Rams release Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in NFL
(CNN)– The St. Louis Rams announced Saturday that Michael Sam, who made history as the first openly gay player to be drafted into the NFL, has been waived and did not make the team’s final 53-man roster. Sam, an All-American defensive end who played for …

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Down at half, US beats Turkey in basketball worlds
Kenneth Faried scored 22 points, Anthony Davis all of his 19 in the second half, and the U.S. rebounded from a rare deficit at halftime to beat Turkey 98-77 on Sunday in the Basketball World Cup.

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California: State Passes Bill Banning 'Gay Panic' and 'Trans Panic' Defenses in Criminal Cases
The California Legislature recently passed a bill that would prevent defendants in criminal cases from using the “gay panic” or “trans panic” defense to lessen their punishment or dodge punishment altogether. The bill passed the California Assembly on …

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BBC Personality's Affair Sparks Headlines in British Press
Paul Ross is taking time off from his role at BBC after the affair made headlines. read more

www.advocate.com/politics/media/2014/08/31/bbc-personalitys-affair-sparks-headlines-british-press

Team USA vs. Turkey Open Thread
Team USA plays Turkey at 12:30 pm Pacific Time on ESPN, looking for their second win in a row after beating Finland 114 to 55 on Saturday.

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