Monday, May 12, 2014

Michael Sam Officially Becomes First Openly Gay Player In The NFL

College football star Michael Sam became the first openly gay athlete to be drafted by a professional sports team, when the St. Louis Rams selected him number 249 in the 7th round of the National Football League draft.
 
Sam, a defensive lineman, joins basketball player Jason Collins--who played with the National Basketball Association’s Brooklyn Nets with great success this season–in reaching a historic pro sports milestone this year.
 
Sam shared tears of joy–and several beautiful kisses–with his boyfriend upon the learning of the news via a phone call from the Rams while at home with family and friends.(keep reading)

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