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Jacksonville Jaguars’ Kevin Maxen is the first male major pro men’s coach to come out as gay
“I don’t want to feel like I have to lie about who I am seeing, or why I am living with someone else.”
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R.K. Russell opens up about being Black and bisexual in the NFL — and how to make sports more inclusive
Being Black and bisexual in America come with their own challenges, but for R.K. Russell, they’ve come with many blessings as well.
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Carl Nassib waited to come out because he “didn’t know if it would ruin my career”
He also revealed how he “met an awesome guy” earlier this year that he’s now dating.
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Carl Nassib secures Raiders’ victory in first NFL game since coming out
“I’m really happy that we got the win on the day that kind of made a little bit of history,” the modest star said after ripping through the rainbow barrier – and helping secure his team’s victory, too.
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These 15 other LGBTQ football players paved the way for Carl Nassib to play while out
LGBTQ people have long become a part of football, and it’s in no small part to these trailblazers, just like the one that Nassib is becoming.
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Out NFL player Carl Nassib breaks his silence weeks after coming out
“It’s been good to not have to lie when I come in to work everyday,” he said ahead of his first season competing while out.
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NFL declares “Football is gay”
“The NFL stands by the LGBTQ+ community today and every day” they said in a simple yet unprecedented message.
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Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib comes out
Nassib will be the first NFL player to take the field after coming out.
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Out Super Bowl coach Katie Sowers hired by Kansas City Chiefs
The first woman and gay person to coach in a Super Bowl, Sowers said: “Retired from coaching in the NFL? Nah.”
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Colton Underwood wishes he had been as “brave” as Michael Sam & came out years ago
Underwood was in the same draft class as Sam and could’ve came out right after he did. Instead, the NFL drove the future “Bachelor” star further in the closet.
