NFL Michael Sam Receives Arthur Ashe Courage Award Published July 16, 2014 St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs on Wednesday night and deservedly so. His speech was pretty powerful and definitely a must-watch. [YouTube] In this article:Michael Sam, St. Louis Rams Recent Posts Former Michigan OL Announces Transfer To Arizona Two Teams Reportedly Favorites To Land Former Bama RB Justice Haynes Top Michigan Player Had Some Fun At Expense Of Ohio State Star After Playoff Game Michigan In Hot Pursuit Of Former Top Recruit Who Spurned Wolverines In High School One-Time Michigan LB Announces Transfer To Alabama