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Jason Collins is broadening the conversation about gay athletes, and that's a great thing, says Will Sheridan, who came out publicly after his playing days at Villanova.

Bradford Doolittle breaks down the Toronto Raptors' draft history, needs and potential picks

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publically about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program.

Kevin Pelton previews the Western Conference finals between the Grizzlies and Spurs.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2013

Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Warriors coach is one of the NBA's most fascinating speakers.Mark Jackson leans into his words as if they're skinny, 1990s point guards trying to stop him. He shoves them around. Boasts are bellowed. Mind games a...

In Touch Is Kanye Gay and Secretly Dating Fashion Designer Riccardo Tisci? Kim Kardashian was humiliated after Vogue editors cropped her floral print bowling ball dress out of every shot of Kanye at the Met Ball. "But Kim's humiliation ran much de...

Punter Chris Kluwe, released by Minnesota earlier this month, says he's signing with the Oakland Raiders.

Bradford Doolittle ranks in-season NBA trades and acquisitions that have had the most postseason impact. Memphis' midseason move that shipped Rudy Gay to Toronto in exchange for Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye tops the list.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Rick Reilly recounts the story of baseball's Glenn Burke, who painfully paved the way for Jason Collins as a gay professional athlete more than 30 years ago.

Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty ImagesMike Conley Jr. has come through when needed for the Grizzlies. When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 30, they traded away their No. 1 option in late-game situations. Enter Mike Conl...

Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe said Tuesday in an interview with ESPN Radio that he's not sure if his opinions prompted his release by the Minnesota Vikings but he won't stop speaking out on issues that he believes in.

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe discusses why he was released, comments on his outspoken nature, his support of gay rights and his future in the NFL. Listen Heat executive Alonzo Mourning says the Bulls were able to carry over the momentum from t...

When Jason Collins revealed he was gay, he had an ally waiting for him in Denver. Because Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried gets it. He doesn't rebound only for himself. He rebounds for his moms.

Here's the key question to consider after the Minnesota Vikings made it official Monday and released punter Chris Kluwe: Would Kluwe be an ex-Viking today if he had never campaigned for gay rights, Hall of Fame candidacies and other issues? My inf...

The Democratic National Committee says NBA veteran Jason Collins will headline its annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender gala.

Chris Kluwe's time with the Minnesota Vikings is over as the punter was released on Monday.