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Kevin Youkilis - Wikipedia
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Former Patriots, Chiefs, Cal lineman comes out as gay
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Mater Dei, Diocese of Orange won't release report on school's athletic culture – Orange County Register
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Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, announces his retirement - Sports Illustrated
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Hampton football player's offseason is a whirlwind after he comes out
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Hochman: Magic Johnson enthusiastically supports gay son – The Denver Post
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In Youkilis's Return, Plenty of Cheers and No Regrets - The New York Times
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Kevin Youkilis, Baseball Wiki
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179 pro athletes' reactions to Jason Collins
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Former Patriots offensive lineman Ryan O'Callaghan comes out as gay – Boston Herald
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When a big-time male athlete comes out of the closet, it won't be as big a deal as you think -- ESPN The Magazine - ESPN
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Kevin Youkilis agrees to deal with Japanese team
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