26 Football Players Who Came Out of the Closet
Here's a list of gay players who made it to the end zone.
July 19 2017 6:33 AM
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Michael Sam
Michael Sam: Missouri Bill Undermines Our Dignity
The first openly gay man drafted by the NFL is sounding off on a proposed anti-LGBT amendment in the state that helped him make history.
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April 04 2016 4:34 PM
Michael Sam: I've Been Told I'm 'Not Gay' or 'Black Enough'
Michael Sam spoke about the misconceptions of homophobia in the black community, and how racism is prevalent in the gay community.Â
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March 30 2016 6:51 PM
Michael Sam Covers Attitude's All American Issue
The former NFL player embodies an 'All American' man in the UK magazine's May issue.
March 29 2016 6:16 PM
Rams Only Drafted Michael Sam to Avoid TV Show
Sources in St. Louis say the out player was drafted by the Rams because the team wanted to avoid being on an HBO show about NFL training camps.
March 24 2016 4:57 PM
Michael Sam Tackling the Opponents of LGBT Rights
The openly gay former NFL player is doing an end run around oppoents of Houston's law protecting all citizens from discrimination.Â
October 23 2015 3:49 PM
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Michael Sam Quits Football, Cites Mental Health Concerns
Sam announced his departure from the Montreal Alouettes in a series of tweets Friday night.
August 15 2015 12:40 PM
WATCH: Michael Sam's Return to Football
After abruptly leaving the Montreal Alouettes, the out player returns for his first game.
August 08 2015 3:40 PM
Michael Sam Back With Montreal Team, 'Fully Committed'
The out footballer, back after a personal leave, also says the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision is 'freaking awesome.'
June 30 2015 7:05 PM
Michael Sam's Future With Montreal Football Team Suddenly Uncertain
It's not clear why the out athlete is suddenly no longer affiliated with the Montreal Alouettes, at least for now.
June 13 2015 10:02 PM
Michael Sam Will Play for Canada's Montreal Alouettes
The 25-year-old defensive end will suit up for a two-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes starting next month.
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May 22 2015 11:43 AM
Michael Sam Dons Boogie Shoes For 'Dancing With The Stars'
As Michael Sam looks for another opportunity to join the NFL, he also will compete in season 20 of Dancing With The Stars.
February 24 2015 1:13 PM
Michael Sam Proposed to Vito Cammisano — at the Vatican
Was Pope Francis in on it?
January 16 2015 4:20 PM
Michael Sam Reportedly Engaged to Boyfriend Vito Cammisano
The NFL free agent and his college sweetheart reportedly got engaged in Italy on Sam's 25th birthday.
January 10 2015 11:58 AM
POEM: The Gay Ending to an Antigay Dr. Seuss Satire
'I do so like to kiss a man! Thank you! Thank you, Michael Sam!'
January 08 2015 8:05 AM
Top 10 LGBT Sporty Moments of 2014
The moments that scored major LGBT points in the sports world this year.
December 29 2014 7:22 AM
WATCH: Michael Sam Tells Oprah There Are More in Closet
Sam wouldn't get specific on the number of closeted gay players except to say "very few" contacted him.
December 26 2014 2:00 PM
The LGBT Faces of This Year's Magazines
A year-end look at who graced the covers of the nation's top publications.
December 25 2014 8:00 AM
WATCH: Michael Sam Shares Story for #IAmUnbroken Campaign
Sam tells a story of resilience in the face of disappointment as part of a video campaign launched in conjunction with the new film Unbroken.
December 15 2014 5:43 PM