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  • ESPN and the Construction of Gay Identity

    Creator:
    Cook, Alexandra Cleo
    Abstract:
    On February 9th, 2014 Michael Sam stated in an interview with ESPN's "Outside the Lines" that he is gay. Since he was drafted, Sam will become the first ever openly gay player in NFL history. The following study aims to explore ESPN's coverage of Michael Sam, with a goal of...
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    Masters Thesis
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    the NFL, it is crucial to look at how Sam is portrayed in the media, and if media portrayed has any