In case you're not familiar with the story, Michael Sam became the first openly gay NFL player this year, and it's a huge step forward not just for American football, but for sports in general.
Long seen as a place dominated by machismo and homophobia, Sam's example of standing up and being true to himself to become the first openly-gay NFL player has surely inspired thousands across his home country in the United States and around the world who have been touched by his story.
Last night, the courage of making that stand was awarded at the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, as Sam was presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award by Dwayne Johnson. Sam went on to make a moving speech that got him a huge round of applause, and we're fairly sure there wasn't a dry eye in the house either.
Sam's message is not only touching but important, and his ability to make a great speech ensures that a lot of people get to hear what he has to say. Now if you'll excuse us, there's something in our eye...
Via ForTheWin.com