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Did Washington D.C.'s Football Team Change Its Name To 'Redhawks'?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Dec. 13, 2017

Native American activists published several elaborate fake web sites as a "satirical action" aga ...

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Is Janet Jackson Banned From Performing at the Super Bowl?

Written by: Dan Evon

Oct. 23, 2017

Though the star has not performed at the halftime show since the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" ...

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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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Why Are NFL Players on the Sidelines for the National Anthem?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Oct. 24, 2016

For much of the NFL's history, players weren't present on the field during the playing of "The S ...

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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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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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A false and misleading ad said that Tom Brady's new yacht or boat that is bigger than the Titanic.

Is Tom Brady's Yacht Bigger Than the Titanic?

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 7, 2022

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady does own a yacht, but this claim from an online ad left ...

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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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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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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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Did Maroon 5 Donate Their Super Bowl Halftime Show Earnings to Charity?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 5, 2019

A charitable donation didn't spare the band from criticism for accommodating the NFL.

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Did the Supreme Court Rule in 1943 That No One Can Be Forced to Participate in Patriotic Rituals?

Written by: David Emery

Aug. 13, 2018

The Supreme Court's 1943 ruling applied to school board officials and other government entities, ...

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Is The NFL's History of Free Speech Issues Accurately Portrayed in This List?

Written by: Dan Evon

June 14, 2018

A list purportedly demonstrating the National Football League's hypocrisy regarding free express ...

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Was a German Football Club Banned After Failing to Give a Nazi Salute?

Written by: Dan Evon

May 25, 2018

News reports of a German football club's getting banned in 1934 after failing to give the Nazi s ...

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Did an Eagles Fan Steal an Ostrich from the Zoo During Super Bowl Chaos?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 5, 2018

As Philadelphians destroyed their city in celebration, a ridiculous rumor took hold on social me ...

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Was an NFL Lawyer Who Claimed the Super Bowl Is 'Rigged' Found Dead?

Written by: David Mikkelson

Jan. 29, 2018

In 2018 the hoaxes and fake news about a "rigged" Super Bowl started even before the game was pl ...

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