasn’t the kid in the classroom raising his hand and saying, ‘I’m different.’ If I had my way, someone else would have already done this. Nobody has, which is why I’m raising my hand.”

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Basketball-loving troops recently took to the court and cheered in the stands as they answered the challenge from a team of celebrities for a game of hoops, as part of a recent USO Entertainment tour to the Middle East and Germany.

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Take a look at some of the light hearted moments of Team USA’s journey to gold. It was moments like these that brought them closer together. Enjoy this rare behind the scenes footage of Team USA!!

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Celebrated Korean toymaker and artist Coolrain offers a suitable homage to this year’s 2012 Dream Team with two series of action figures. Three particular high-profile and now 2012 gold medal-winning athletes in Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and LeBron James are placed front and center and appropriated through Coolrain’s signature style. Donning the ever iconic Team USA jersey with some realistic details such neoprene sleeves and signature sneakers there’s also a series of lifestyle appropriations that were also created as they feature fashion-based NSW attire alongside in a black and white figure format.

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IS THIS A SIGN OF THINGS TO COME?? LAMAR ROCKIN’ A LAKERS CHAMPIONSHIP T-SHIRT AT THE DALLAS AIRPORT YESTERDAY.

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Basketball legend Magic Johnson sits down with Tavis Smiley and talks about why he decided he wanted to become part of the Dodger organization. Why wouldn’t you?! I know a lot of baseball fans are eager to see what Magic can do for the team. As a Dodger fan, I am very excited and have high hopes. Check out the video —>

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