LOS ANGELES — Michael Sam delivered an incredibly powerful speech after accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2014 ESPYs on Wednesday night. There weren't many dry eyes in the room following the words of Sam, who was honored for his
July 17, 2014 12:10 PM EDT — Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted by the NFL, was awarded the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ESPN's ESPY awards. Here's a guide to who he thanked during his emotional speech. (The Washington Post)
Michael Sam accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY's Wednesday night and gave a touching speech about his experience since coming out as he attempts to become the first openly gay player to play in an
Michael Sam received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday night, following his groundbreaking decision to come out in February and become the NFL's first openly gay player. PHOTOS THR's Sports
Sam then quoted Arthur Ashe — "Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can," — and noted, "Those were the words to live by, whether you're black or white, young or old, straight or gay. Football raised me, football taught me about