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Snopes→ Ex-NFL Player Out of Prison After 18 Years for Murder Plot
Former NFL wide receiver Rae Carruth has been released from prison after serving 18 years for conspiring to murder the mother of his unborn child.
Snopes→ Is The NFL’s History of Free Speech Issues Accurately Portrayed in This List?
A list purportedly demonstrating the National Football League's hypocrisy deals largely with genuine incidents — but whether these are "free speech" issues is debatable and some of the details are inaccurate.
Truth or Fiction?→ Tim Tebow Kneeled During the National Anthem to Protest Abortion-Fiction!
Tim Tebow Kneeled During the National Anthem to Protest Abortion-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Former NFL quarter back Tim Tebow kneeled during the national anthem to protest abortion and didn’t draw the same criticism as former quarterback Colin K
Snopes→ Did Tim Tebow Kneel During the National Anthem in Protest of Abortion?
Tim Tebow and Colin Kaepernick are both famous for kneeling during football games, but in dramatically different contexts.
Snopes→ Was a German Football Club Banned After Failing to Give a Nazi Salute?
News reports of a German football club's getting banned in 1934 after failing to give the Nazi salute are real, but the team's actions were not in protest of the Third Reich.
Snopes→ Did an Eagles Fan Steal an Ostrich from the Zoo During Super Bowl Chaos?
As Philadelphians destroyed their city in celebration, a ridiculous rumor took hold on social media.
Snopes→ Philly Cops Use Hydraulic Fluid on Poles to Deter Climbers
While Philadelphia Eagles fans prepare for the Super Bowl, police are working to keep any victory celebrations firmly on the ground.
Snopes→ Super Bowl Myths and Legends
A compendium of the most popular legends and rumors associated with the Super Bowl. How many have you heard?
Snopes→ Georgia Senate Blasts NFL Denial of ‘Please Stand’ Ad
The debate over whether the NFL should let players kneel during the national anthem flared up in state government as some legislators and a governor disparaged the league.
Snopes→ Was an NFL Lawyer Who Claimed the Super Bowl Is ‘Rigged’ Found Dead?
This year the hoaxes and fake news about a "rigged" Super Bowl started even before the game was played.
Snopes→ Did NFL Decide Not to Televise National Anthem Before Super Bowl?
An inaccurate meme claims the national anthem won't be televised before the Super Bowl.
Snopes→ NFL Admits to Rigging Games?
A deceptive video created by a "satire" Facebook page quickly spread on social media.
Snopes→ NFL Rejects Veterans Group’s Ad for Super Bowl Program
The NFL has denied advertising space in the Super Bowl program for a veterans group that declined to alter language about standing for the national anthem.
Truth or Fiction?→ Retired Navy Commander John Wells Declines Saints Invitation Over National Anthem Protests-Truth!
Retired Navy Commander John Wells Declines Saints Award Over National Anthem Protests-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Retired Navy Commander John Wells declined an award from the New Orleans Saints for his work to raise awareness about veterans’ health
Snopes→ Did the NFL Stop Donations to Breast Cancer and Military Charities in Order to Fund Black Lives Matter?
Web sites misrepresent details of an agreement between the National Football League and protesting players.
Snopes→ Did Washington D.C.’s Football Team Change Its Name To ‘Redhawks’?
Native American activists published several elaborate fake web sites as a "satirical action" against the Redskins franchise.
Snopes→ First NFL Team Declares Bankruptcy Over ‘Take a Knee’ Protests?
A fake news article seemingly reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars had filed for bankruptcy was mistaken as real news by some readers.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sylvia Thompson on NFL: Enough With the Victimhood Millionaire Athletes-Commentary!
Sylvia Thompson on NFL: Enough With the Victimhood Millionaire Athletes-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: Conservative commentator Sylvia Thompson penned a column on NFL protests titled, “Enough With the Victimhood: Millionaire Athletes and Their Lo
Snopes→ Did Papa John’s Withdraw Their NFL Advertising Over Anthem Protests?
The pizza chain will be removing the NFL logo and the label of "official sponsor" from their television commercials, but they have not stopped advertising with the league.
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction!
Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys defense end Damontre Moore was cut by team owner Jerry Jones after Moore raised his fist in the air after the national anthem. The Truth: D
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction!
Jerry Jones Cut Damontre Moore for Raising Fist After National Anthem-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys defense end Damontre Moore was cut by team owner Jerry Jones after Moore raised his fist in the air after the national anthem. The Truth: D
Truth or Fiction?→ Cops Take a Knee, Strand Redskins Players in Locker Room Overnight-Fiction!
Cops Take a Knee, Strand Redskins Players in Locker Room Overnight-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The Washington Redskins were stranded in a locker room in Philadelphia after local police officers “took a knee” and refused to escort players to
Truth or Fiction?→ Cops Take a Knee, Strand Redskins Players in Locker Room Overnight-Fiction!
Cops Take a Knee, Strand Redskins Players in Locker Room Overnight-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The Washington Redskins were stranded in a locker room in Philadelphia after local police officers “took a knee” and refused to escort players to
Snopes→ Veterans Day Tribute at Lambeau Field Not Aired by ESPN?
Photographs show a 2011 NFL Veterans Day tribute that ESPN supposedly omitted from their pre-game coverage.
Truth or Fiction?→ “NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records
“NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: In the wake of NFL national anthem protests, a commentary dubbed “NFL Role Models?” making the rounds in forwar
Truth or Fiction?→ “NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records
“NFL Role Models” Email Takes Aim at NFL Player’s Character, Records-Truth! & Outdated! Summary of eRumor: In the wake of NFL national anthem protests, a commentary dubbed “NFL Role Models?” making the rounds in forwar
Snopes→ Did a Football Fan Sit on an American Flag While Wearing a Shirt Reading ‘I Stand for the National Anthem’?
A sports news web site published the photograph, which was taken during a game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots.
Snopes→ Did a Football Fan Sit on an American Flag While Wearing a Shirt Reading ‘I Stand for the National Anthem’?
A sports news web site published the photograph, which was taken during a game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots.
Truth or Fiction?→ Jerry Jones: Dallas Cowboys Players Protesting National Anthem Will Be Benched-Truth!
Jerry Jones: Dallas Cowboys Players Protesting National Anthem Will Be Benched-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said players who disrespect the flag by kneeling for the national anthem will be benched. The Truth: Jerry Jones i
Snopes→ Trump Says US Should Change Tax Law to Punish NFL
President Trump suggested the U.S. change its tax laws to punish organizations like the NFL if members are "disrespecting" the national anthem or flag.
Snopes→ ESPN Suspends Anchor for Breaking Social Media Rules
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill was suspended by the network for two weeks for making political statements on social media.
Truth or Fiction?→ Member of Seattle Seahawks Burns American Flag in Locker Room-Fiction!
Member of Seattle Seahawks Burns American Flag in Locker Room-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo shows Michael Bennet, a member of the Seattle Seahawks, burning the American flag in the team’s locker room. The Truth: False reports that the Seatt
Truth or Fiction?→ Gordon Ramsay’s Entire Staff Takes a Knee, Refuses to Serve NFL Team-Fiction!
Gordon Ramsay’s Entire Staff Takes a Knee, Refuses to Serve NFL Team-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Gordon Ramsay refused to serve members of the Miami Dolphins, instructing his restaurant staff to take a knee, because of NFL player protests during
Snopes→ Did the CEO of Hardwick Clothes Cut Ties With the NFL Over ‘Unpatriotic’ Protests?
News reports accurately describe a decision made by Tennessee businessman Allan Jones.
Truth or Fiction?→ Flight Crew Takes Knee, Strands New Orleans Saints on Runway-Fiction!
Flight Crew Takes Knee, Strands New Orleans Saints on Runway-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A news report claims that the pilot and co-pilot of the Boeing 737 that the team was traveling on “took a knee” and stranded the Saints team on the ru
Snopes→ Did Gordon Ramsay Have Staff ‘Take a Knee,’ Refuse to Serve Miami Dolphins?
A notorious fake news site spread a rumor that Ramsay rudely ejected Miami Dolphins from his restaurant for "taking a knee" during the national anthem.
Truth or Fiction?→ Nike Drops Dallas Cowboys Sponsorship Deal Over National Anthem Protests-Fiction!
Nike Drops Dallas Cowboys Sponsorship Deal Over National Anthem Protests-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Nike has ended a sponsorship deal with the Dallas Cowboys over National Anthem player protests; the Cowboys will no longer be able to wear or sell Nike
Snopes→ Did Nike Cut Ties With the Dallas Cowboys Over National Anthem Protests?
A "satirical" web site published a fake story about the sportswear company, which has in fact expressed support for players' right to protest.
Snopes→ Did the NFL Give Donald Trump a Lifetime Ban After a Disastrous Lawsuit?
A viral meme gets some facts right about an infamous 1980s lawsuit involving Donald Trump's football team but misses the mark with others.