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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib made history on Monday after coming out as the first active openly gay player in the NFL, announcing his sexual orientation in a post on social media.
NFL player Carl Nassib has taken to Instagram to come out as gay. The move is being called a watershed moment for American football, the country's most popular sport. Nassib's announcement comes as he enters his sixth season in the league and during Pride Month. We take a closer look.
In this edition: online reactions as the NFL drafts its first openly gay player; Iranian women ditching their hijabs on Facebook; and wingsuit enthusiasts hurtle down a mountainside in Italy.
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American Football player, Damar Hamlin has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after collapsing during a NFL match.
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