Athletes react to Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage

Athletes praising the Supreme Court's decision included Jason Collins, Robbie Rogers, Billie Jean King and Landon Donovan.

The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Constitution gives same-sex couples the right to marriage, drawing reaction from a host of athletes. 

The landmark decision effectively legalizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states. The Court's 2013 decision ruling the crux of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and subsequent decisions from lower courts laid the groundwork for Friday's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. 

In response to the decision, a number of athletes and teams tweeted their support for marriage equality. Athletes offering their support for the Supreme Court's decision included L.A. Galaxy winger Robbie Rogers and former NBA player Jason Collins, two of the first openly gay professional athletes in the U.S. 

What a day to celebrate! Today also happens to be my parents' 39th wedding anniversary! Congrats to all who celebrate #love. #LoveWins

— Jason Collins (@jasoncollins98) June 26, 2015

This could be the best pride month ever! Thank you to the selfless individuals that made today possible. #MarriageEquaility #history

— Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) June 26, 2015

Boom!! America. 🇺🇸🌈🙋🏼. Very proud to be Murican today💃🏼. And the @ussoccer_wnt gonna do the work today👊🏼🇺🇸

— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) June 26, 2015

Finally. A big step in the right direction for our country! https://t.co/uDS6ltqpcR

— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 26, 2015

Congrats!! Please brace for the backlash! Same-Sex Marriage Is a Right, Supreme Court Rules, 5-4 http://t.co/7QhkdXPFXV

— John Amaechi OBE (@JohnAmaechi) June 26, 2015

Equality For All!

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 26, 2015

A great day today for our country and marriage equality. #LoveWins

— Sacha Kljestan (@SachaKljestan) June 26, 2015

Very big day. Couldn't be happier about what this means for so many of our friends. Love is love!

— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) June 26, 2015

Resist the urge to engage in debate with those in opposition to equality. There is no more debate. Just rejoice and celebrate this moment.

— Scott Fujita (@sfujita55) June 26, 2015

Love conquers all! #SameSexMarriage finally legal in all 50 States! I'm so happy for the #LGBTCommunity! Thank you #SCOTUS #LoveIsInTheAir

— Kenneth Faried (@KennethFaried35) June 26, 2015

@ScottieTakesOn yippee!!!!! We are legal everywhere:), and yes, about time.

— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 26, 2015

Today is about more than green and gold. #LoveWins #RCTID pic.twitter.com/j4FjZi2WgS

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) June 26, 2015

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Congratulations to all who can live their lives they way they choose! Proud day! @AthleteAlly

— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) June 26, 2015

Marriage equality for all in the USA! Amazing news! 💍💍

— Tom Daley (@TomDaley1994) June 26, 2015

#WNBAPride Month Highlighted By National TV Game On June 30: http://t.co/caK6cPEo28 pic.twitter.com/MA7niN35MN

— WNBA (@WNBA) June 26, 2015

- Stanley Kay