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Jason Collins, first active NBA player to come out as gay, dies at 47

Mr. Collins was an NBA journeyman who played part of a season with the Boston Celtics.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 26 minutes ago

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47

The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.

Aljazeera - World - 46 minutes ago

NBA Playoffs: Wembanyama returns to help Spurs take series lead on Wolves

Wembanyama scores 27 points on return from ejection as San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 hours ago

Collins, first openly gay NBA player, dies aged 47

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

BBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

BBC News - US News - 5 hours ago

Jason Kidd Grieves Death of Jason Collins, First Openly Gay NBA Player

Jason Collins, a former NBA player and LGBTQ+ pioneer, died from stage 4 brain cancer. He was 47. Read more here.

Newsweek - Sports - 6 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies of brain cancer at 47 -- NBA

Collins announced his diagnosis of stage 4 glioblastoma in December

CBS News - Sports - 7 hours ago

Cam Boozer Gets Surprising NBA Draft Outlook Amid Combine Results

An outlook on Cam Boozer's potential landing spot in the NBA Draft emerged from Chicago's Draft Combine that might surprise fans.

Newsweek - Sports - 7 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumour -- Tim Reynolds -- Sports

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 tumour, his family announced Tuesday.

CBC News - Sports - 7 hours ago

NBA's First Openly Gay Player Dies at 47 After Cancer Battle

The NBA released a statement on behalf of the star’s family.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first active 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.

New York Post - Sports - 8 hours ago

'Heartbroken' -- Police probe NBA player's possible cause of death

The 29-year-old was found dead Monday in California.

New York Post - Sports - 8 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumour

Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 8 hours ago

Ex-NBA player Jason Collins dies after brain cancer battle

LOS ANGELES — Jason Collins, the former NBA player who became the first openly gay man to play in a major US pro sports league, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his family said Tuesday.

Manila Times - Sports - 9 hours ago

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 …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 9 hours ago

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer -- 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, his family announced Tuesday.

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, his family announced Tuesday.

CBS News - US News - 9 hours ago

Jason Collins, the NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies at 47 from Brain Cancer

Jason Collins, a longtime NBA veteran and the league's first openly gay player, died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer.

Breitbart - Sports - 9 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first out gay player, dies at 47

The former Harvard-Westlake High and Stanford star dies after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumor, his family announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 9 hours ago

Latest NBA mock draft: Clippers take a big swing, Darius Acuff falls to Kings -- NBA

Testing and measurements are starting to roll in from the NBA Draft Combine. For this mock draft, the fun likely starts at pick No. 5 when the Clippers are on the clock

CBS News - Sports - 10 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

BBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

NBA star dies in Los Angeles

Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke was found dead in a Los Angeles home. His death is now being investigated as a possible overdose according to law enforcement sources. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.

NBC News - US News - 10 hours ago

Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47

Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he was gay, an announcement that came toward the end of his playing career.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 10 hours ago

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dead at 47

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 tumour, his family announced Tuesday.

CTV News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 from brain cancer

His decision to publicly come out in an essay in 2013 was widely praised inside and outside of the NBA.

NBC News - Health - 10 hours ago

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.

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke dead at 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who was born in Vancouver and raised in Arizona, has died at 29. Details surrounding his death were not immediately released. Clarke spent seven seasons with Memphis after being selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga.

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 11 hours ago

Notebook -- Toronto Tempo's path to victory in WNBA, and an early CEBL favourite -- Myles Dichter -- Sports

The reality of the WNBA in Toronto finally arrived on Friday. Through all the pre-game pomp and circumstance, it felt most real as players were introduced and we put faces to names in blue-and-purple Tempo jerseys. For many involved in the project, it had all come together in this moment.

CBC News - Sports - 13 hours ago

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29 -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

BBC News - US News - 14 hours ago

Demi Moore, Ruth Negga and Dame Joan Collins sparkle on Cannes red carpet

The Cannes Festival jury member, 63, appeared in a silver corset sequin strapless gown.

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Vancouver-born NBA player Brandon Clarke dies at 29

Clarke was drafted 21st overall in 2019 and played entire career with Grizzlies

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 14 hours ago

NBA player Clarke dies aged 29

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

BBC News - Sports - 15 hours ago

Ping-pong balls, drama and no phones: Inside the NBA draft lottery drawing room

The Washington Wizards got the No. 1 selection in a hotly anticipated NBA draft — but not before there was a little drama.

NBC News - US News - 16 hours ago

Timberwolves vs. Spurs – NBA Playoffs – Game 5 predictions: Odds, stats, trends and best bets for May 12

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Playoff Game 5 Betting Preview

NBC News - Sports - 19 hours ago

LeBron unsure if Lakers' playoff loss was final NBA game of career

LeBron James said he does not know whether his 24-point performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ season-ending playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 21 hours ago

Will LeBron James retire? Lakers star breaks silence after NBA playoff exit

Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs following the 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, May 11. With this triumph, Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals. The...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

LeBron James' Year 23 ends with NBA playoffs exit as Oklahoma City Thunder sweep Lakers 4-0

The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the Western Conference Finals after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0, leading to the shocking elimination of the Lakers from the NBA playoffs.Despite...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

Thunder outlasts Lakers in Game 4 to complete NBA playoff sweep

Reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated in playoffs and move on to Western Conference finals.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

2026 NBA Mock Draft, Vol. 1: Wizards land AJ Dybantsa with first overall pick

Raphielle Johnson and Kurt Helin reveal their first mock draft on the heels of Sunday's NBA Draft lottery.

NBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

NBA picks: Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 4 SGP for Monday

We've put together a same-game parlay for Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 4 on Monday using odds from FanDuel Sportsbook and picks from the SportsLine Projection Model

CBS News - Sports - 1 day ago

Biggest stay-or-go decisions ahead of the NBA Draft Combine

Milan Momcilovic, Allen Graves, Amari Allen and Malachi Moreno are among several top prospects who will have a decision to make after this week's NBA Draft Combine: Stay in the draft or return to school.

CBS News - Sports - 1 day ago

Wizards win NBA draft lottery and will pick first on June 23 -- Tim Reynolds -- Sports

The Washington Wizards won the draft lottery on Sunday and are poised to pick first overall for the first time since choosing John Wall in that spot in 2010.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Liam Collins: How I survived for a week on the state pension of €299.30 - until I didn't

It looked impressive spread out on the kitchen table: five €50 notes, one €20, a €10, a €5 and €4.30 in loose coins, making a grand total of €299.30 — my w...

Independent.ie - Business - 2 days ago

The Portland Fire return after 24 years as WNBA expansion team opens the season

The expansion Portland Fire took the court at the city's Moda Center, dubbed the “Fire Pit” for the occasion, for the team's WNBA season opener against the Chicago Sky on Saturday night.

The Columbian - Sports - 3 days ago

WNBA: Portland Fire vs. Chicago Sky - See more

Fans grab jerseys Saturday, May 9, 2026, before the Portland Fire’s inaugural game at Moda Center. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

The Columbian - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Common habit adding years to your face — not smoking, drinking or sunbathing

Millions of us to it but it's not smoking, drinking or sun exposure.

WalesOnline - Health - 3 days ago

Sophie Cunnhingham hits back at Angel Reese after viral NBA playoff post

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham criticized Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese following Reese’s social media activity involving her past and present romantic interests. The controversy...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

Coinbase Cuts 700 Workers, Joins Tech Layoff Wave Driven by AI Adoption

The crypto exchange said it is rebuilding itself around AI while maintaining its long-term bet on crypto adoption.

Epoch Times - Business - 7 days ago

Coinbase Lays Off 14% of Employees in AI Transformation

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed plans to lay off about 14 percent of its workforce, with CEO Brian Armstrong citing market volatility and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on company operations.

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

Splitter led Blazers to playoffs as 1st-time NBA head coach but his future is uncertain

As uncertainty about his future with the Portland Trail Blazers swirls, interim coach Tiago Splitter is approaching the job with the same positivity that has helped carry the team through a strange se

The Columbian - Sports - 19 days ago

Women's Pinball Club In NYC Thrives On Friendly Competition

Bells and chimes make up the music at the gatherings of this club in New York City. Appropriately called Belles and Chimes, it's a club for women who enjoy a game of good, old fashioned pinball.

Inside Edition - Weird - 1 month ago

Sly Dunbar, one half of the groundbreaking 'Riddim Twins' of Jamaican music, dies at 73

“Sly was an architect of sound. Alongside Robbie Shakespeare, he established a foundation that defined the era of Reggae and Dancehall.”

Global Voices - Entertainment - 3 months ago

LeBron debuts in NBA record 23rd season as Pistons win streak hits 11

Los Angeles, United States: LeBron James began his NBA record 23rd season for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday after missing almost the first full mo...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 5 months ago

Heat and Blazers win first NBA games since Rozier and Billups arrests

New York: In their first game since guard Terry Rozier was arrested in an FBI sports gambling probe, his Miami Heat teammates unleashed a scoring barr...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 6 months ago

Kevin Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90 million extension

New York: NBA superstar Kevin Durant has agreed to a two year contract extension worth $90 million with the Houston Rockets, according to multiple rep...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 6 months ago

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history -- He's already making millions. He's worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

He’s already making millions. He’s worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded.

Boston Globe - Sports - 10 months ago

LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record

LeBron James has broken the NBA’s all-time scoring record, surpassing the 38,387-point mark previously set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago