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'Have the courage to be yourself' - Michael Sam's moving awards speech

The NFL’s first openly gay player delivered inspiring words at the ESPY ceremony last night.

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MICHAEL SAM, THE first openly gay professional American football player, delivered a moving speech after accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the annual ESPY ceremony in the States last night.

The 24-year-old moved some of those present to tears as talked about what he has learned on his life journey, which has led him onto the roster of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams.

“To anyone out there, especially young people feeling like they don’t fit in, and will never be accepted, please know this: great things can happen when you have the courage to be yourself,” said Sam.

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    Jun 19th 2015, 11:21 AM

    NAMA got a bigger offer, so what is the issue? They are (allegedly) there to get the best price for the properties they have on their books. So Dublin GAA should have gone higher?

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    Jun 19th 2015, 9:38 AM

    As in Nama use the funding from the sale to help weaker counties compete with Dublin’s resources?

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    Jun 19th 2015, 11:33 AM

    I don’t think Dublin need another training complex (although the GAA would have like a smaller stadium in Dublin) but building ANOTHER hotel is a ridiculous idea.

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    Jun 19th 2015, 9:00 AM

    So NAMA recieved a higher offer did they for this Complex. I would double check that. Especially with those gangsters and their dealings.

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    Jun 19th 2015, 10:24 AM

    The Dubs are some gangsters alright.

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    Jun 19th 2015, 3:26 PM

    Stick to the fairytales egg head

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    Jun 19th 2015, 12:26 PM

    If it was the FAI or the IRFU you can be sure that a way would be found to accommodate them.

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