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NBA, David Stern Got Heads Up Before Collins' Announcement05 / 02 / 13NBA Commissioner David Stern said the league "knew something was up" regarding an active player announcing he is gay prior to Wizards' C Jason Collins' announcement, though he did not specifically know it was Collins. Appearing on PBS' "Charlie Rose" Tuesday night, Stern said, "There was a lot going... Tags: Sports in Society, NBA |
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