Search
Plans

Premium Content:

Sophie Joske
Sophie Joske

NFL Drafts First Openly Gay Player

News

Michael-Sam-2Michael Sam has been drafted to play for the Saint Louis rams, making him the first openly gay player to be drafted for the USA’s National Football League.

ESPN broadcasted Sam receiving the news over the phone. The athlete was tearful at the good news, and after hanging up the phone embraced his boyfriend and kissed him on national television.

- Advertisement -

Sam, who previously played football for the University of Missouri came out about his sexuality in an interview with ESPN on the 9th of February.

He has since said that he hopes to gain attention for his athletic ability rather than just his sexual preference.

You can see Sam receiving the news in the clip below.

 

Latest

Culture

5 Fringe World shows to check out if you’re after a camp music party

0
One thing you can always guarantee at Fringe World is shows that feature your favourite hits from years gone by.
News

Roger Cook says WA won’t be getting lock-out laws that destroyed Sydney’s nightlife

0
The WA premier says there are many ways to keep nightclub patrons safe.
News

Sydney man faces court over homophobic slurs and abuse delivered in gay-friendly venue

0
The judge told him he was an example of "the Ugly Australia" .
History

On This Gay Day | Composer Samuel Barber died in 1981

0
Barber's best known work is his Adagio for Strings that was composed in 1936.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Culture

5 Fringe World shows to check out if you’re after a camp music party

0
One thing you can always guarantee at Fringe World is shows that feature your favourite hits from years gone by.
News

Roger Cook says WA won’t be getting lock-out laws that destroyed Sydney’s nightlife

0
The WA premier says there are many ways to keep nightclub patrons safe.
News

Sydney man faces court over homophobic slurs and abuse delivered in gay-friendly venue

0
The judge told him he was an example of "the Ugly Australia" .
History

On This Gay Day | Composer Samuel Barber died in 1981

0
Barber's best known work is his Adagio for Strings that was composed in 1936.
Culture

Snail Mail will share new album ‘Ricochet’ this March

0
For her first album in five years, Snail Mail is described as returning with a renewed sense of clarity and control.

5 Fringe World shows to check out if you’re after a camp music party

OUTinPerth -
One thing you can always guarantee at Fringe World is shows that feature your favourite hits from years gone by.
Read more

Roger Cook says WA won’t be getting lock-out laws that destroyed Sydney’s nightlife

OUTinPerth -
The WA premier says there are many ways to keep nightclub patrons safe.
Read more

Sydney man faces court over homophobic slurs and abuse delivered in gay-friendly venue

Graeme Watson -
The judge told him he was an example of "the Ugly Australia" .
Read more
Old Lira. Delicious roman sourdough pizza since 2013.

About us

Most recent

Most popular

Subscribe

OUTinPerth is created on the land of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this country and its waters, and pay our respect to Elders past and present.

(c) 2023 Speirins Media Pty Ltd - All rights reserved. LGBTQIA+ News and Culture