America Quote by Adam Rippon

I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. But since I am, I'm happy…

— Jason Collins

I think it's... I don't want to become a social crusader on this issue, but I think sports, male sports, has traditionally not been…

— David Stern

When we get to the point where a gay pro athlete is no longer forced to live in fear that he'll be shunned by…

— Jason Collins

The world of sports is still very macho and doesn't endorse same-sex couples and gay sexual orientation.

— James Paxton

For anyone who says 'Who cares if you're gay? It's 2018,' well, a lot of people care because a lot of people had the…

— Gus Kenworthy

I think the country is ready for supporting an openly gay basketball player.

— Jason Collins

Gay men are accepted in films, music and politics because people came out and broke the mould and stereotype in those industries. What I…

— Gareth Thomas

I didn't set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport.

— Jason Collins

15 or 20 years ago it would not have been possible for me to come out. Back then, people still had such narrow views,…

— Orlando Cruz

Homophobia in male sports is much stronger than in women's sports; the locker room environment is a lot different. It's going to be much…

— Megan Rapinoe

I think there's a lot of gay women in sports, and it's widely known in the team; they can live a pretty open lifestyle…

— Megan Rapinoe

I think when young kids can see Jason Collins, myself and Michael Sam, and Abby Wambach and Megan Rapinoe and different athletes come out,…

— Robbie Rogers