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Missouri All-American Michael Sam says he is gay, and the defensive end could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL. Mike McGlinchey Jersey . In interviews with ESPN, The New York Times and Outsports that were published Sunday, Sam said he came out to all his teammates and coaches at Missouri in August. "I am an openly, proud gay man," he said. Sam will participate in the NFL combine later this month in Indianapolis and is currently projected to be a mid-round draft pick in May. "Its a big deal. No one has done this before. And its kind of a nervous process, but I know what I want to be ... I want to be a football player in the NFL," he told ESPN. The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Sam participated in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., last month after leading the Southeastern Conference in sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (19). He was the SEC defensive player of the year. There have been a few NFL players who have come out after their playing days, including Kwame Harris and Dave Kopay. Last year, NBA player Jason Collins announced he was gay after the season. Collins, a 35-year-old backup centre, was a free agent when he came out and has not signed with a new team this season. MLS star and U.S. national team player Robbie Rogers also came out a year ago. "His courage will inspire millions to live their truth," Rogers tweeted about Sam. Division III Willamette kicker Conner Mertens, a redshirt freshman, said last month he was bisexual. "We admire Michael Sams honesty and courage," the NFL said in statement. "Michael is a football player. Any player with ability and determination can succeed in the NFL. We look forward to welcoming and supporting Michael Sam in 2014." Sams announcement comes at a time gay rights issues and sports have collided at the Olympics in Sochi. Russias anti-gay law has received much attention, and criticism, because of the games. "By rewriting the script for countless young athletes, Michael has demonstrated the leadership that, along with his impressive skills on the field, makes him a natural fit for the NFL," said Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, a leading lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender media advocacy organization. "With acceptance of LGBT people rising across our coasts -- in our schools, churches, and workplaces -- its clear that America is ready for an openly gay football star." The NFLs sexual orientation, anti-discrimination and harassment policy states: Coaches, General Managers and others responsible for interviewing and hiring draft-eligible players and free agents must not seek information concerning or make personnel decisions based on a players sexual orientation. This includes asking questions during an interview that suggest that the players sexual orientation will be a factor in the decision to draft or sign him. Examples: Do you like women or men? How well do you do with the ladies? Do you have a girlfriend? Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams tweeted: "I could care less about a mans sexual preference! i care about winning games and being respectful in the locker room!" Williams teammate, cornerback Drayton Florence, posted on his Twitter account: "No comment but it can be a distraction in the locker room. At least hes open with it much respect!" Sam said many people at the Senior Bowl, an all-star game for NFL prospects, seemed to know he was gay. "I didnt realize how many people actually knew, and I was afraid that someone would tell or leak something out about me," he told ESPN. "I want to own my truth. ... No one else should tell my story but me." Sam told the Times he dated a man on the Missouri swim team and came out to teammates LDamian Washington and Marvin Foster about a year ago, before letting the whole team know during last preseason. "Coaches just wanted to know a little about ourselves, our majors, where were from, and something that no one knows about you," Sam told ESPN. "And I used that opportunity just to tell them that I was gay. And their reaction was like, Michael Sam finally told us." Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said in a statement Sunday night he was proud of Sam and how he represented the program. "Michael is a great example of just how important it is to be respectful of others, hes taught a lot of people here firsthand that it doesnt matter what your background is, or your personal orientation, were all on the same team and we all support each other," Pinkel said. "If Michael doesnt have the support of his teammates like he did this past year, I dont think theres any way he has the type of season he put together." Missouri linebacker Donovan Bonner was a teammate of Sams for five years. "We knew of his status for 5 years and not one team member, coach, or staff member said anything says a lot about our family atmosphere," Bonner tweeted. San Francisco 49ers Jerseys . -- The Orlando Magic have made no secret that the future of their franchise will depend on how well they can develop their young players. Cassius Marsh Jersey . Returning to Davis Cup tennis, Federer cruised past Ilija Bozoljac, winning 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 in less than two hours. Federer faced little challenge from Bozoljac, who served well but still was no match for his Swiss opponent. http://www.49ersrookiestore.com/49ers-Dante-Pettis-Jersey/ . Zdeno Chara scored with 13 seconds left in regulation after David Krejci tied it late, lifting the Bruins to a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night in a game that saw Orpik taken from the ice on a stretcher.Lifelong Manchester United fan Usain Bolt believes Louis van Gaal is not the right fit for the club and says he wanted to see Jurgen Klopp appointed at Old Trafford. Bolt, who has won six Olympic gold medals and will compete at the Games in Rio this summer, believes players do not want to play for the Dutchman and criticised his style of football. Pick your team Aguero? Ozil? De Bruyne? Pick your Fantasy Six-a-Side team for the chance to win ￡10,000 United currently sit fifth in the Premier League going into Saturdays fixture with Norwich and are four points behind Manchester City in the race for Champions League qualification but do have an FA Cup final against Crystal Palace to look forward to. Bolt has criticised Louis van Gaals style of play Van Gaal accepts he cannot afford to lose any of the clubs four remaining fixtures this season, but Bolt says he is not the right man for the job and revealed he would rather the club had appointed Klopp before he joined Liverpool.It [the season] has been up and down - I wouldnt say Im happy. I think a lot of players dont want to come to the team under Van Gaal, I think players dont want to play for him, the Jamaican sprinter told TV2 Norway. Bolt on a previous visit to Manchester United training with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson He plays a different style of football which Manchester United doesnt really play. Tarvarius Moore 49ers Jersey. We are more of an attacking team and he likes to pass the ball.Im not saying hes not a good coach but, personally, I just think hes not right for Manchester United. Bolt says Louis van Gaal is not the right fit for Manchester United I actually wanted to see Klopp, the Liverpool coach, because when we had Sir Alex Ferguson we were more of an attacking team and Klopp is an attacking coach, he really plays attacking football.In the past Bolt, 29, has said he would love to turn to football when he retires from athletics and it appears as though he is still keen to turn out for United. Bolt says he had wanted to see United appoint Jurgen Klopp before he joined Liverpool If I got a chance to play for the team, I would love to play for Manchester United, even if it is just one game, he said.It would be great because it is my favourite team. I have supported them for years so if I got a chance to play one or two matches Id be happy. Also See: LVG: We cant afford to lose Smalling wants to repay LVG Van Gaal bemoans injury curse Who will make top four? 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