Coy Wire : In battle for equality in sports , Michael Sam is a difference-maker . Never before has there been an openly gay player active on a roster in the three biggest professional sports leagues -- NFL , MLB and NBA . The NFL has been criticized by some players and coaches over the past few years because of its treatment of gay players. He was a star player with the fifth-ranked Missouri Tigers and says his team stood behind him . Wire : The time has come for this ; ignorance can be overcome .
Coy Wire : In battle for equality in sports , Michael Sam is a difference-maker . The NFL has been criticized by some players and coaches over the past few years because of its treatment of gay players. He was a star player with the fifth-ranked Missouri Tigers and says his team stood behind him . Wire : The time has come for this ; ignorance can be overcome .