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Michael Sam’s draft pick likely to expand NFL’s gay fan base
Years before Michael Sam was born, gay-rights activists Kate Kendell and Paul Guequierre were already die-hard National Football League fans. For them and other gay fans of the NFL — their passion for pro football was rewarded with a moment they describe as thrilling: the decision by the St. Louis Rams to make Sam the first openly gay NFL draft pick.
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Former NFLer Wade Davis helping St. Louis Rams, Michael Sam transition
ST. LOUIS — The head of an advocacy group for gay and lesbian athletes said he spent a full day this week helping the St. Louis Rams prepare for the arrival of Michael Sam, who hopes to become the first openly gay player in the NFL.
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Oprah Winfrey Network plans series on NFL’s Michael Sam
NEW YORK — The Oprah Winfrey Network says it plans to produce a documentary series following the life of Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team.
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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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Michael Sam ready to get back to football: ‘I’m determined to be great’
ST. LOUIS — Michael Sam sure seems ready for all the attention. The first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team was confident and engaged Tuesday as he was formally introduced by the St. Louis Rams, handling questions and scrutiny with aplomb well beyond that of a typical seventh-round fringe prospect.
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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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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.