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Sports Legend Jason Collins Passes Away

Updated 2026-05-13 09:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Basketball player Jason Collins, the first openly gay active NBA player, passed away after a long battle with cancer. His legacy as an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in sports will be remembered.

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