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NBA player Jason Collins' Twitter account this morning hinted that he expected his week to be busy. His next communication would come via the media.

Played golf for the 1st time since Oct on Sun. I broke 100 and had a birdie. Great way to relax before the start of a big week.

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) April 29, 2013

In a first-person piece for "Sports Illustrated," Collins, the former center for the Washington Wizards who is a free agent, became the first active athlete in the four major North American sports to announce he is gay. Collins, who has played for six teams in 12 NBA seasons, wrote: "The recent Boston Marathon bombing reinforced the notion that I shouldn't wait for the circumstances of my coming out to be perfect. Things can change in an instant, so why not live truthfully?"

Many people, including a number Collins' fellow NBA players, took to Twitter in support after his announcement.

Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) April 29, 2013

I'm proud to call Jason Collins a friend. wjcf.co/154piCi

— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) April 29, 2013

Very proud of my friend Jason Collins for having the strength & courage to be the first openly gay player in the NBA. bit.ly/ZLei9F

— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 29, 2013

So proud of you, Jason Collins! This is a huge step forward for our country. We've got your back! -mo

— FLOTUS (@FLOTUS) April 29, 2013

Collins' team, the Wizards, supported him in a statement, and many NBA players followed suit.

#Wizards Statement "We are extremely proud of Jason & support his decision to live his life proudly and openly." More nba.com/wizards/wizard…

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 29, 2013

Doc Rivers: "I am extremely happy and proud of Jason Collins. He's a pro's pro." Read Doc's full statement: on.nba.com/15UPgaR

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 29, 2013

"We have great respect for Jason and his message today." Our full statement on former Hawk Jason Collins: on.nba.com/ZZhF7n #NBAFamily

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) April 29, 2013

Much respect to my teammate @jasoncollins34 for being #real

— Garrett Temple (@GTemp14) April 29, 2013

Proud of @jasoncollins34 for expressing his feelings! Great teammate, mentor and better person !! #liveyourlife !

— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) April 29, 2013

@jasoncollins34 much respect to you.It takes a strong dude to be the first. Your a hell of a professional and a hell of a teammate.

— trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) April 29, 2013

Proud to support my teammate and friend @jasoncollins34. Stay true to you!

— Emeka Okafor (@BigMek50) April 29, 2013

I appretiate you for coming out. I am sure it takes a lot of courage to do so. I am proud of you. Great teammate! Take care @jasoncollins34

— Jan Vesely (@JanVesely24) April 29, 2013

Jason Collins showed a lot of courage today and I respect him for taking a stand and choosing to live in his truth. #nbafamily

— Way of WADE (@DwyaneWade) April 29, 2013

All my respect & support to JasonCollins. Thanks to his courage perhaps someday an athlete's sexual preference will be irrelevant. Congrats.

— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) April 29, 2013

Wow this is amazing all smiles.. So so happy Jason Collins came out & announce he was openly GAY ALL SUPPORT OVER HERE #ATHLETEALLY #LGBT

— Kenneth Faried (@KennethFaried35) April 29, 2013

Jason's sexuality doesn't change the fact that he is a great friend and was a great teammate. @jasoncollins34

— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) April 29, 2013

Happy for @jasoncollins34 in his decision. A great teammate and friend. Thanks for helping me through my rookie season!! #classact #courage

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) April 29, 2013

Happy for my former teammate Jason Colllins. A true American. "home of the free because of the brave"

— Rudy Gay (@rudygay22) April 29, 2013

. @jasoncollins34 was a complete professional and a great teammate. I support him in his decision and wish him all the best in the future.

— Al Horford (@Al_Horford) April 29, 2013

Jason is one of the best teammates that I've ever had. He was a great presence in the locker room and an even better person. #NBAFamily

— Zaza Pachulia (@zaza27) April 29, 2013

Respectto @jasoncollins34. great teammate and true professional when we played together.

— Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) April 29, 2013

Much respect to @jasoncollins34 for doing what he is doing.... He was a great teammate and I support you either way...

— Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) April 29, 2013

I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. #FTheHaters bit.ly/12J9el5

— Baron Davis (@Baron_Davis) April 29, 2013

The time has come. Maximum respect. RT @baron_davis: I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. ... tmi.me/TGSBh

— Steve Nash (@SteveNash) April 29, 2013

It's amazing to see such courage from @jasoncollins34 in today'sannouncement. Myself and the #NBAFamily supports you Jason!

— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) April 29, 2013

Very proud of and happy for one of the coolest and most down to earth guys I know @jasoncollins34. #Fwhatpplthink

— Damien Wilkins (@dwilkins3000) April 29, 2013

Great character from a great family! That's all that matters! @jasoncollins34 #respect

— Earl J Watson (@Earl_Watson) April 29, 2013

I have to respect @jasoncollins34 . Hope people will respect his decision and respect for the courage it took.#support#respect#NBAfamily

— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) April 29, 2013

Much Respect for @jasoncollins34 that took a lot of courage!

— Rasual Butler (@RasualButler45) April 29, 2013

@jasoncollins34 I hope one day we won't have to say how proud we are because it will be normal. Thanks of you stepping up today. Good luck!

— Luis Scola (@LScola4) April 29, 2013

Looked upto @jasoncollins34 growin up in LA, been the best role model from grade school to the NBA. Blessed to know him & his fam #NBAFamily

— Robin Lopez (@eegabeeva88) April 29, 2013

You have to respect Jason Collins for being himself and honest today. Took a lot of courage. Respect to him.. #nba

— Tracy McGrady (@Real_T_Mac) April 29, 2013

Retired NBA player John Amaechi, who came out as gay after his playing career, also voiced his support for Collins, as did many other retired players.

Congratulations to Jason - society couldn't hope for a more eloquent & positive role model: buff.ly/10OvOMd

— John Amaechi OBE (@JohnAmaechi) April 29, 2013

Jason Collins has announced that he is gay. I know Jason and his family well and I support him 100%.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 29, 2013

@nba @jason Collins, the NBA family has always been about acceptance and equality for all. Stand tall you have more supporters than haters.

— Isiah Thomas (@iamisiahthomas) April 29, 2013

Character is found in those who lead.I am so proud of my friend, Jason Collins, for showing all of us what leadership looks like.#way2go

— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 29, 2013

Really hope people will RESPECT Jason Collins for his decision to come out. Just glad he can now relax and not be afraid to be who he is.

— Bruce Bowen (@Bowen12) April 29, 2013

Played NBA +college w/ @jasoncollins34 -tremendous human being and PHENOMENAL teammate, leader, friend.Look forward 2his continued success!

— Mark Madsen (@madsen_mark) April 29, 2013

It takes #courage 2 make a statement like #JasonCollins. Played with him in #Atlanta & wish him the best. #Yessiirr...

— Joe Smith (@JoeBeast95) April 29, 2013

American soccer player Robbie Rogers, who came out in February, saw Collins' announcement as the start of something bigger.

I feel a movement coming.

— Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) April 29, 2013

NFL players Chris Kluwe and Brendon Ayanbadejo have been outspoken gay rights supporters and they expressed their support of Collins on Monday.

Big kudos to @jasoncollins34. Living proof that your sexuality has nothing to do with your athletic ability. sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/news/… #salute

— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) April 29, 2013

By @jasoncollins34 opening doors & doing it his way on his time he has helped shape a more accepting America. May many more follow #courage

— Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) April 29, 2013

Collins' announcement resonated far beyond the basketball courts, as high profile stars voiced their support.

Orange And Blue Skies Salutes Jason Collins. Thank You For Your Courage,A Slam Dunk Against HOMOPHOBIA.And Dat's Da "FREEDOM"Truth,Ruth.

— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 29, 2013

.@nba center @jasoncollins34 is the 1st out player on a US major league team. I'm overwhelmed by your bravery, Jason, & sending so much love

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 29, 2013

So proud of @jasoncollins34 for having the courage to stand up and out for who he is. I support, respect and salute you!!

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) April 29, 2013

It's not easy to come out when one is still active- shouldn't be an issue, but it is. That's why so many don't do it till after.

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) April 29, 2013

I admire @jasoncollins34 courage. Be who you are regardless of what others think

— Evander Holyfield (@holyfield) April 29, 2013

I would like to pledge my support to Jason Collins, and hope someday that we only get judged by our accomplishments.

— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) April 29, 2013

Being real & authentic is very powerful. Well done Jason Collins for having the courage to take a monumental step forward. #LiveReal

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 29, 2013

So proud of Jason Collins for being an example of bravery and courage. I applaud you!!!

— Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) April 29, 2013

Collins returned to Twitter to thank all those who had supported him throughout the day.

All the support I have received today is truly inspirational. I knew that I was choosing the road less traveled but I'm not walking it alone

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) April 29, 2013

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me thru email, texts, calls, tweets, letters, and every other form of communication. #support

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins34) April 29, 2013

Detroit Lions cornerback Alphonso Smith posted this as part of a series of tweets expressing an opposing viewpoint. Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace also tweeted negative sentiments, though later deleted the tweets and tweeted an apology.

Ppl are so sensitive-I have the RIGHT to not give that behavior any applause;I love everyone-don't hate anyone; not praising it! Excuse me!

— Alphonso Smith (@AlphonsoSmith2) April 29, 2013

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The Tim Tebow experiment has ended in New York -- and, quite possibly, in the NFL as a whole. The Jets released Tebow on Monday, putting to rest any notion that he would compete with the rest of the team's menagerie of starting quarterbacks. Tebow's future doesn't look particularly bright, as his skills as a quarterback have constantly been called into question, but he does have measurable skills as a football player. If he can convince another team to take him on, we might see yet another attempt to translate his unique skill set into NFL success.

Would you want your favorite team to sign Tim Tebow?

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  35%
  Yes
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  65%
  No

(Total votes: 71,559)

Who do you blame more for Tim Tebow's ineffectiveness in New York?

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  83%
  The Jets
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  17%
  Tim Tebow

(Total votes: 57,485)

Would Tim Tebow be an effective tight end in the NFL?

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  47%
  Yes
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  53%
  No

(Total votes: 40,146)

Welcome to SportsNation! On Monday, NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. stops by to chat about the 2013 NFL draft.

Kiper has served as expert analyst for ESPN's annual NFL draft coverage since 1984. His pre-draft predictions are frequently the most accurate. On Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon ET, Kiper co-hosts "Dari and Mel" with Dari Nowkhah. He also appears on ESPN Radio's College GameDay as well as SportsCenter and on ESPN.com.

Send your questions now and join Kiper Monday at 1 p.m. ET!

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It's the one stat that's remained constant throughout the history of the NBA: No team has ever won a playoff series after trailing 3-0. Then again, the same was true in Major League Baseball up until 2004, when the Red Sox became the first team to pull off the feat, winning four straight against the Yankees to advance to the World Series. So with Boston and New York facing off again, do the Celtics have what it takes to make NBA history? Or was Sunday's Game 4 overtime win by the Celtics just a blip on the radar?

• wiz kid21: "Celtics veterans showed how much heart and grit they have by pulling out this win, it makes you almost weep for the end of this era for the next generation of c's wont have nearly as much heart or talent as KG or The Truth who stepped up their games yet again under the bright lights. I think c's drag this to 6 or 7 now. "
• BABY IGGY..N8 DA GR8: "Winning the series is no longer likely, but all you can ask for is to keep celebration off your home court"
• 1Knicksnation: "Blow out in N.Y book it!!!"
• nickdiesels: "Celtic pride, that's all you can really say. It'll be a miracle if it gets back to Boston though."
• celticsmetsbearsflameshoosiersbuffaloes.227: "Terry's pull up OT 3 pointer = Roberts stolen base in 2004. Do you believe in miracles?"

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New York tabloid writers won't have to worry about the Jets not creating headlines anytime soon. With the selection of West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith with the 39th pick in the NFL draft, the Jets' quarterback controversy has only intensified. Should the Jets release four-year starter Mark Sanchez and take an $8 million financial hit to get an early start on the Geno Smith era? Is the Geno Smith era worth rushing into? And how about Jets fans who have had to suffer through one humiliating turn after another?

What should the Jets do with Mark Sanchez?

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  46%
  Give him one more year with Geno Smith in the wings
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  54%
  Release him and take the financial hit ($8.25M guaranteed)

(Total votes: 116,340)

What kind of NFL career will Geno Smith have?

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  11%
  Pro Bowler
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  59%
  Quality starter
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  21%
  Backup
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  9%
  Bust

(Total votes: 34,320)

Will Tim Tebow be on an NFL roster in 2013?

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  63%
  Yes
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  37%
  No

(Total votes: 75,068)

The Thunder soared into the playoffs with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and their sights set on a possible rematch with the Heat in the NBA Finals. However, just two games into their first-round series against the Rockets, Oklahoma City got the tough news that three-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook will require surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and will be out indefinitely. How will losing Westbrook affect the Thunder's playoff chances?

With Russell Westbrook out indefinitely, which team will win the Thunder-Rockets series? (Thunder lead 2-0)

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  11%
  Thunder in 4
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  33%
  Thunder in 5
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  34%
  Thunder in 6
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  8%
  Thunder in 7
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  14%
  Rockets

(Total votes: 114,886)

Was Patrick Beverley's lunging steal attempt against Russell Westbrook in Game 2 a dirty play?

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  34%
  Yes
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  66%
  No

(Total votes: 17,724)

With Westbrook out, which of these remaining duos in the playoffs is the best?

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  8%
  Clippers: Chris Paul, Blake Griffin
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  71%
  Heat: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade
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  8%
  Knicks: J.R. Smith, Carmelo Anthony
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  9%
  Spurs: Tony Parker, Tim Duncan
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  4%
  Warriors: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson

(Total votes: 15,515)