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The Crossover: A current NFL player is reportedly debating on coming out of the closet. Interestingly, the player fears the backlash from the fans and not from within the locker room. Michelle Beadle is disappointed that this situation is a big deal. (NBC Sports)

Sources indicate an NFL player wants to announce his homosexuality, but is hesitant because of the unknown reaction he will receive from fans. As more and more people are able to hide behind a keyboard on Facebook and Twitter, the anonymous player has reason to believe he will become a prime target for abuse. (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: It's being reported a gay NFL player is seriously considering coming out within a couple months, and Mike Florio wonders what the reaction will be when and if this happens. Players seem ready to accept an openly gay athlete, but will fans embrace it? (NBC Sports)

Hillary Clinton's announcement that she supports gay marriage is now fueling speculation that she might run for president again in 2016. NBC's Kristen Welker reports. (Nightly News)

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was featured in a human rights campaign ad, showing her support for marriage equality. NBC's Mark Murray reports. (msnbc)

Prominent Republicans have signed a brief supporting the Supreme Court challenge to California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports. (Nightly News)

Prominent Ohio conservative Senator Rob Portman, once considered for Mitt Romney's running mate, is speaking out about gay marriage in support of his son, who is gay, just as Romney gets set to give his first public speech since the election today. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. (TODAY)

DPS: Dan Patrick talks with Mike Florio about Manti T'eo's interaction with scouts and the media at the NFL combine. Florio talks about scouts and coaches wanting to know if Te'o is gay. (NBC Sports)

Controversy over same-sex couples and alternative "gay free" prom roil Indiana school. WTHR's Carrie Cline reports. (NBC News)

The Boy Scouts of America are putting off a change in their policy on admitting gay scouts and leaders. The organization's board of directors will take up the issue again later this year. NBC's Pete Williams reports. (Nightly News)