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Jason Collins, a former Celtics center and current NBA star was the first active pro athlete in the United States to come out publicly as gay

U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III and his former college roommate Boston Celtics center Jason Collins - NBA star said Irish American pol inspired him to announce that he is gay

Gay athlete like me; Donal Og Cusack says Jason Collins is on the same journey

“By putting himself out there... he has allowed other people to grow,” says Cork star

LeBron James becomes second NBA player to come out after Jason Collins

NBA gay star Jason Collins credits Joe Kennedy III with helping him come out - VIDEO

Former Boston Celtics center says he was inspired by Kennedy's compassion and example

New York Knicks and Boston Celtics Swap Standards for Second Playoff Series in Three Seasons

The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have come through the 2013 NBA Regular Season in different ways. The Celtics have endured injury after injury and problem after problem to secure the seventh overall seed in the Eastern Con ...

by Cian Fahey 0

Florida Gulf Coast dunk their way into our hearts: VIDEO

Florida Gulf Coast drop a load of dunks on, well, everyone, on their way to the Sweet Sixteen. FGC go dunk crazy First Harvard knocked out number 3 seeded ...

by Cormac Eklof 0

Boston Celtic playing against Miami Heat continue their historic NBA winning streak

Miami Heat continue second longest winning streak in NBA history against Boston Celtics

Monday night’s grudge match with longtime rival, The Boston Celtics, showed why the Miami Heat are in the process of making NBA history. ...

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The Miami Heat don't understand the spirit of the Harlem Shake - VIDEOS

Miami Heat do the Harlem Shake Everybody is doing the Harlem Shake. Sports teams, clubs and other organisations are taking it upon themselves to perform thei ...

by Cormac Eklof 1

Boston Celtics are forging a team to carry future

It was a play that had been run thousands of times. Kevin Garnett was backing down Earl Clark in the post, before he gathered the ball and shifted away from the Los Angeles Laker player to knock down a fadeaway jumpshot from the t ...

by Cian Fahey 0

How the Boston Celtics match up to the east's best teams without Rajon Rondo?

It's difficult to really value the Boston Celtics' recent victory over the Sacramento Kings. Calling the Kings a bad basketball team isn't completely fair, they do have some level of talent in spite of their 17-30 record ...

by Cian Fahey 0

The Celtics hammer the Knicks and drive Carmelo Anthony to distraction

Madison Square Garden enjoyed some school yard basketball at its finest last night. The Boston Celtics came to town and Captain Paul Pierce led his team to a thumping 102-96 win over the New York Knicks, leaving the latter so frus ...

by Cormac Eklof 0

The Los Angeles Clippers demand your attention!

Every now and then this column likes to usher it's loyal readers in the direction of 'can't miss' value in terms of who's going to win what in the glorious little World of sports we all love so much. This is one of those ... ...

by Cormac Eklof 0

Boston Celtics: A Trade Would Make Sense for the Celtics

Is Courtney Lee already on his way out in Boston?When the Boston Celtics concluded their business during this most recent NBA off-season, head coach Doc Rivers found himself with a glut of shooting guards to fit into his ... ...

by Cian Fahey 0

Sports in the United States now a major part of US Military propaganda: A few thoughts

Last night I stumbled upon what I first assumed was a History Channel documentary on the fall of the Weimar Republic and the rise of Nazi Germany, one of those ones they do in that gaudy Technicolor finish. There were loud, boiste ...

by Cormac Eklof 8

Boston Celtics - Team Won't Define Itself until Late in Season

The Boston Celtics have stuttered out of the blocks for the 2012-13 NBA Regular Season. After four games in little more than a week, the Celtics have a record of ... ...

by Cian Fahey 0

The Superstars are out and voting but who's for Barack Obama and who's for Mitt Romney?

Derek Jetter shakes President Obama's hand at an All Star gameThe big night is tonight, and the Superstar athletes we all love have been busy campaigning and voting for their preferred choice to occupy The White House and lead the ...