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Publication: Sports
Snopes→ Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant’s Remains Shared ‘For a Laugh’
Vanessa Bryant's attorney told jurors that the cell-phone photos shot at the crash scene by a deputy and a fire captain were “visual gossip" viewed “for a laugh," and had no official purpose.
Snopes→ Do These Photos Show People ‘Sky Camping’?
True or false, you'll only catch us "sky camping" inside the cabin of an airplane.
Snopes→ Serena Williams Says ‘Countdown Has Begun’ on Tennis Career
23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced she is ready to step away from tennis.
Logically→ Satanic rituals were performed at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
There is no proof to support that the Games included Satanic rituals. The Raging Bull used at an event has a special significance to the host city.
Snopes→ No, Mike Tomlin Didn’t Say ‘No More Kneeling’ on His Field
The Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach has expressed support for his players who take a stand against social injustice.
Snopes→ No, Conor McGregor Did Not Die in August 2022
Sooner or later, a completely unfounded death hoax is visited upon most celebrities.
Snopes→ Kremlin Says Griner Swap Must Be Discussed Without Publicity
The Kremlin said that it's open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue.
Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Convicted at Drug Trial, Sentenced to 9 Years
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars.
Snopes→ NFL Suspends Dolphins Owner for Tampering with Brady, Payton
The league's investigation found the Dolphins did not intentionally lose games during the 2019 season, but the team had impermissible communication with Brady and his and Payton's agent, Don Yee.
Snopes→ Vin Scully, Dodgers Broadcaster for 67 Years, Dies at 94
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night.
Snopes→ Norman Says Tiger Woods Turned Down $700-800M Saudi Offer
Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was "somewhere in that neighborhood” of $700 million to $800 million to take part in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.
Snopes→ Browns QB Deshaun Watson Suspended for 6 Games
Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual harassment and assault.
Snopes→ England Beats Germany 2-1 in European Championship Final
England beat Germany 2-1 in the final of the European Championship after extra time on Sunday to win its first major women’s soccer title.
Snopes→ Commanders Owner Dan Snyder Testifies Before House Committee
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder testified before a congressional committee investigating the NFL team’s history of workplace misconduct.
Logically→ A video shows tennis ace Rafael Nadal collapsing at a press conference due to side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
A video of Rafael Nadal experiencing leg muscle cramps at a press conference in 2011 has been incorrectly linked to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Says Poor Translation Clouded Arrest in Russia
American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning.
Snopes→ Griner’s Russian Trial Considers Medicinal Use of Cannabis
The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.
Snopes→ Big Papi a Big Hit at His Baseball Hall of Fame Induction
David Ortiz promised to speak from the heart. As usual, Big Papi delivered.
Snopes→ Juan Soto Overcomes JRod, Contract Talk to Win HR Derby
Soto won the Derby for the first time, holding off Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez 19-18 in the final.
Snopes→ Ouch! Actor Cranston Hit by Liner at All-Star Celeb Softball
Bryan Cranston was hoping to get a hit in the All-Star Celebrity Softball game at Dodger Stadium. Instead, the “Breaking Bad” actor got hit.
Snopes→ Did Mike Tyson Post About Social Media Making People ‘Too Comfortable’?
While researching how — and where — this quote meme about former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson appeared online, we discovered a suspicious Facebook group.
Snopes→ Did WNBA MVP Kelsey Plum Receive a Trophy That Cost Only $18?
Many sports trophies, including those for the WNBA, are made by Tiffany & Co.
Snopes→ Jim Thorpe Reinstated As Sole Winner for 1912 Olympic Golds
Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm — nearly 110 years after being stripped of those gold medals.
Snopes→ Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star Had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis
A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, presented a court with a doctor's letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain.
Snopes→ Former NFL Receiver Demaryius Thomas’ Family Says He Had CTE
Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas is the latest in a growing list of football players diagnosed with CTE.
Snopes→ White House: Biden Has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help
Brittney Griner's appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home.
Snopes→ Big Ten Votes to Add USC, UCLA As Members Starting in 2024
In a surprising and seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024.
Snopes→ Trial for US Basketball Star Begins in Moscow-Area Court
American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges.
Snopes→ Serena Williams Loses at Wimbledon in 1st Match in a Year
Serena Williams began — and ended — her comeback at Wimbledon after 364 days out of singles competition looking very much like someone who hadn’t competed in just that long.
Snopes→ US Basketball Star Griner Appears in Russian Court
A Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1.
Snopes→ Avalanche Dethrone Lightning to Win Stanley Cup for 3rd Time
After years of playoff disappointments, the Colorado Avalanche are back atop hockey’s mountain after dethroning the two-time defending champions.
Snopes→ US Coach Makes Dramatic Rescue of Artistic Swimmer at Worlds
Andrea Fuentes prevented a tragedy at the swimming world championships with her quick reaction.
Snopes→ Rob Gronkowski Retires, Won’t Join Tom Brady for 3rd Season
Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, meaning he will not join Tom Brady for a third season in Tampa Bay.
Snopes→ Deshaun Watson Settles 20 of 24 Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement to settle 20 of the 24 civil lawsuits that had been filed by women who accused him of sexual assault and harassment.
Snopes→ Are There No Athletes Assigned Female at Birth Who Transitioned and Competed in Men’s Sports?
Meanwhile, transgender women are effectively banned from competing in women’s events by world FINA, the world swimming body.
Snopes→ Fitzpatrick a Winner Again at Brookline As US Open Champion
On a back nine filled with clutch moments, Fitzpatrick delivered the biggest of them all.
Snopes→ Warriors Beat Celtics 103-90 to Win 4th NBA Title in 8 Years
The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
Snopes→ Serena Williams Gets Wild-Card Entry for Wimbledon Singles
Serena Williams is going to play at Wimbledon, after all.
Snopes→ WNBA Star Griner’s Russia Detention Extended for Third Time
WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2.