Jason Collins: NBA’s first openly gay player dies aged 47 of brain cancer – ‘his impact and influence extended beyond basketball’ | NBA News

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 aged 47 of brain cancer, his family announced on Tuesday. Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he…

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UCLA rewards coach Cori Close with contract extension

UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close isn’t going anywhere. UCLA announced on Tuesday that Close signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season after she led the Bruins to their first NCAA national championship. “I am so grateful to Chancellor [Julio] Frenk and [athletic director] Martin Jarmond for the opportunity to continue teaching and mentoring…

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