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Michael Sam signs for CFL side Montreal Alouettes
Openly gay player Michael Sam signs for Canadian Football League team the Montreal Alouettes after failing to make an NFL roster for the 2015 season.
May 23, 23:26
NFL Draft prospect Shane Ray cited for marijuana possession
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Shane Ray is cited for possession of marijuana just days ahead of the NFL Draft where he was touted to be a first-round pick.
Apr 28, 22:07
Michael Sam: 'I should have been a third-round pick'
St Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam feels that he should have been taken well before the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
May 12, 21:42
Michael Sam becomes NFL's first openly gay player
Michael Sam becomes the first openly gay player in the NFL as he selected by the St Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
May 11, 00:01
Michael Sam wins ESPN courage award
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam is named the winner of the 2014 Arthur Ashe Courage Award following his decision to come out as gay.
May 7, 23:36
Michael Sam to confront any abusive teammates
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam plans to talk to any future teammates who may have an issue with his homosexuality.
Feb 24, 12:07
Michael Sam sports 'Stand with Sam' message on combine kit
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam sports a rainbow 'Stand with Sam' message on his kit during the NFL scouting combine.
Feb 24, 09:43
Bruce Arians concerned with fans reaction to Michael Sam
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians believes that the locker room reaction to Michael Sam will be fine, but he admits that the fans reaction may be different.
Feb 23, 23:19
Michael Sam: 'I would be excited to join Miami Dolphins'
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam reveals that he would gladly join the Miami Dolphins if they select him in the 2014 Draft.
Feb 23, 00:54
Jerry Reese only concerned with Michael Sam's ability
New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese reveals that he is only concerned with former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam's ability to play in the NFL.
Feb 22, 23:26
Michael Sam: 'NFL teams have stuck to football questions'
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam reveals that he has only been asked football questions at the NFL Combine in his interviews with the teams.
Feb 22, 21:34
Michael Sam wants to be judged on ability alone
Former Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam reveals that he wants to be judged on his ability on the field rather than just his sexuality.
Feb 22, 21:18
Colin Kaepernick would welcome gay teammate
Colin Kaepernick believes that Michael Sam would be welcomed into the San Francisco 49ers locker room and that his sexual preference would be no issue.
Feb 19, 22:59
Survey reveals "homophobic slurs" common in NFL
An anonymous survey carried out by ESPN reveals that "homophobic slurs" are still common in the NFL ahead of Michael Sam's proposed entrance into the league.
Feb 18, 10:59
Survey shows players would accept gay teammate in NFL
A survey of 51 current NFL players shows that 44 of them would be unconcerned by having a gay teammate.
Feb 18, 09:21
Eric Winston: 'Sam will be judged on ability'
Arizona Cardinals right tackle Eric Winston believes that Michael Sam will be judged on his ability on the field rather than anything else if he is drafted in May.
Feb 17, 12:58
Michael Sam receives standing ovation at basketball match
Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam receives a standing ovation from fans on his first public appearance since announcing that he is gay.
Feb 17, 10:25
Barack Obama reiterates Michael Sam support
US president Barack Obama reiterates his support for Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam following his decision to publicly come out.
Feb 17, 09:49
Roger Goodell: 'Michael Sam has showed great courage'
Commissioner Roger Goodell says that the NFL has "a policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation" following Michael Sam's announcement that he is gay.
Feb 13, 00:38
Terrell Thomas: 'NFL may not be ready for a gay player'
New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas says that he is unsure as to whether the league is ready for a gay player to be part of an NFL locker room.
Feb 12, 22:56
