Many in the professional sports community used social media to praise the Supreme Court's landmark decision Friday to eradicate same-sex marriage bans in the United States.
Athletes and sports organizations took to Twitter and Instagram to show their support for the LGBT community, including Jason Collins, the first openly gay man to participate in one of the nation's four most popular professional leagues.
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
He wasn't the only well-known athlete applauding the ruling.
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
Equality For All!— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) 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
#LoveWins pic.twitter.com/LI1BVuniE9— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) June 26, 2015
#LoveWins pic.twitter.com/C18IEvBzOZ— Billy Bean (@billybeanball) June 26, 2015
The San Francisco Giants Twitter avatar also displayed the team's support.
Tim Hudson looks for his 6th win as the #SFGiants take on the Rockies tonight at AT&T Park. http://t.co/wZAkLnhnox pic.twitter.com/oOXbZt5fJI— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) June 26, 2015
Major League Soccer dominated social media after the court's decision. The organization itself, as well as numerous teams and players, bombarded Twitter with messages supporting Friday's decision.
pic.twitter.com/8fE3XxF5sp— Major League Soccer (@MLS) 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
pic.twitter.com/e2eiOCVq9A— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) June 26, 2015
❤️ pic.twitter.com/yI51NG6QaV— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) June 26, 2015
#LoveWins pic.twitter.com/FWClIa8SG6— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) June 26, 2015
June 26: What a beautiful day #LoveWins#PrideNight2014 pic.twitter.com/PQOdDcE2ew— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids) June 26, 2015
#ChicagoPride pic.twitter.com/econ4h7VOz— Chicago Fire (@ChicagoFire) June 26, 2015
In addition, U.S. women's soccer stars Megan Rapinoe and Abby Wambach said they were proud of the ruling on Twitter.
Boom!! America. Very proud to be Murican today. And the @ussoccer_wnt gonna do the work today— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) June 26, 2015
Happy doesn't even come close to how I feel!Proud of my country today &will try and make you all proud of us!!! #USA https://t.co/0EuMFd1SNu— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) June 26, 2015
The NFL, NBA and NHL were among professional organizations not to offer statements on the topic via social media. They have not responded to requests for comment from Mashable.