Michael Sam
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
Karlos Dansby: 'Locker rooms will adjust to Michael Sam'
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Karlos Dansby believes that players will "adjust" to having Michael Sam as a teammate after he publicly came out earlier this month.
Feb 17, 12:45
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
John Mara: 'Michael Sam's sexuality will not affect our draft board'
New York Giants owner John Mara says that Michael Sam's position on his team's draft board has not changed following the announcement this week that he is gay.
Feb 12, 23:46
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
Tedy Bruschi expecting Michael Sam to receive "mixed" reaction in locker rooms
Former NFL player Tedy Bruschi thinks that some players will "take their time" in accepting openly gay Draft prospect Michael Sam into their locker room communities.
Feb 12, 22:11
Agent: 'Michael Sam draft will be big news'
The agent of Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam talks up the importance of his client being drafted in May.
Feb 12, 12:35
DeMaurice Smith: 'We will protect Michael Sam'
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith insists that the union will not hesitate to help Michael Sam in any way possible should he be drafted in May.
Feb 12, 11:42
Agent: 'San Diego Chargers would be good fit for Michael Sam'
The agent of Michael Sam believes that the Missouri Tigers defensive end would benefit from a move to the San Diego Chargers in the 2014 Draft.
Feb 12, 11:07
DeMaurice Smith: 'Judge Michael Sam on his ability'
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith urges teams to judge openly gay defensive end Michael Sam on his ability alone in May's Draft.
Feb 12, 10:46
DeMaurice Smith slams "gutless" general managers
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith slams a group of anonymous general managers who suggested that Michael Sam's Draft prospects would be harmed by his coming out.
Feb 12, 09:40
Michael Sam's father unhappy at news that son is gay
The father of Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam admits that he is struggling with the news that his son is gay.
Feb 12, 09:18
NFL reporter believes other gay players could "follow" Michael Sam's lead
Judy Battista says that Michael Sam's decision to announce his homosexuality could lead to more gay players across the NFL and other sports doing the same.
Feb 11, 23:29
Two Canadian Football League players fined for homophobic remarks
CFL pair Arland Bruce III and Bryant Turner are charged by the league after negative posts against gay footballer Michael Sam which they made on social networking sites.
Feb 11, 23:09
Michael Sam's college quarterback "accepts" his teammate's homosexuality
Missouri Tigers quarterback James Franklin says that he "accepts" his former teammate Michael Sam's homosexuality, but does not "support" it.
Feb 11, 14:23
Detroit Lions "applaud" Michael Sam for courage
The Detroit Lions release a statement applauding Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam for having the courage to publicly announce that he is gay.
Feb 11, 12:58
Domonique Foxworth: 'Michael Sam will definitely get into NFL'
NFL Players Association president Domonique Foxworth is confident that Michael Sam's prospects of making it into the league will not be harmed by him coming out.
Feb 11, 11:54
Jonathan Vilma apologises for anti-gay comments
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma apologises for comments that could be seen as offensive towards gay people.
Feb 11, 11:13
Jonathan Martin: 'Michael Sam showed guts to come out'
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin believes that Michael Sam showed "guts" to publicly announce that he is gay.
Feb 11, 10:55
Domonique Foxworth: 'Michael Sam will unite teams'
NFL Players Association president Domonique Foxworth believes that Michael Sam will have a positive impact on whichever team he joins in the 2014 Draft.
Feb 11, 10:07
Golden State Warriors president Rick Welts supports Michael Sam
The president of the Golden State Warriors, Rick Welts, says that he is pleased with NFL Draft prospect Michael Sam's decision to publicly come out as gay.
Feb 11, 09:33
NFLPA to welcome Michael Sam "with open arms"
NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth is confident that Michael Sam will be accepted "with open arms" by the union and players alike.
Feb 11, 09:15
Mike McCarthy: 'Green Bay Packers draft players based on talent'
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy says that Draft prospect Michael Sam's sexuality would not stop the team signing him.
Feb 10, 21:43
Barack Obama praises Michael Sam's "real sportsmanship"
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, says that NFL Draft prospect Michael Sam has shown "real sportsmanship" by announcing that he is gay.
Feb 10, 20:56
NFL executives wary of drafting openly gay Michael Sam
NFL team executives believe that coming out could harm defensive end Michael Sam's Draft prospects.
Feb 10, 20:16
Wade Davis: 'NFL is ready for openly gay Michael Sam'
Former NFL defensive back Wade Davis, who came out as gay after retiring, believes that the league is now ready for openly gay defensive end Michael Sam.
Feb 10, 19:30
NFL players back Michael Sam
A host of NFL players take to Twitter to give their support to Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam, who announced on Sunday that he is gay.
Feb 10, 12:08
Ryan Clark: 'Michael Sam will need to earn respect'
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark believes that Michael Sam will need to earn the respect of his teammates when he becomes the first openly gay player in NFL history.
Feb 10, 11:47
Jerome Bettis supports Michael Sam annoucement
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis backs Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam's decision to come out.
Feb 10, 11:31
Michael Sam looks forward to NFL Draft
Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam insists that he doesn't mind which team he joins in this year's NFL Draft.
Feb 10, 11:17
Missouri Tigers coach Gary Pinkel "proud" of Michael Sam
Missouri Tigers coach Gary Pinkel expresses his pride in Michael Sam after the defensive end announced that he is gay.
Feb 10, 10:40
Michael Sam expecting "negative reactions"
Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam admits that he is expecting some "negative reactions" to his announcement that he is gay.
Feb 10, 10:29
NFL support 'courageous' Michael Sam
The NFL release a statement supporting Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam after he publicly announced on Sunday that he is gay.
Feb 10, 10:15
Michael Sam was "scared" of coming out to teammates
Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam admits that he was "scared" when telling his college teammates that he was gay last August.
Feb 10, 09:59
NFL Draft prospect Michael Sam announces he is gay
Missouri Tigers defensive end Michael Sam comes out ahead of the NFL Draft, which could see him become the first openly gay player in NFL history.
Feb 10, 09:18
