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

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Sarah Baum
Jul 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
Jul 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
Jul 19, 2023 The 1994 game was a defeat for the Blue Jays in more ways than one.
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A rumor claimed that Talladega Superspeedway held a Pride Day that achieved the lowest attendance in the Alabama track's history.

Did a Talladega 'Pride Day' Achieve Lowest Attendance in the Track's History?

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Jordan Liles
Jun 22, 2023 A rumor about Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway hosting a "Pride Day" was virally shared in June ...
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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'?

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Jordan Liles
Jun 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
Jun 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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did michael jordan end his partnership with nike over dylan mulvaney partnership

Did Michael Jordan End Partnership with Nike Over Dylan Mulvaney Promo?

Written by:
Damakant Jayshi
Apr 20, 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame player Michael Jordan signed his first sneaker contract with Nike sports ...
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Is LeBron James the 'World Leader' Who Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Apr 13, 2023 Many versions of this meme have spread online.
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A rumor claimed that Patrick Mahomes was facing cheating allegations about drugs and had been caught with Erexo Plus male enhancement supplements.

New Mahomes 'Cheating Allegations' Rumor Falsely Claims He Took Male Enhancement Pills

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 20, 2023 What made this second drug rumor about 2023 Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes more dangerous was th ...
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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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Elon Musk deleted a tweet that said Go Eagles after they lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

Did Elon Musk Delete a 'Go Eagles' Tweet After Team's Super Bowl Loss?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 13, 2023 Tweet screenshots are easy to fake. However, this one was real.
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Did Elon Musk Sit with Rupert Murdoch at Super Bowl LVII?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 13, 2023 Video and photos of the moment were posted to social media after airing during Fox's TV broadcast.
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Did a Reporter Ask Doug Williams How Long He'd Been a Black Quarterback?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 22, 2004 "Doug, are you upset about all the questions about your being the first black quarterback in the ...
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A tweet claimed to have leaked the script for Super Bowl LVII.

Was a Super Bowl LVII 'Script' Leaked Online?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 6, 2023 A comedic discussion that featured former NFL player Arian Foster likely inspired this viral tweet.
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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 Damar Hamlin Die from the COVID Vaccine and a 'Body Double' Take His Place?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 24, 2023 Conspiracy theories swirled around Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's first public appearance a ...
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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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Is WWE Being Sold to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan 11, 2023 The professional wrestling organization has had some leadership shake-ups.
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Tom Brady never endorsed CBD gummies despite what was being promoted in sexually-explicit Facebook ads.

Tom Brady Never Endorsed CBD Gummies, Despite Scams Appearing in Facebook Ads

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 11, 2023 Facebook ads containing sexually explicit pictures claimed with a clickbait headline that the Ta ...
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