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Esera Tuaolo

January 26, 2018

by Jeremy Blacklow, Director of Entertainment Media

Former NFL star Esera Tuaolo explains why he hopes his first ever Super Bowl Inclusion Party will change the game for LGBTQ acceptance in professional sports

Super Bowl LLII touches down on February 4^th in Minneapolis, and whether you’re a Patriots or an Eag

GLAAD

October 19, 2017

by Claire Holmes, Campaigns Intern

Bullying strikes out with sports teams, players, and advocates this #SpiritDay

This Spirit Day, sports organizations, teams, and athletes across America are did their part to knock out bullying.

NFL

October 19, 2017

by Carrie Rachel Dean, Events Manager

NFL goes purple for #SpiritDay as supporting partner

The National Football League (NFL) has been a previous supporter of Spirit Day.

July 1, 2015

by Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis

The Detroit Lions will host the NFL's first official LGBT pride night

The Detroit Lions will host the NFL's first LGBT pride night on October 25 at Ford Field as the Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings, tickets on sale later this summer.

November 17, 2014

by Faith Donovan, News Intern

Michael Sam is Among GQ's Men of the Year

Michael Sam has been honored as one of GQ's Men of the Year after making history this year as the first NFL player to come out as gay.

October 21, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Michael Sam waived by Dallas Cowboys, tweets appreciation to #SamFans

Today, the Dallas Cowboys waived defensive end Michael Sam, the first openly-gay player in an NFL team.

August 30, 2014

by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Vice President of Communications

St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, ESPN reports

The St. Louis Rams have cut Michael Sam. In advance of the regular season, which kicks off next week, each NFL team had until 4 p.m. today to cut its roster down to a maximum of 53 players. Sam was among the final players cut from the Rams just before today's deadline.

August 25, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Will Michael Sam make the NFL cut? #SamFans are watching

Michael Sam, the first openly gay NFL player, had three sacks in preseason games, but now faces a crucial test. It's the week that the NFL finalizes their rosters, and #SamFans are watching to see if Sam will stay with the Rams, be picked up from another team, or be cut completely from the NFL.

August 8, 2014

by Agata Dera

Daniel Radcliffe has some words for all the Michael Sam detractors

Michael Sam made history by coming out as the first openly out NFL player, he faced both support and criticism. The support of the openly gay athlete completely overwhelmed any negative.

July 8, 2014

by Agata Dera

Former NFL player Brad Thorson comes out, hopes to help other athletes

On his blog, Brad posted a note sharing his story as a gay athlete.

Former NFL star Esera Tuaolo explains why he hopes his first ever Super Bowl Inclusion Party will change the game for LGBTQ acceptance in professional sports

Bullying strikes out with sports teams, players, and advocates this #SpiritDay

NFL goes purple for #SpiritDay as supporting partner

The Detroit Lions will host the NFL's first official LGBT pride night

Michael Sam is Among GQ's Men of the Year

Michael Sam waived by Dallas Cowboys, tweets appreciation to #SamFans

St. Louis Rams cut Michael Sam, ESPN reports

Will Michael Sam make the NFL cut? #SamFans are watching

Daniel Radcliffe has some words for all the Michael Sam detractors

Former NFL player Brad Thorson comes out, hopes to help other athletes

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