Kobe Bryant has expressed his support for NBA player Jason Collins' decision to come out as gay:
Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU
From @kobebryant on Twitter:NBA Commissioner David Stern has reacted to the news that Jason Collins has come out as gay, saying in in a statement:
"We have known the Collins family since Jason and Jarron joined the NBA in 2001 and they have been exemplary members of the NBA family.
"Jason has been a widely respected player and teammate throughout his career and we are proud he has assumed the leadership mantle on this very important issue.”
NBA player Jason Collins has come out as gay, making him the first openly gay active athlete from a major American team sport.
Read the full storyBoris Johnson shows off his basketball skills this morning with an incredible trick shot...
Violence broke out as thousands of basketball fans filled the streets following the University of Kentucky's win over arch rival Louisville in their NCAA Final Four.
As of Sunday, 27 people were under arrest after the violence broke out as fans celebrated.
Officials say most face charges of disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication, although two people were charged with arson.
