BREAKING – @ESPN – Jason Collins to sign with Brooklyn Nets @jasoncollins34

jason collinsWith Glen Davis opting to join the Los Angeles Clippers, the Brooklyn Nets will sign free agent center Jason Collins to a 10-day contract and the 35-year-old center will be in uniform against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Collins will become the first openly gay active player in North America’s four recognized major team sports.

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@SunSentinel – South Florida’s new gay high season by @johnnydiazbooks

fl-gay-events-things-to-do-20140221-002South Florida’s gay social calendar is getting a lot busier.

PrideFest. Parades. An art gallery opening. Circuit parties.

Within South Florida’s tourism boom, the LGBT community has carved a new season. It’s all part of a giant rainbow welcome mat, with high-profile activities extending well into the spring and summer months, when many snowbirds have packed up for home.

“There is definitely an unofficial gay season in South Florida,” said Mark Haines, founder and CEO of the popular gay events listing website, jumponmarkslist.com.

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