This article from The Mail Online is about NBA star Jason Collins being the first US athlete to say he is gay.
NBA star announces he is gay
The 5Ws:
Who - Jason Collins
What - He has announced that he is gay
Where - In an article with Sports Illustrated magazine
When - The article does not say when
Why - He wanted to 'do the right thing' and 'stop hiding'
News values:
Surprise - Collins is the first US athlete in mainstream sport to admit he is gay, therefore it is quite a surprising story as it is almost unheard of
Elite people - Collins is well-known in the sports industry in the US
Personalisation - This might give other people the courage to also come out
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