Drew Bledsoe: Gay NFL player no big deal for his team
The former Patriots standout quarterback tells it like it is.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 19, 2014The former Patriots standout quarterback tells it like it is.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 19, 2014For those wanting to buy official gear of Michael Sam, hoping to become the NFL's first openly gay player, his website has unveiled a merchandise store. On sale are T-shirts ($22) or buttons (a pack of 10 for $25) with the "Stand With Sam" logo. The slogan was popularized when University of Missouri students formed […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 10, 2014San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver became the face of last year's Super Bowl media week when he said he would not want to play with an openly gay teammate. More than a year later, Culliver said he would welcome Michael Sam into the NFL. "I applaud Michael [Sam] and Jason [Collins] for their courage. […]
By Jim Buzinski | March 7, 2014Renee from St. Louis would still support Michael Sam if the Chiefs drafted him - and despite him if he becomes a Raider.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 6, 2014Emory University study examined Twitter responses to the story in February. Missouri-area markets also ranked high for positivity.
By Cyd Zeigler | March 6, 2014The Washington Redskins quarterback would welcome a gay teammate but hope to lead him to Jesus.
By Jim Buzinski | March 2, 2014Jack Burkman claims he will release his proposed bill with Congressional support.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 27, 2014The openly gay Missouri defensive end was subpar during drills but excelled with his character and his draft stock likely did not change much.
By Jim Buzinski | February 26, 2014If Jan Brewer signs SB 1062 -- "the discrimination bill" -- into law, the state will lose revenue and the right to host sporting events including Super Bowl XLIX. The NFL owners meeting in Orlando, March 23-26.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 25, 2014Matthews, a leader on the Green Bay Packers, demonstrates leadership and understanding of athletes and sports on this issue.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 25, 2014Simmons battled HIV and drug abuse in his life. "I guess I wasn’t really your average stoned-out crackhead," he wrote.
By Jim Buzinski | February 24, 2014Time to stop talking about "a gay football player" and start talking about Michael Sam.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 22, 2014The openly gay draft prospect is calm and collected as he faces the media at the NFL Combine. His focus is on football.
By Jim Buzinski | February 22, 2014Was the 49ers tight end prescient, or did he know something?
By Jim Buzinski | February 18, 201449ers and Panthers star quarterbacks say that a player's sexual orientation is not important to winning.
By Jim Buzinski | February 17, 2014The Miami Dolphin implicated in the Wells report points people to a top LGBT college resource.
By Cyd Zeigler | February 14, 2014Cyd Zeigler Sr. relates his experiences with his gay son in hopes of reassuring other fathers about their gay sons.
By Cyd Zeigler Sr | February 13, 2014"I am the rep for Michael Sam, I am. He would not like to chat with the press, In a suit or in a dress."
By Cyd Zeigler | February 13, 2014"And they're the kinds of questions where you have to think carefully about how you phrase things."
By Cyd Zeigler | February 12, 2014Bruce Silverman says Michael Sam made the right choice. Will the NFL?
By Bruce Silverman | February 12, 2014