Jason Collins makes history as first openly gay NBA player!

Jason Collins has made history as the NBA's first openly gay player on contract. The 35-year-old center signed with the Brooklyn Nets for 10 days on Sunday, then played with the team against the L.A. Lakers hours later. That Collins is gay is not news. The 12-year NBA veteran came out last spring, but hasn't played since April 2013. However, the news marks the first time an openly gay player h ...