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Publication: Sports
Snopes→ Did Oakland Raiders Players Punish Derek Carr for Standing During the National Anthem?
Two conservative radio hosts claimed without proof that an unnamed source revealed a retaliation planned by the Raiders' offensive line.
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.
Washington Post→ The NFL and the First Amendment: A Guide to the Debate
““Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a (expletive) off the field right now. Out. He’s fired. He’s fired! … But you know what’s hurting the game more than th
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.
Snopes→ Did the Iowa Hawkeyes Build a Children’s Hospital Next to Their Stadium?
A Facebook post gets some facts right about a popular tradition by the University of Iowa's football team.
Truth or Fiction?→ “Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” After National Anthem Protest-Fiction!
“Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” After National Anthem Protest-Reported as Truth! Summary of eRumor: A column titled “Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” claims that Ervin was stripped of her security
Truth or Fiction?→ Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction!
Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Floyd Mayweather donated a $200 million to Houston flooding relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey struck in August 2017. The Truth: False rumors that Floyd Mayweat
Truth or Fiction?→ NFL Player Isaiah Crowell Posted Image of Police Officer Execution-Truth!
NFL Player Isaiah Crowell Posted Image of Police Officer Execution-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell posted an image of a police officer being executed on social media. The Truth: Isaiah Crowell posted a picture o
Snopes→ Mickey Mantle’s Outstanding Event
Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle sent a crude response when Yankees officials asked him to describe his 'outstanding event' at Yankee Stadium.
Snopes→ Did a Retired Marine Write an Open Letter to the NFL’s Roger Goodell About Kneeling Football Players?
A letter by Col. Jeffery Powers to the Commissioner of the National Football League about football players kneeling during "The Star-Spangled Banner" is genuine.
Snopes→ Did NFL Player Isaiah Crowell Post an Image of a Police Officer Being Killed?
The Cleveland Browns running back posted the artist's rendering to Instagram in July 2016, but quickly deleted it and repeatedly apologized, to the satisfaction of local police.
Truth or Fiction?→ President Trump Calls White House “A Real Dump”-Disputed!
President Trump Describes White House as “A Real Dump”-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: Golf magazine reported that President Trump was overheard saying the White House is “a real dump” in a private conversation at Trump Nationa
Snopes→ What Football Coach Said ‘Act Like You’ve Been There Before’?
An old football quote about touchdown celebrations has been attributed to a number of coaches, including Joe Paterno, Paul Brown, and Vince Lombardi.
Snopes→ Did Kellyanne Conway Try to Require NBA Champions to Visit the White House?
A "news/satire hybrid platform" fabricated an angry statement by Conway about the Golden State Warriors.
Truth or Fiction?→ Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction!
Wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randall Wight Jr. Shot and Killed in Ring-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: WWE wrestler “Big Show” Paul Randal Wight Jr. was shot and killed during in a steel change match in June 2017. The Truth: A well-know
Truth or Fiction?→ Golden State Warriors Skip White House Visit, Snub President Trump-Undetermined!
Golden State Warriors Won’t Visit White House, Snub President Trump-Undetermined! Summary of eRumor: The Golden State Warriors voted not to visit the White House, snubbing President Trump, after winning the 2017 NBA championship. The Truth: The
Snopes→ Soccer Stars Rally Behind Girl Disqualified from Championship
A girl says she was disqualified from a youth soccer championship because she "looks like a boy."
Snopes→ Wally Pipp’s Career-Ending ‘Headache’
Contrary to baseball folklore, Lou Gehrig's famous consecutive game streak did not begin when the Yankees' first baseman Wally Pipp sat out a game with a headache.
Snopes→ Joakim Noah Gives U.S. Soldiers the Finger, Refuses to Eat With Them?
Joakim Noah skipped a dinner with the cadets while training at West Point, but the NBA star did not give U.S. soldiers the finger.
Snopes→ Was Baseball Player Moe Berg a World War II Spy?
Washington Senators catcher Morris "Moe" Berg never made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he was proud of his service to his country.
Snopes→ Girth of a Nation
The New York Yankees did not invent pinstriped uniforms, nor did they adopt them to hide Babe Ruth's girth.