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Michael Sam in the Canadian Football League
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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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August 14, 2015
Michael Sam leaves Alouettes, maybe for good
Michael Sam leaves the Montreal Alouettes and isn't expected to return any time soon, if at all, citing personal reasons. This is the biggest blow yet to his pro football career.
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August 11, 2015
Sam's CFL debut panned as 'much ado about nothing'
In his first action in a year, Sam is a non-factor and one writer says his teammates are resentful.
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August 6, 2015
Michael Sam makes pro debut tonight on ESPN2
Michael Sam is activate for the Montreal Alouettes game against Ottawa this Friday.
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July 29, 2015
Michael Sam will finally play sometime in August
His coach said the defensive end will play "sooner than later" for the Montreal Alouettes.
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July 15, 2015
Michael Sam still waiting to play for Alouettes
He has been a game-day inactive since returning. Aug. 1 looks like the most likely day for him to suit up.
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June 26, 2015
Michael Sam returns to the Montreal Alouettes
Michael Sam is back with the Montreal Alouettes after a two-week absence. He could play in his first CFL game as early as next Friday.
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June 25, 2015
NFL teams have been calling about Michael Sam
Montreal Alouettes GM Jim Pop tells The Guardian that NFL teams have been calling about Michael Sam since the defensive end left the team.
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June 14, 2015
Michael Sam left because 'he wanted to go home'
The team's GM sheds little light on why Sam left, but his football career hangs in the balance.
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May 22, 2015
How Montreal teamed up Michael Sam & Chad Johnson
The Montreal Alouettes got the rights to Sam through the 2014 CFL Negotiation List. Only one other CFL team wanted his rights - both Winnipeg and Edmonton did not want him.
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May 22, 2015
CFL is Michael Sam's best route back to the NFL
It's a different game up north and that might play best to Sam's strengths as a pass rusher.
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May 22, 2015
Michael Sam is headed to the CFL
Michael Sam will play for the Montreal Allouettes of the Canadian Football League this season.
