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December 19, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Get sporty! 2014 was a big year for LGBT inclusion in sports.

2014 has witnessed some of the biggest advances in LGBT inclusion in sports. Athletes have been coming out in high school, college, and professional sports around the world.

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.

May 14, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

VIDEOS: Michael Sam is "determined to be great," and local sports anchor calls out the naysayers

"I'm determined to be great. I'm determined to make the team," said Michael Sam at a press conference yesterday, during which he spoke candidly about his feelings from the pre-draft, being the first openly gay athlete drafted to the NFL, and his impact on kids throughout the country.