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June 3, 2022
Michael Sam makes return to football field, added to Barcelona Dragons roster
Michael Sam hasn’t played football since 2015. Now he’s back in a football uniform.
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June 15, 2019
30 LGBTQ athletes who showed ‘Stonewall Spirit’: Michael Sam
Michael Sam was the first out gay player ever drafted by an NFL team.
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February 19, 2019
Michael Sam had a moment of regret, but says he does not regret coming out
A recording of the first openly gay NFL player to be drafted makes his feelings clear.
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May 3, 2015
This week: Michael Sam headed to NFL or CFL?
Now that the NFL Draft is over, Michael Sam's next team should be determined in the next week. If the NFL doesn't come calling, the CFL is likely.
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January 31, 2015
Can't find a fan who wouldn't want Sam on the team
I've talked to dozens of fans here in Phoenix, and I just can't find a single one who would care if Michael Sam or any gay athlete were on their favorite team.
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January 30, 2015
Seahawks, Patriots coaches talk Michael Sam
Seattle Seahawks defensive line coach Travis Jones, and his counterpart for the New England Patriots, Brendan Daly, both think Michael Sam or any gay player could be welcomed by the players and coaches on their Super Bowl teams.
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January 1, 2015
Ethan Westbrooks: Michael Sam has NFL talent
Ethan Westbrooks says Michael Sam has the talent to be in the NFL.
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December 26, 2014
Michael Sam film airs Saturday on OWN
After much criticism and debate, Oprah Winfrey's documentary about Michael Sam will air Dec. 27. on OWN.
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December 19, 2014
What grade for media coverage of Michael Sam?
Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated says the media's handling of Michael Sam was "tactful," with few missteps.
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December 11, 2014
Oprah's Michael Sam documentary to air De. 27
Michael Sam performed well in the preseason while Oprah Winfrey continued to shoot the documentary, despite nonsense from "experts" that the "distraction" of cameras would hinder him.
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November 26, 2014
Michael Sam does not regret coming out
Michael Sam doesn't wish he had not come out publicly, like the media is claiming. Instead, he wishes we lived in a world in which celebrities like him could live life without looking over their shoulders. It's an important nuance.
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November 11, 2014
90% of players w/ Sam's preseason stats make team
Michael Sam had 11 tackles and three sacks in the NFL preseason. Yet that still hasn't been enough to get the openly gay defensive end a spot on an NFL roster headed into week 11.
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November 4, 2014
Michael Sam's NFL snub already at historic level
Every big-time conference Defensive Player of the Year drafted since 2000 – from the ACC, Big Ten, Big XII, Pac-12 and SEC – has made an active NFL roster his rookie season ... until Michael Sam came out as gay.
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September 3, 2014
It's official: Michael Sam is a Dallas Cowboy
Michael Sam signed with the Dallas Cowboys today. He will be on the practice squad this week.
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September 2, 2014
Michael Sam set to join Dallas Cowboys
Michael Sam will visit the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday. If his physical goes well, he will be signed to the practice squad.
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September 2, 2014
Sam rejection by NFL pushes athletes into closet
The "domino effect" of NFL teams not signing Michael Sam in the first 48 hours after he was cut will push some gay athletes deeper into the closet.
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August 31, 2014
Sam done with the Rams as NFL options dwindle
The rookie defensive end is unclaimed during the waiver period, but can still wind up on a practice squad.
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August 30, 2014
Michael Sam releases classy statement
Michael Sam knows he may be back in St. Louis on the practice squad.
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August 30, 2014
Michael Sam cut by St. Louis Rams
Michael Sam has been cut by the St. Louis Rams. The other 31 NFL teams now have 24 hours to claim him off of waivers.
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August 29, 2014
Rams cut 17 players, Sam still with team
The eyes of the LGBT community are now trained on St. Louis as we await the fate of Michael Sam as a member of the Rams.
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August 29, 2014
The process of making an NFL roster
Wade Davis on the difficulties of making an NFL roster.