Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history
From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.
October 22, 2024
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Ex-NFL player and husband open up about making history with gay age-gap relationship
Former football player Jeff Rohrer says his much younger husband "likes daddies."
September 8, 2024
Michael Sam Joins Dallas Cowboys' Practice Team
Sam reported to Texas on Wednesday, where the Cowboys have confirmed they will sign him to a practice team.
September 3, 2014
Reports: Michael Sam Might End Up With Dallas
Michael Sam is heading to Dallas Wednesday for a physical.
September 2, 2014
Dallas Cowboys Lose Out on Website URL and See It Become Gay Dating Site
To Dallas Cowboys' Chagrin, Cowboys.com Is a Gay Dating Site
September 24, 2012
Tampa Bay Bucs Win First Game With Out Player Carl Nassib
On Sunday, the Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys.
September 12, 2022
Jeff Rohrer Will Be First NFL Player to Marry Same-Sex Partner
The former Dallas Cowboys linebacker is making history with his nuptials to Joshua Ross.
November 15, 2018
Troy Aikman Still Upset by Gay Rumor; Not His Chosen 'Lifestyle'
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback remains angry about the rumor in a 1996 book, and he calls being gay 'a lifestyle people choose.'
January 19, 2015
Sarah Shahi
Sarah Shahi won our hearts playing the ooh-la-la lesbian Carmen, Shane's left-at-the-altar DJ girlfriend on The L Word. Now she's winning our admiration for her post-L Word acting range: She made us laugh in her cameo as a vapid morning-show host in For Your Consideration, made Tony Soprano nearly see God in The Sopranos, and now makes criminals (and viewers) sweat as no-nonsense cop Dani Reese in the new NBC TV drama Life. The 27-year-old Iranian-Spanish-Texan -- a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader! -- checked in with The Advocate during a recent shooting break.
October 19, 2007
Michael Sam Released from Cowboys, Vows to Fight
The Cowboys gave the first out gay man drafted in the NFL his walking papers today.
October 21, 2014
Michael Sam, Cowboys Welcome Lull in Attention
The Cowboys practice squad member has stayed out of the media spotlight since the regular season began.
October 21, 2014
WATCH: Meet DirecTV's Gay NFL Fans
When the NFL's regular season kicked off on Thursday, it was a little more openly gay than ever before -- but not because of Michael Sam.
September 6, 2014
WATCH: N.Y. Giants Tell LGBT Athletes, 'You Can Play!'
Members of Big Blue offer encouragement to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans atheletes in a video for the YouTube project, You Can Play.
October 26, 2015
Michael Sam: 'I Don't Think It Had To Do With Talent'
A slightly distracted Michael Sam says his status as a football player is not based on his abilities on the field.
December 3, 2014
WATCH: NFL's Colts Support Jason Collins and Gay Footballer
Several players on the Indianapolis Colts said they support openly gay NBA center Jason Collins, and would welcome a gay teammate in the NFL.
May 2, 2013
George W. Bush Responds to DeGeneres' Call to Respect One Another
Former president said he enjoyed time spent with Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi.
October 9, 2019