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Riley Gaines Settled a Lawsuit Against Swimmer Lia Thomas for $1.2M?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 16, 2023

Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines has criticized an NCAA decision that allowed Thomas, who is ...

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An image that claims Riley Gaines was chosen as "Woman of the Year" over Megan Rapinoe is labeled as satire.

Was Riley Gaines Chosen as 'Woman of the Year' Over Megan Rapinoe?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Aug. 11, 2023

We've previously fact-checked other questionable claims about Rapinoe that spread during the 202 ...

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Was Megan Rapinoe Released by US Olympic Team After Women's World Cup 'Blunder'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Aug. 7, 2023

Facebook commenters shared an online article that promoted the Rapinoe rumor, adding negative co ...

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Did US Olympics Women's Teams Threaten to Quit Over Trans Athlete Lia Thomas Try-Out?

Written by: Sarah Baum

July 27, 2023

This rumor originated from a website that describes its output as satirical.

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Two Black men smile at each other while linking pinkies. The one on the left is wearing a red suit, while the one on the right is wearing a black suit. A Black boy can be seen faintly behind the Black man on the right.

No Evidence COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 25, 2023

There’s no evidence confirming that Bronny James has myocarditis, either.

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Did Toronto Blue Jays Star Joe Carter Wear a Misspelled "Torotno" Jersey?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

July 19, 2023

The 1994 game was a defeat for the Blue Jays in more ways than one.

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Can You Get a Free Bus Ticket by Doing 20 Squats in Romania?

Written by: Aleksandra Wrona

June 23, 2023

Social media users claimed that Romania introduced an innovative way to encourage people to stay ...

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Charles Barkley was not leaving Inside the NBA on TNT nor did he resign or have his contract abruptly terminated.

Is Charles Barkley Leaving TNT's 'Inside the NBA'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

June 13, 2023

The headline of an online article read, "TNT Has Pointed The Finger At Charles’s Wife, Maureen B ...

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No, Sweden Did Not Declare Sex a Sport

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

June 5, 2023

The claim was related to the promotion of a so-called “European Sex Championship,” in which each ...

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Satire: NCAA Strips Lia Thomas Of National Championship After Unfavorable Test Results

No, NCAA Didn't Strip Lia Thomas of National Championship After Test Results

Written by: David Emery

May 13, 2023

The source of this false claim, a website called The Dunning-Kruger Times, stipulates that "Ever ...

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A claim that Michael Jordan has turned down a Disney ad campaign is labeled satire.

Did Michael Jordan Turn Down $120M Ad Deal with Disney?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 10, 2023

Misleading social media posts claimed the basketball legend turned down an offer "to be the new ...

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Two white men hug surrounded by people. One is wearing a red jersey that says "Kelce 87," while the other is wearing a green helmet. A reporter is interviewing a person to the left side of the photo, while a cameraperson is on the right side of the two.

Fact-Checking the 2023 Super Bowl

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 15, 2023

From a fake post to what some may call "satanic panic" over Rihanna's performance, here's everyt ...

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A false rumor said that Patrick Mahomes tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs PEDs after the Super Bowl.

No, Patrick Mahomes Did Not Test Positive for Drugs After Super Bowl Victory

Written by: Jordan Liles

Feb. 13, 2023

A tweet from an apparent satire account spread across the internet like wildfire on the day afte ...

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rihanna super bowl halftime - was she wearing satanic pentagram symbol?

Did Rihanna Wear a 'Satanic' Pentagram During Her Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Written by: David Emery

Feb. 13, 2023

Last we checked, a pentagram was a five-pointed star.

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Did Florida HS Athletics Association Recommend Requiring Student Athletes To Submit Menstrual Info?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 26, 2023

Abortion rights advocates worry that students' reproductive privacy is at risk.

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Did Aaron Rodgers See a 'Hat Man' Holding a Dead Rabbit While on Ayahuasca?

Written by: Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 18, 2023

The athlete has talked about having ayahuasca (a plant-based psychedelic) before.

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Astros program 1966 vs. Cubs

Why Does a 1966 Astros Baseball Program Show a Cub Drinking LSD?

Written by: David Mikkelson

June 7, 2021

Do not attribute to baseball feuds what can be explained by drugs.

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Does FIFA Plan on Keeping Pele's Feet in Its Museum?

Written by: Alex Kasprak

Jan. 3, 2023

The legendary footballer's death brought both remembrances and rumors.

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Did Lil Wayne Tweet He Would 'Piss' in Mark Cuban's Mouth?

Written by: Dan Evon

May 18, 2022

Well, that escalated quickly.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives on the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.

LeBron James Is Not Requesting Trade from Lakers, Despite 'Verified' Parody Impersonation Account

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 9, 2022

A brand new Twitter account appeared to pay to receive a checkmark badge and pretended to be LeB ...

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