Michael Sam

Draft prospect Michael Sam's declaration that he is gay gives the NFL a big chance to tackle bigotry, writes Flinder Boyd

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins looks for an opening to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Landover, Maryland, on 22 December 2013

US politicians: Rename NFL Redskins

Two members of the US Congress call on the National Football League to back demands the Washington Redskins team change its name, a "racial slur".

Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam jumps into the stands at the end of a football game on November 23, 2013.

Openly gay in the NFL

Michael Sam was considered a sure pick in the professional football draft. Will coming out of the closet change all that?