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One Year After Coming Out, Michael Sam Is ‘Not On A Team Because He’s Gay’

John Wright February 9, 2015

It was one year ago today that NFL prospect Michael Sam came out as gay.  The St. Louis Rams later drafted Sam in the seventh round, and he … [Read more...] about One Year After Coming Out, Michael Sam Is ‘Not On A Team Because He’s Gay’

Topics: Coming Out, History, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Football (American), gay rights, Michael Sam, NFL, NFL

Former NFL Star Hines Ward on Gay Athletes: ‘If You Can Help Me Win A Super Bowl, I’m All Up For It’ – VIDEO

Christian Walters January 26, 2015

Appearing as a guest on Meredith Vieira's talk show, former NFL wide receiver Hines Ward fielded a question on professional sports dealing with … [Read more...] about Former NFL Star Hines Ward on Gay Athletes: ‘If You Can Help Me Win A Super Bowl, I’m All Up For It’ – VIDEO

Topics: Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Michael Sam, NFL, NFL, video

Despite NFL Snub, Michael Sam’s Jersey Outsold First Round Draft Pick’s In 2014

Charles Pulliam-Moore January 6, 2015

According to an inventory analysis from Dick’s Sporting Goods, one of the largest sports gear retailers in the US, Michael Sam’s jersey outsold NFL … [Read more...] about Despite NFL Snub, Michael Sam’s Jersey Outsold First Round Draft Pick’s In 2014

Topics: News, Sports More Posts About: Michael Sam, News, NFL, NFL

Outsports names Tony Dungy ‘A–hole Of The Year’: VIDEO

John Wright December 31, 2014

It takes a pretty big a--hole to beat out Russian President Vladimir Putin, but that's precisely what NFL-coach-turned-NBC-analyst Tony … [Read more...] about Outsports names Tony Dungy ‘A–hole Of The Year’: VIDEO

Topics: Actor, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Football (American), gay rights, Michael Sam, NBC, NFL, NFL, Russia, Russia, Tony Dungy, Vladimir Putin, Vladimir Putin

Michael Sam on Whether His ‘Cake Kiss’ Was Staged and If He Thinks Homophobia Is Why He’s Not In the NFL: VIDEO

Kyler Geoffroy December 28, 2014

Sitting down with Oprah for an interview that aired on OWN last night, Michael Sam was asked about the infamous "cake kiss" he shared with … [Read more...] about Michael Sam on Whether His ‘Cake Kiss’ Was Staged and If He Thinks Homophobia Is Why He’s Not In the NFL: VIDEO

Topics: Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Football (American), kiss, Michael Sam, NFL, NFL, Oprah

Michael Sam Opens Up About the Other Gay NFL Players Who Reached Out to Him: VIDEO

Kyler Geoffroy December 27, 2014

In a promo for Oprah's interview with Michael Sam that airs tonight, Sam talks about the gay men in the NFL who reached out to him to commend Sam … [Read more...] about Michael Sam Opens Up About the Other Gay NFL Players Who Reached Out to Him: VIDEO

Topics: Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Michael Sam, NFL, NFL, Oprah

FRC Radio Host Craig James Isn’t Sure About Executing Gays, But He’s All For Dying To Deny Them Equal Rights

John Wright December 15, 2014

Craig James, a former TV football analyst, is fond of saying he was fired by Fox Sports merely because of his views against same-sex … [Read more...] about FRC Radio Host Craig James Isn’t Sure About Executing Gays, But He’s All For Dying To Deny Them Equal Rights

Topics: Business, Film/TV/Stream, History, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: family research council, Football (American), NFL, NFL, Television, Texas, Texas, tony perkins, Washington DC

Arizona Cardinals Video Director Rob Brakel Comes Out As Gay

John Wright December 13, 2014

Rob Brakel, video director for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, said the response has been overwhelmingly positive since he came out publicly as gay … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals Video Director Rob Brakel Comes Out As Gay

Topics: Coming Out, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Arizona, Arizona, Football (American), Michael Sam, NFL, NFL, Phoenix, Robbie Rogers, Tucson

Arizona Cardinals Video Director Rob Brakel Comes Out As Gay

John Wright December 13, 2014

Rob Brakel, video director for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, said the response has been overwhelmingly positive since he came out publicly as gay … [Read more...] about Arizona Cardinals Video Director Rob Brakel Comes Out As Gay

Topics: Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Arizona, Arizona, Football (American), Michael Sam, NFL, NFL, Phoenix, Robbie Rogers, Tucson

Michael Sam Sr.: ‘I Love My Son, And I Don’t Care What He Do’

John Wright November 12, 2014

When Michael Sam Jr. was a member of the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, he lived just a few miles from his 55-year-old father, Michael Sam Sr., … [Read more...] about Michael Sam Sr.: ‘I Love My Son, And I Don’t Care What He Do’

Topics: Coming Out, Sports, towleroad More Posts About: Dallas, Dallas, Football (American), Michael Sam, News, NFL, NFL

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