Watch: Michael Sam Kisses His Boyfriend After He Was Drafted By The St. Louis Rams Football Team | Pink is the New Blog

Back in February, University of Missouri football Michael Sam came out publicly as gay a full 3 months before the NFL Draft was to take place this weekend. Just a short time ago, Sam was selected by the St. Louis Rams to play professional football for their team … making Michael Sam the first openly gay player in the National Football League. In celebration of his draft pick, Michael did what any other professional athlete would do as soon as he heard the good news … he was first overcome by raw emotion and then happily kissed his partner live on ESPN. Click the video above to see the emotional moment when Sam got the good news and see the sweet kiss he shared with his boyfriend Vito Cammisano. Then, click below to see another cute video of Michael and Vito celebrating today’s very happy news.
Here is a photo that Vito shared on his Twitter profile:

This is a very historic day for professional sports … and for the advancement of equal in this country. On the very day when marriage equality came to the state of Arkansas (of all places in the US), Michael Sam becomes the first openly gay player in the NFL. Wow. So amazing!! The sight of Michael Sam — a player in the NFL — kissing his boyfriend on ESPN is something I never even dreamed possible before today. I’m really overcome with emotion myself. Today is a great, great day.[Source, Source]