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Civilization on the move? A weekend’s memorable LGBT moments
It was an eventful weekend: An openly gay football player kissed his boyfriend on national TV after being drafted by the NFL; same-sex marriage arrived in the Bible Belt; a bearded drag performer won one of the biggest TV song competitions in the world.
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Michael Sam jersey ranks second highest in sales among NFL rookies
Orders for Michael Sam jerseys are ranking squarely with some of the NFL draft’s biggest names, reports Outsports.com.
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Former Ole Miss guard calls Michael Sam TV coverage ‘nasty ass shit’
OXFORD, Miss. — Former Mississippi basketball player Marshall Henderson says ESPN’s coverage of Michael Sam becoming the first openly gay player drafted by the NFL was “nasty ass shit” and that he is boycotting SportsCenter.
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No hesitation for networks airing Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend
The handsome football player gets drafted by an NFL team, plants an emotional kiss on his sweetheart and gives sportscasts a feel-good video clip. It’s a scene that plays out for dozens of draft picks…
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Miami Dolphins’ Don Jones fined after ‘horrible’ tweet about Michael Sam
MIAMI — Miami Dolphins safety Don Jones has been fined an undisclosed amount and will undergo educational training after sending a negative tweet about Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be selected in the NFL draft.
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In St. Louis, Michael Sam finds comfortable landing spot to pursue an NFL career
NEW YORK — In St. Louis, Michael Sam might have found the perfect spot to pursue an NFL career and try to become the league’s first openly gay player.
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Obama congratulates Michael Sam on becoming first openly gay NFL draftee
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sends his congratulations to Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team.
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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.