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Angel Reese Fired by Chicago Sky for Steroid Use?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Oct. 18, 2024 Several videos made their way around social media sharing the claim.
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Said No 'Anthem Kneeling' at Gillette Stadium Ever Again?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
Sept. 23, 2024 The New England Patriots owner allegedly said the team's stadium will be a place where the natio ...
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Kansas City Chiefs Refused to Host Pride Night?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
Sept. 19, 2024 "We appreciate your courage to go against the flow," wrote one Facebook commenter.
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NFL 'Ruled' There's Only 1 National Anthem?

Written by:
Joey Esposito
Sept. 12, 2024 One Facebook user who shared the rumor said: "About time they decided to take a stand."
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Harrison Butker Has Been Named Chiefs' Team Captain'?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
Aug. 28, 2024 The NFL kicker has been the target of numerous online rumors after he gave a highly publicized c ...
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Iranian Broadcast Censored Female Olympic Bodies?

Written by:
Sean Eifert
July 31, 2024 The clips have circulated for years.
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Summer Olympics Events in 1900 Included Cannon Shooting, Firefighting and Lifesaving?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
July 23, 2024 One Australian competitor reportedly called the chaotic 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris “a huge joke.”
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Colin Kaepernick Unemployed, Broke and Freeloading off Former Teammates?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
July 9, 2024 A Facebook post claimed one of Kaepernick's old teammates wanted the former NFL player off of th ...
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Kobe Bryant Only Person Ever To Win Both Olympic Medal and Oscar?

Written by:
Caroline Wazer
June 30, 2024 The late NBA star won his Oscar in 2018 as the writer and narrator of animated short "Dear Baske ...
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WNBA's Angel Reese Kicked Off US Team, Faces $1M Fine for Caitlin Clark Comments?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
June 27, 2024 Despite their impressive WNBA rookie seasons, the selection committee did not choose either play ...
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Video Shows Adorable 'Baby Olympics'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
June 27, 2024 "This has to be the cutest thing I have ever seen," one X user commented.
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1st Patented Sports Bra Invented by Sewing Together Jockstraps?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
June 26, 2024 The creation was said to be a solution to “the problem of having sore breasts after running.”
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Angel Reese Facing 'Financial Turmoil' After Losing $50M in Endorsements?

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Alex Kasprak
June 25, 2024 Viral posts claimed that the WNBA star's on-court behavior was to blame.
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Caitlin Clark Turned Down $400M Nike Endorsement Because of Colin Kaepernick?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
June 24, 2024 According to viral posts, the WNBA star rejected the offer because of Nike's partnership with "t ...
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Team USA Lost $60 Million in Endorsements After Caitlin Clark Left Off Olympics Roster?

Written by:
Sean Eifert
June 18, 2024 Commenters voiced their support for Clark.
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Megan Rapinoe Disqualified from Soccer Hall of Fame?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
June 14, 2024 The former U.S. soccer player retired from the sport in October 2023.
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'Anti-Sex' Beds Installed for Athletes at 2024 Olympics?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
June 14, 2024 This is not the first time the Olympics have been accused of puritanical attitudes.
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Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin 'Directed' Team Not to Participate in Pride Month?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
June 10, 2024 The claim went viral on X, with many commenters believing it was real.
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Harrison Butker Will Be Chiefs Captain for 2024 Season?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
May 30, 2024 The NFL kicker was repeatedly in the spotlight following his remarks during a college commenceme ...
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5 NFL Teams Announced They Will Fire Players 'On The Spot' for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
May 22, 2024 Yup, satire sites still publish stories about the national anthem protests in the middle of the ...
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