Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies from cancer at 47, family saysBy Oguz OzdemirMay 13, 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…
First openly gay hockey pro claims ‘Heated Rivalry’ will cause players to stay in the closetBy Oguz OzdemirDecember 16, 2025 Brock McGillis, who is regarded as the first openly gay professional hockey player, has a chilly reception to “Heated Rivalry.” The 42-year-old retired athlete spoke to…
