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Jason Collins becomes the first openly gay active player in the NBA

The Brooklyn Nets signed Collins to a 10-day contract this evening.

WITH THIS SIMPLE tweet, the Brooklyn Nets created US sporting history:

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The deal means Collins is now officially the first openly gay active player in any of the four major sports organisations — NBA, MLB, NFL and NHL —  in the US.

He is expected to make his debut against the LA Lakers tonight.

The 35 year old has been without a team since announcing he was gay in April 2013.

Here is Collins signing his contract alongside former team-mate, a Nets’ head coach, Jason Kidd:

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