
Washington Wizards center Jason Collins on Monday became the first "active" player in the "big four" of American professional sports to reveal he is gay, and the immediate reaction from athletes was overwhelmingly supportive.
The Cleveland Indians have taken their swing at the "Harlem Shake."
Curtis Granderson jogged to first base after being hit on his right forearm as if it was a minor annoyance. Back at the ballpark in a brace a couple of hours later, it was clear the New York Yankees had a pretty big power problem on their hands.
Criticized for not spending enough on free agents in recent years, the Indians splurged on another star.
The Indians' pitch to bring Nick Swisher "home" worked.

The Indians' pitch to bring Nick Swisher "home" worked.
Here's a new one for the New York Yankees.
Brian Cashman feels so good about the Yankees' offseason, he decided to rapel down a building.
Josh Hamilton, B.J. Upton and Kyle Lohse were among nine free agents who turned down $13.3 million offers from their former clubs Friday as the annual general managers' meetings ended and team officials headed home for what figures to be a busy month of negotiations.