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Are players whose pictures grace 'Madden NFL' video games doomed by a curse?

'The Madden Curse': Are NFL Cover Players Doomed to Injury or Obscurity?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Aug. 27, 2006

“Bad luck” happens to just about everyone sooner or later, but we only take especial note of it ...

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Cleveland Browns Forced to Issue Refunds to 90 Percent of Season Ticket Holders?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Sept. 25, 2017

A "satirical" web site published a false claim that certain NFL teams issued refunds to a majori ...

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Are NFL Players Required to Stand on the Field During the National Anthem?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Sept. 24, 2017

Confusing claims about whether the NFL's rulebook or game operations manual specifically require ...

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Do Prostitutes Flock to the City The Super Bowl is Held Every Year?

Written by: Snopes Staff

Feb. 5, 2012

This widely-believed piece of lore pops up every year before the big game.

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A high school football team led the singing of the national anthem after the band couldn't make it to the game. This occurred in 2019.

Did a High School Football Team Lead the National Anthem After Being Told It Wouldn't Be Played?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 31, 2022

According to a popular article that was shared in 2022, events that occurred in 2019 were inspir ...

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Mike Tomlin

No, Mike Tomlin Didn't Say 'No More Kneeling' on His Field

Written by: David Emery

Aug. 5, 2022

The Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach has expressed support for his players who take a stand again ...

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Did Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Get New 'Handmaid' Uniforms?

Written by: Dan Evon

Sept. 3, 2021

Under Texas' new law, citizens can sue anyone who performs, funds, or helps a person get an abor ...

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Carl Nassib came out as gay on Instagram and is purportedly a Republican voter.

Is Carl Nassib a Registered Republican Voter?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

June 23, 2021

After Nassib made history as the first openly gay active NFL player in June 2021, attention quic ...

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In April 2021, the Las Vegas Raiders tweeted out the words "I can breathe," after Derek Chauvin's conviction for killing George Floyd.

Yes, the Las Vegas Raiders Tweeted 'I Can Breathe' After Chauvin Conviction

Written by: Dan MacGuill

April 21, 2021

Many online observers criticized what they presented as a crass play on words by the NFL franchi ...

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Bill Belichick purportedly reacted to a Mac Jones overthrow at an Alabama football pro day.

Did Bill Belichick Shake His Head at Mac Jones' Overthrow?

Written by: Jordan Liles

April 1, 2021

It's quite imaginative to believe that Belichick and a number of other NFL coaches and general m ...

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Washington football team helmet

Did Walter 'Blackie' Wetzel Design Washington, DC Football Team's Logo?

Written by: Jessica Lee

July 16, 2020

The claim circulated online in July 2020 after the NFL team said it was dropping its "Redskins" ...

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Super Bowl LIV Video Clips of Trump, Beyonce, Jay-Z Spur Anthem Outrage

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 4, 2020

Their activities during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the game became f ...

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Was an NFL Player Fined for Wearing a 'Man of God' Headband?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 8, 2019

The NFL is well known for strictly enforcing their very detailed dress code.

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Tom Brady on a football field.

Did NFL Champion Tom Brady Attribute His Success to Gisele Bündchen's 'Witchcraft'?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Feb. 12, 2019

A conservative Christian radio host made hay with throwaway remarks made by the six-time Super B ...

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Did NFL Quarterback Joe Namath Kneel During the National Anthem?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 12, 2019

Believe it or not, you can kneel on a football field without protesting something.

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Tom Brady on a football field.

Did Tom Brady Kiss Bill Belichick on the Lips?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 5, 2019

Tom Brady has kissed a lot of people during his six Super Bowl celebrations, but was head coach ...

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Did a National Football League Coach Reverse a Decision to Sign Colin Kaepernick After a Presidential Call?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 31, 2017

Rumors that the Patriots' Bill Belichick reversed a decision to sign the player after a call fro ...

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Did Cops 'Take a Knee' and Leave the Washington Redskins Stranded Overnight in Their Locker Room?

Written by: Kim LaCapria

Oct. 26, 2017

No, police didn't strand the football team in their locker room after a game against the Philade ...

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American football player running across a stylized field at night

Did a Football Fan Sit on an American Flag While Wearing a Shirt Reading 'I Stand for the National Anthem'?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Oct. 17, 2017

A sports news web site published the photograph, which was taken during a game between the New Y ...

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Colin Kaepernick

Did Colin Kaepernick Say He Would Stand for the National Anthem If Signed by an NFL Team?

Written by: Dan MacGuill

Oct. 11, 2017

News reports were based on false claims made by a CBS reporter, who has since resiled from them.

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