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How One Gay Athlete's Coming Out Led To An Activists' WarDerrick Gordon wanted to come out on his terms, and that meant controlling the timing. The UMass guard had told his parents, then his coach, then his teammates. Seven days later, he would tell the world, but for the moment he had one request. "Derrick had a long conversation with his teammates about...

UMass Guard Derrick Gordon Comes Out As GayDerrick Gordon, a sophomore starter on the UMass men's basketball team, has announced that he is gay. ...

Sitting Courtside On Press Row Can Sometimes Be HazardousAt least it was yesterday at the Mullins Center, where UMass's Derrick Gordon and LSU's Johnny O'Bryant III took out a laptop, a couple of sodas, and some guy in a red shirt during their relentless pursuit of a loose ball. Be sure to watch Gordon completely launch himself during the slow-motion repl...