Missouri’s Michael Sam could be NFL’s first openly-gay football player
By BYP @blackyouthproj 10:49 am February 10, 2014 Michael Sam, a defensive end for the University of Missouri, may become the first openly gay player in the NFL. The SEC co-Defensive Player of the Year...
View ArticleBrooklyn Nets may sign Jason Collins, making him the first openly-gay NBA player
By BYP @blackyouthproj 12:06 pm February 21, 2014 The Brooklyn Nets worked out with center Jason Collins, who if signed to the team, would become the NBA’s first openly gay player. Collins came out...
View ArticleJason Collins’ Nets jersey No.1 seller on NBA.com
By BYP @blackyouthproj 10:42 am February 27, 2014 Earlier this week, NBA star Jason Collins made history once again when he became the first openly-gay NBA player. He signed a 10 day contract with the...
View ArticleOpenly gay rapper featured on David Letterman
By BYP @blackyouthproj 10:37 am March 17, 2014 An openly gay New York-based rapper made his network TV debut on Letterman last week. Le1f, who made a name for himself by calling out Macklemore,...
View ArticleMichael Sam cut from St. Louis Rams
By BYP @blackyouthproj 10:29 am September 2, 2014 Michael Sam, the first openly gay football player drafted to the NFL, was cut by the St. Louis Rams on Saturday. The move came as teams in the league...
View ArticleMichael Sam signs with Dallas Cowboys practice squad
By BYP @blackyouthproj 12:44 pm September 3, 2014 Michael Sam flew into Dallas Tuesday night and will take a physical for the Cowboys on Wednesday. If he passes, the Cowboys intend to sign him to their...
View ArticleMichael Sam released from Dallas Cowboys practice squad
By BYP @blackyouthproj 10:36 am October 22, 2014 The Dallas Cowboys have decided to waive defensive end Michael Sam. Sam joined the team’s practice squad on Sept. 3, and spent the first seven weeks of...
View ArticleIn heartfelt letter, NBA’s first openly-gay player Jason Collins announces...
By BYP @blackyouthproj 2:12 pm November 19, 2014 After 13 years in the NBA, the league’s first openly-gay athlete is retiring. Jason Collins, who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets, announced his...
View ArticleMichael Sam: ‘gay NFL players have reached out’
By BYP @blackyouthproj 1:20 pm December 26, 2014 In October, America’s first openly gay NFL player was released from the Dallas Cowboys. But during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Michael Sam says...
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