N.F.L. Prospect Comes Out Publicly as Gay

Monday, 10 February 2014 | by Pat's Picks

All-American defensive lineman Michael Sam from the University of Missouri spoke publicly about his sexual orientation in an interview with the New York Times - putting him on track to become the National Football League’s first openly gay player. He’s projected to be chosen in the early rounds of the N.F.L. draft in May. Sam says he chose to come out now, before the draft, because he sensed rumors were circulating.

SOURCE: New York Times