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What better way to get on Jimmy Kimmel Live than to make all kinds of professional sports history?? LOLz!

Jason Collins is going to be sitting down with his twin brother Jarron, and Jimmy on May 15th. They'll probably talk about favorite movies, basketball, being twins. You know, normal stuff.

Oh, and probably the fact that Jason is the first out and proud NBA player!

Kimmel is Jason's first late-night show. How did he land him? Ohhhh we don't know, maybe because ABC and ESPN have a lucrative NBA deal — with Jimmy doing primetime specials during the NBA Finals and all! Ha!

We can't wait to see what Jimmy has in store for you guys on May 15th! Have fun!

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Wow!

Kobe Bryant has been feuding with his mama, Pamela Bryant ever since she jacked over a million dollars worth of memorabilia and sold it to an auction house.

Once Pamela sold the hooper's precious items, she received a $450,000 advance, which in turn, sparked Kobe to go to the auction house to tell them that the collectibles were actually his and that they have no right to sell anything.

Kelly Melton is 7-years-old, and he's battling leukemia. A lot of his time is spent in the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital — which isn't too far from where Nerlens Noel plays college basketball!

It turns out, Nerlens is actually pretty good… as he's poised to go from college player to number one pick in this June's NBA draft!

He also has time for Kelly, and adorably invited him to go along to the famous Kentucky Derby, where they ran the red carpet like pros!

The best moment, though, was captured for Twitter (above)! That's Nerlens lifting Kelly over rising rain water so he doesn't get all wet!

We bet Kelly had the best day ever! What an amazing guy Nerlens is!

So fab!

[Image via Twitter.]

We were JUST hearing reports that Jason Collins had contacted THREE different publishing houses to see if he could write a memoir for them, but now it's looking like the openly gay NBA player is denying the whole thing!

His denial is a little more plausible than usual, because the sources talking about his inquiries all remained anonymous. Who's to say that he even requested at all??

Here's what he tweeted:

The first openly gay man in the NBA wants you to read his words — Jason Collins is seeking a book deal!!

Apparently he's writing a memoir, though we're not sure if we really want one yet… unless he promises to publish ANOTHER one after his career as an out-and-proud-gay-man is over! Seriously, his crazy story has just begun!

Regardless, three different publishing houses are reporting that they've been contacted by him

The NBA playoffs are not only stressful for the hoopers, but also for the fans, and Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis proved that hoop games can be nerve wrecking!!

After defeating the Boston Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the New York Knicks are now taking on the Indiana Pacers.

Game one took place at Madison Square Garden yesterday, and even though the actors were in attendance and doing all the cheering they could, the Pacers still took out the Knicks 102 - 95.

We're sad that the lovebirds' team lost, but since game two is set for tomorrow, we're sure NYC is gonna regain some confidence.

After all, they did have the second best record in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, so there's no way they're gonna let the Pacers take their victory!!

Ch-ch-check out the two hotties at the game (below)!

[Image via PANDA/Ramey Pix.]

Could there BE a bigger powerhouse duo at the Democratic National Committee LGBT gala than Jason Collins and Michelle Obama??

We think not!

Not only is Michelle one of our favorite people on this planet, but she's being joined by a history-maker! Jason just became the first gay player actively still in the NBA, having chosen to come out while he's a free agent so as not to distract any team he was a part of! Even the President Barack Obama called him on the same day to congratulate him!

Tickets are starting at $1,250 per person and go up to $32,400 per couple to chair the event. That's SUPER expensive, but the night is gonna be worth it!

We can't wait to hear how it goes!

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