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Michael Sam

Michael Alan Sam, Jr. (b. January 7, 1990) is an American football defensive end, who played college football at Missouri. On February 9, 2014, Sam announced that he is gay in interviews with ESPN and The New York Times. Sam was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in May 2014, making him the first openly gay NFL player in history. He was released by the Rams in August 2014 and then joined the Dallas Cowboys, but was again cut in October 2014.

    • NFL vet Ryan K. Russell still wants to play after coming out. He’s more ready than ever.
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      NFL vet Ryan K. Russell still wants to play after coming out. He’s more ready than ever.

      LGBTQ Nation interviewed the bisexual athlete about his year-long journey in hope of becoming the first player on a NFL football field while out.

      Sunday, November 29, 2020
    • Former NFL player goes on noxious anti-LGBT rant & accuses sports leagues of ‘effeminate agenda’
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      Former NFL player goes on noxious anti-LGBT rant & accuses sports leagues of ‘effeminate agenda’

      He says he doesn’t hate gay people. His understanding is just beyond what us mere mortals can comprehend.

      Friday, August 30, 2019
    • Former NFL player Michael Sam regrets coming out when he did
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      Former NFL player Michael Sam regrets coming out when he did

      He believes coming out in college hurt his chances of being picked up by a major league team.

      Friday, February 15, 2019
    • LSU football star asked if he likes men & if his mother is a prostitute at NFL combine
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      LSU football star asked if he likes men & if his mother is a prostitute at NFL combine

      Derrius Guice, a star running back for LSU, is the latest player asked about his sexuality at the NFL combine.

      Thursday, March 8, 2018
    • Former NFL lineman Ryan O’Callaghan comes out in moving profile
      News (USA)

      Former NFL lineman Ryan O’Callaghan comes out in moving profile

      He couldn’t imagine living as an openly gay man and planned to commit suicide. When he found the courage to come out, he found support in unexpected places.

      Tuesday, June 20, 2017
    • LA Rams will sponsor Venice Beach rainbow sign for pride month
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      LA Rams will sponsor Venice Beach rainbow sign for pride month

      The sign is an icon of Venice Pride, and the Rams are going to help pay for it.

      Friday, May 12, 2017
    • First openly gay scholarship player recruited at University of Arizona
      News (USA)

      First openly gay scholarship player recruited at University of Arizona

      Tempe High School football player My-King Johnson came out when he was 12-years-old.

      Sunday, February 26, 2017
    • Donald Trump’s top 10 anti-LGBTQ comments
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      Donald Trump’s top 10 anti-LGBTQ comments

      Calling a lesbian a “degenerate” only made #5 on this list.

      Thursday, January 19, 2017
    • Pressure builds ahead of Missouri religious exemptions vote
      News (USA)

      Pressure builds ahead of Missouri religious exemptions vote

      The measure is among several that have been put forth in conservative states in the past year that have been deemed discriminatory.

      Monday, April 25, 2016
    • Michael Sam slams Missouri’s religious objections bill
      News (USA)

      Michael Sam slams Missouri’s religious objections bill

      Sam came out as gay before the 2014 NFL draft.

      Thursday, April 21, 2016
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