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Michael Sam: No issues fitting in with St. Louis Rams
Michael Sam is confident he’ll be judged on performance. The first openly gay player drafted in the NFL said Friday there have been no issues fitting in with his St. Louis Rams teammates, no awkward moments in the locker room and that he was accepted right away. “They respect me as a human being,” he said.
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Jason Collins reflects on growing up gay, and how ‘it got better’
From the producers of “Web Therapy” and the “It Gets Better” project, comes a new series sharing LGBT celebrities’ personal stories of struggle and success. In this video, Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, recalls that it was around age 16 that he realized he was “different.”
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Nike updates collection of #BETRUE footwear, apparel for Pride Month
Just in time for LGBT Pride Month, Nike is launching its #BETRUE collection of uniquely designed footwear and apparel inspired by the LGBT community. Nike says the #BETRUE collection features rainbow colors as a reflection of the diversity within sports and Nike’s support for the LGBT community.
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#ProudToPlay: YouTube campaign celebrates equality for all athletes
In celebration of the upcoming World Cup in Brazil and LGBT Pride month, YouTube is honoring the LGBT athletes, their supporters, and YouTube Creators who stand up for diversity in sports and elsewhere. In the new video sharing campaign, YouTube is encouraging users to to upload their own videos about what being #ProudToPlay means to them.
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Jason Collins honored by Los Angeles city council
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, was among those honored Saturday by the Los Angeles City Council as part of a kickoff of the city’s LGBT heritage month.
Collins, a center for the Brooklyn Nets, said he hopes that one day being openly gay is not a big deal.
“So many people are working hard to improve LGBT rights, equality. I’m honored to be part of the conversation.”
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Sportscaster Dale Hansen ‘unplugged’ on Michael Sam’s late NFL draft pick
Dallas sportscaster Dale Hansen, who made headlines in February when, after Missouri’s Michael Sam came out publicly as gay, and addressed the notion that some people will be “uncomfortable” with an openly gay NFL player, revisited the topic on Monday to make note of Sam’s late pick in the NFL draft.
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St. Louis Rams pick Michael Sam in seventh round of NFL draft
NEW YORK — Michael Sam waited and waited. Hours passed, rounds came and went, and eventually, there were only eight more picks left on the third and final day of the NFL draft.
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Michael Sam partners with Visa for first endorsement deal
Michael Sam has partnered with Visa to sign his first endorsement deal, reports ABC News and ESPN.
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Michael Sam wins Arthur Ashe Courage Award
NEW YORK — Michael Sam has been selected the winner of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. The Missouri defensive end who likely will be drafted by an NFL team this weekend, will receive the award given to individuals who transcend sports at The 2014 ESPYs on July 16.
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Notre Dame embraces LGBT athletes by joining ‘You Can Play’ campaign
The University of Notre Dame has released a “You Can Play” video in support of LGBT athletes. The Catholic university video features openly LGBT student athletes and allies, including 22-year-old senior Matt Dooley, a Notre Dame tennis player who came out earlier this year.