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College football star says he is gay, could be 1st publicly gay NFL player

In an interview with The New York Times, University of Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam spoke publicly about his sexual orientation and could become the first openly gay player in the National Football League.

Mr. Sam, 24, is projected to be chosen in the early rounds of the N.F.L. draft in May, ordinarily an invitation to a prosperous professional career. He said he decided to come out publicly now because he sensed that rumors were circulating.

“I just want to make sure I could tell my story the way I want to tell it,” said Mr. Sam, who also spoke with ESPN on Sunday. “I just want to own my truth.”

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