23 Jun 2021

NFL player Carl Nasib comes out as gay

From Morning Report, 6:22 am on 23 June 2021

For the first time, an active NFL player has come out as gay.

Las Vegas Raiders player Carl Nasib made the announcement in an Instagram post.

Sports organisations and LGBTQ-plus groups around the world have rallied in support for Nasib's declaration.

It marks growing acceptance and inclusion for LGBTQ-plus athletes in the world of professional sports.

Associated Press global sports correspondent Rob Harris spoke to Corin Dann.