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Jason Collins Says 'Huge Weight' Lifted After Becoming First Openly Gay Major Pro Athlete

Washington Wizards center Jason Collins says a "huge weight has been lifted" from his shoulders after becoming the first openly gay athlete in a major U.S. team sport and he is waiting for someone else to "raise their hand" to follow his lead. "I hope that every player makes a decision that leads to their own happiness," Collins told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos in an exclusive interview Monday night. "I know that I, right now, am the happiest that I've ever been in my life," he said. "A...Full Story
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