Tag: NFL
HRC Statement on the NFL Draft of Michael Sam
Last Sunday openly gay college football star Michael Sam was drafted into the NFL by the St. Louis Rams. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin made the following statement.
History! Michael Sam becomes first openly gay player in NFL
GLAAD, the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, Saturday responded to the historic draft of openly gay football player Michael Sam to the National Football League (NFL).
Troy Vincent reiterates he played with openly gay players
Michael Sam hopes to become the first openly gay player in the NFL, which has emphasized its policies on non-discrimination and workplace conduct in recent months.
Michael Sam provides inspiration for another gay player
Michael Sam is likely to become the first openly gay player to play in the NFL but his decision to come out in February has already provided its fair share of inspiration.
Poll says 86% of NFL players OK with gay teammate
An ESPN poll indicated that 86% of NFL players surveyed would accept having an openly gay teammate.
As Michael Sam smashes through sport’s wall of discrimination, will any Premier League stars follow him?
The day when we welcome the Premier League’s first openly gay footballer may have moved closer, thanks largely to events on the other side of the Atlantic.