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Monday, April 29, 2013  A South Carolina equal rights group hopes NBA veteran center Jason Collins' move to come out as gay while still an active player will help create an environment of acceptance. Collins is the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.

Monday, April 29, 2013  NBA veteran Jason Collins became the first active male player in the four major American professional sports to come out as gay.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Former University of South Carolina standout Renaldo Balkman is under the microscope after shoving a teammate and grabbing his throat during a game this week.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Gamecock football player Chris Culliver is at the center of controversy this Super Bowl week after saying homosexual players are not welcome in the San Francisco 49ers locker room.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Bobcats have agreed to a two-year contract with former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The Gamecock football team netted a big commitment on National Signing Day.

Sunday, June 12, 2011  Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are NBA champions, and they went through LeBron James for that long-awaited first title.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Person familiar with deal tells AP that Knicks, Nuggets agree on Anthony deal.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  LeBron James has a message: "I'm back to playing LeBron James basketball."

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Knicks fined $200,000 for illegal workouts; scout also penalized $20,000.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  More viewers tuning into NBA games, and it's not just fascination with Miami Heat.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Jets suspend assistant coach Alosi indefinitely after new info on tripping revealed

Monday, December 13, 2010  Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll was tripped by the New York Jets' strength and conditioning coach on the sideline while covering a punt in the third quarter of Miami's 10-6 victory Sunday.

Friday, December 03, 2010  Heat Is On: LeBron James ignores boos, taunts, leads Miami to 118-90 win in homecoming.

Saturday, November 06, 2010  The NBA has fined Charlotte Bobcats guard Stephen Jackson $50,000 for verbal abusing a referee after Friday's loss to Detroit.