Michael Sam
Michael Sam leaves NFL over mental health fears
The NFL's first openly gay player, Michael Sam, steps away from the sport due to fears over his mental health.
Aug 15, 14:59
Montreal Alouettes place Michael Sam on suspended list
Michael Sam is placed on the suspended list of CFL side the Montreal Alouettes after he left the club's training sessions for personal reasons.
Jun 16, 21:30
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 hopeful Michael Sam: 'My father is ashamed of me being gay'
NFL hopeful Michael Sam reveals that his father felt "ashamed" of him when the American Football player came out as gay.
Apr 7, 12:22
Michael Sam confident of NFL return
Michael Sam believes that he is capable of playing in the NFL following his performance at the first ever veteran's combine.
Mar 22, 22:38
NFL player Michael Sam to join 'Dancing with the Stars'?
NFL player Michael Sam reportedly signs up for the new season of reality show Dancing with the Stars.
Feb 24, 11:41
American football player Michael Sam confirms engagement to boyfriend
American football player Michael Sam confirms that he is engaged to boyfriend Vito Cammisano.
Jan 19, 12:55
American football player Michael Sam 'engaged to boyfriend'
American football player Michael Sam, who became the first openly gay NFL player last year, is reportedly engaged to his boyfriend Vito Cammisano.
Jan 9, 13:26
Jason Garrett: 'Michael Sam can compete for roster spot'
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett feels that Michael Sam has all the attributes to compete for a spot on his 53-man roster after being signed to the practice squad.
Sep 3, 21:46
Dallas Cowboys sign Michael Sam to practice squad
The Dallas Cowboys announce that they have signed defensive end Michael Sam to one of the 10 spots on their practice squad ahead of the 2014 season.
Sep 3, 21:33
NFL player Eric Wood blames ESPN for Michael Sam's failure to get signed
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Eric Wood blames ESPN after Michael Sam was not drafted by a new NFL club following his release from the St Louis Rams.
Sep 3, 15:09
Jim Caldwell: 'Michael Sam may still get NFL chance'
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell insists that Michael Sam's failure to make it onto a NFL roster ahead of the season has nothing to do with his sexual orientation.
Sep 1, 23:57
Michael Sam not giving up on NFL career
Michael Sam admits that he is not giving up on his NFL career despite his release by the St Louis Rams as part of their roster cutdown.
Aug 30, 22:37
St Louis Rams release Michael Sam
The St Louis Rams confirm that they have released defensive end Michael Sam as part of their roster cutdown for the 2014 season.
Aug 30, 21:27
One Direction star Harry Styles shows support for NFL's Michael Sam
One Direction singer Harry Styles shows his support to openly gay NFL star Michael Sam by wearing a replica of his St Louis Rams jersey during a concert.
Aug 29, 13:32
Tony Dungy: 'I wouldn't have drafted Michael Sam'
Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy admits that he wouldn't have picked Michael Sam in the 2014 Draft because of the attention he would bring to a team.
Jul 21, 21:46
St Louis Rams sign all of Draft class including Greg Robinson and Michael Sam
The St Louis Rams announce the signings of both Greg Robinson and Michael Sam, along with the other nine players in their Draft class.
Jun 12, 23:39
Michael Sam: 'I must up my game'
St Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam admits that he will have to improve in order to secure a place on the team's 53-man roster for the 2014 season.
Jun 7, 16:41
St Louis Rams star worried by possible Michael Sam distraction
An unidentified player on the St Louis Rams roster concedes that Michael Sam's reality show could be a distraction.
May 15, 21:44
Michael Sam to be the subject of Oprah Winfrey documentary
St Louis Rams Draft choice Michael Sam is to be filmed for a new documentary series produced by the Oprah Winfrey Network.
May 14, 23:40
Ole Miss Rebels AD "disappointed" with Marshall Henderson comments
Ole Miss Rebels athletic director Ross Bjork condemns alleged homophobic comments made by former basketball player Marshall Henderson about Michael Sam.
May 13, 00:19
Marshall Henderson tweets 'homophobic' comments about Michael Sam
Former Ole Miss Rebels shooting guard Marshall Henderson tweets an alleged homophobic comment against Michael Sam after he was drafted to the St Louis Rams.
May 12, 23:59
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
Miami Dolphins star in trouble over tweet
Miami Dolphins general manager Dennis Hickey admits that they will sit down with Don Jones after his controversial tweets.
May 11, 21:43
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
NFL Players' Association to investigate DeSean Jackson release
The NFLPA confirm that they will look into the circumstances surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles' decision to release DeSean Jackson last week.
Apr 4, 21:12
Matt Birk: 'I played football with a number of gay players'
Ex-NFL player Matt Birk says that Michael Sam's sexuality is not a "big deal" and that he won't be the first gay man to have played in the league if he is drafted in May.
Feb 27, 11:07
Steve Elkington explains Michael Sam tweet
Australian golfer Steve Elkington explains his controversial joke regarding openly gay NFL hopeful Michael Sam, claiming that he was making fun of the media coverage.
Feb 26, 11:28
Steve Elkington tweets Michael Sam 'handbag' joke
Australian golfer Steve Elkington posts a controversial tweet regarding openly gay American football player Michael Sam.
Feb 26, 10:22
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
Kerry Rhodes ignoring rumours over sexuality
Former Arizona Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes reiterates that he is not gay and now simply has moved on from the rumours surrounding his sexuality.
Feb 19, 11:54
Kerry Rhodes: 'I was not blacklisted'
Former Arizona Cardinals safety Kerry Rhodes does not believe that he was "blacklisted" by the NFL after rumours surrounding his sexuality emerged.
Feb 19, 10:41
