A fake Twitter account alleged that English batsman Moeen Munir Ali threatened to boycott the IPL. There is no evidence to corroborate the statement.
Publication: Sports
Snopes→ Rich Strike Highlights Horse Racing’s Lack of Diversity
Groom Jerry Dixon Jr.’s new-found recognition comes from being one of few Black horsemen left in the sport once dominated by people who look like him.
Snopes→ PGA Tour Says Saudi-Paid Players No Longer Eligible for Tour
Still to be determined is whether those players are ever welcome back.
Snopes→ Is Tom Brady’s Yacht Bigger Than the Titanic?
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady does own a yacht, but this claim from an online ad left us scratching our heads.
Snopes→ Figure Skating Minimum Age Rises to 17 Before 2026 Olympics
No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian national champion Kamila Valieva at this year's Beijing Games.
Snopes→ Billie Jean King Receives France’s Legion of Honor Award
Tennis legend and LGBTQ rights activist Billie Jean King received France’s highest civilian honor, the Legion of Honor.
Snopes→ Brittney Griner Receiving, Answering WNBA Players’ Emails
Brittney Griner can’t play with her WNBA colleagues. She can’t call them, either. But she can write.
Logically→ Former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev is joining the Aam Aadmi Party.
False reports of former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev joining politics have spread on social media. Dev has refuted the claims.
Snopes→ ‘We’re Done’: A&M’s Fisher Fires Back at ‘Narcissist’ Saban
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a “narcissist” after the Alabama coach accused the rival Aggies of using name, image, and likeness deals to land their top-ranked recruiting classes.
Snopes→ Did Lil Wayne Tweet He Would ‘Piss’ in Mark Cuban’s Mouth?
Well, that escalated quickly.
Snopes→ Detention of WNBA’S Griner in Moscow Extended for 1 Month
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Snopes→ United States to Host Rugby World Cup for 1st Time
The United States will stage a Rugby World Cup for the first time after being voted as the host of the men's tournament in 2031 and the women's tournament two years later.
Snopes→ Angels Rookie Reid Detmers Throws No-Hitter Against Rays
After 10 forgettable big league starts, the rookie left-hander exceeded even his own hopes.
Snopes→ No Charges for Mike Tyson for Punching Airplane Passenger
The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office said it has closed the case and decided against pursuing charges based on “the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.”
Snopes→ 80-1 Shot Rich Strike Races to Huge Upset in Kentucky Derby
Anyone anticipating a return to normalcy in the Kentucky Derby got a dose of crazy on Saturday when an 80-1 shot came charging up the rail to win at Churchill Downs.
Snopes→ Mr. 2,000: Baker Becomes 12th Manager to Reach 2,000 Wins
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker won his 2,000th game Tuesday night, becoming the 12th skipper in major league history to reach the milestone and the first Black man to do it.
Snopes→ US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the United States will more aggressively work to secure her release.
Snopes→ Flores Lawyer: Unconscionable for Goodell to Arbitrate Suit
Attorney Douglas Wigdor said the NFL was trying to force “behind closed doors” the claims of Brian Flores and two other Black coaches.
Snopes→ 102 Marathons in 102 Days: Amputee’s Unofficial World Record
Jacky Hunt-Broersma achieved her goal of running 102 marathons in as many days, setting an unofficial women’s world record.
Snopes→ Becker Gets 2 1/2 Years in Prison for Bankruptcy Offenses
The three-time Wimbledon champion was convicted earlier this month on four charges under the Insolvency Act and had faced a maximum sentence of seven years in prison.
Snopes→ Defense 1st, then Offense, with Receivers a Focal Point
In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight.
Snopes→ Tiger Woods CBD Scam and Fake ‘Reviews’ Flood Google
We took notice when a handful of "reviews" for a product named Tiger Woods CBD Gummies invaded Google News search results.
Snopes→ Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur Dies at Age 70
A cause of death was not immediately known, but Lafleur had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Snopes→ Video Shows Mike Tyson Punching Airline Passenger
Authorities were investigating an incident in which former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was recorded on video punching a fellow first-class passenger.
Snopes→ Olympic Champ Jepchirchir Wins 50th Women’s Boston Marathon
The race returned to its traditional Patriots’ Day spot in the schedule for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Snopes→ Giants’ Alyssa Nakken Becomes 1st MLB Female Coach on Field
Alyssa Nakken was hard at work in the batting cage, just a few steps from the dugout, when suddenly the call came: The San Francisco Giants needed her to coach at first base.
Snopes→ Scheffler Gets Masters Green Jacket to Go with No. 1 Ranking
Scottie Scheffler looked like a Masters champion even before he slipped into his green jacket.
Snopes→ Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins Killed in Auto Accident
The 24-year-old quarterback was spending time with some teammates with the Pittsburgh Steelers, getting ready to compete for a starting job.
Snopes→ Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 Patches, NL DHs and Guardians
Andrew McCutchen got the first hit of the year, up against the still-dormant ivy at Wrigley Field.
Snopes→ Tiger Woods Says He’s Planning to Play the Masters
Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he's planning to play this week in the Masters, a little more than a year after nearly losing a leg in a car crash.
Snopes→ Jayhawks Rally, Rock North Carolina 72-69 to Win NCAA Title
What looked like a lost cause turned into one of the sweetest wins ever for Kansas.
Snopes→ Henderson’s Scoring Outburst Lifts Gamecocks to Title
The smallest player on the court came up huge in the biggest moments for South Carolina.
Snopes→ Did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Criticize Will Smith for Slapping Chris Rock?
In a viral message, the basketball great was quoted as saying Smith had "perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community."
Snopes→ Did Donald Trump Really Hit a Hole-in-One?
"It bounced twice and then went clank, into the hole," the former president claimed in March 2022.
Snopes→ NFL Owners Approve Rule Change for OT in Playoffs
The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs.
Snopes→ UConn Reaches 14th Straight Final Four, Tops NC State in 2OT
In a double-overtime thriller that put UConn's record streak of women's Final Four appearances at serious risk, Paige Bueckers came through for the Huskies — and earned a trip home to Minneapolis.
Snopes→ NYC Mayor Allows Unvaccinated Athletes Play Home Games
The city's sweeping vaccine mandate still applies to many, including private workers and government employees.
Snopes→ Was Reka Gyorgy Banned by Twitter for Criticizing Lia Thomas?
A number of misleading and false claims were circulated after Lia Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship.
Snopes→ Still out of Sight, Mickelson Decides to Sit out the Masters
Mickelson's name was moved from the list of players expected to compete in the Masters to a section at the bottom titled, “past champions not playing.”
Snopes→ Russian Media: Arrest of WNBA Star Griner Extended to May 19
A court near Moscow has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.