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Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Defended Harrison Butker and Threatened to Leave NFL?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 20, 2024 An online article reported Tomlin said Butker was "a true patriot" and added, "He's like a son t ...
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Two white men are shown next to each other. One is wearing a red hat that says KC on it, while the other is wearing sunglasses and a denim bucket hat.

Travis Kelce Threatened To Leave Chiefs Unless Harrison Butker Is Fired?

Written by:
Anna Rascouët-Paz
May 20, 2024 Internet rumors claimed Butker's public remarks "fractured locker room camaraderie."
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An online post claimed Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid responded to backlash from Harrison Butker's college commencement speech.

Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Defended Harrison Butker and Said, 'If Harrison Goes, I Go with Him'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
May 18, 2024 An online rumor claimed, "Andy Reid let the Chiefs organization know where he stands when he hea ...
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Transgender Athlete Lia Thomas Leaving Competitive Swimming for Good?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
May 15, 2024 In May 2024, a Facebook post claimed that trans athlete Lia Thomas was leaving competitive swimm ...
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Tom Brady Rejects Lucrative $1B Nike Project, Opposing 'Woke' Brands?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
May 8, 2024 Brady allegedly turned down the offer, publicly stating, “I don’t work with woke companies.”
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Women's US Olympic Teams Threatened to Quit Over Lia Thomas Tryout?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
May 6, 2024 We've seen this one before.
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Jets' Rodgers Faces Potential Lifetime Suspension from NFL Due to 'Suspiciously Speedy' Recovery?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 19, 2024 An online article claimed Super Bowl XLV MVP Aaron Rodgers said the NFL is trying to ban him for ...
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Did Venus Williams Forfeit Tennis Match Because She Refused To Play Against Trans Athlete?

Written by:
Nikki Dobrin
April 17, 2024 The claim former No. 1-ranked tennis ace Williams received a "standing ovation" for refusing to ...
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A rumor claimed Aaron Rodgers was facing a lifetime suspension or ban from the NFL for a suspiciously speedy recovery with CBD gummies.

Aaron Rodgers Faces Lifetime Suspension from NFL Due to 'Suspiciously Speedy' Recovery?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
April 15, 2024 "Aaron Rodgers gets caught! The NFL's investigation into his 'suspiciously speedy' recovery reve ...
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Minnesota Vikings' Stadium Going Meat-Free?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
April 15, 2024 "Minnesota would be the first NFL team to have a completely vegan stadium," an X post claimed.
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Video Shows Footage from Real 'Baby Olympics'?

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Aleksandra Wrona
April 11, 2024 "They need to drug test this German baby," one user wrote on X.
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Real Video from Hilarious 'Baby Olympics'?

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Aleksandra Wrona
April 5, 2024 "The gold medal for cuteness goes to… All of them," a caption to the video read.
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LSU's Team Absent for National Anthem Before Playing Iowa?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
April 2, 2024 Journalists asked LSU's coach, Kim Mulkey, about it at the post-game press conference.
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Why Is Flag on England Soccer Jersey Sparking Fury in UK?

Written by:
Nick Hardinges
March 22, 2024 A new design caused an uproar in the U.K., with politicians, former footballers and fans all div ...
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Skip Bayless Said Deion Sanders' Colorado Football Team Is 'the Next Alabama Dynasty'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
March 20, 2024 "We are looking at the next Alabama dynasty," the sports commentator purportedly said, regarding ...
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Swimmer Lia Thomas Considering Retirement After Medals Taken From Her?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
March 13, 2024 The transgender athlete has been subject to numerous rumors.
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Is Caitlin Clark the All-Time Leading Scorer in NCAA College Basketball History?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
March 5, 2024 Clark broke "Pistol" Pete Maravich's record with her 3,668th point on March 3, 2024.
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A rumor said that Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had remarked about Travis Kelce bumping into and yelling at Andy Reid, even making comments about Taylor Swift.

Lions' Dan Campbell Posted About What He'd Do If Travis Kelce Pushed Him and Got in His Face?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 14, 2024 "I smell a big fine coming," one user posted on X.
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Is This a Real Image of Patrick Mahomes Wearing a Swastika Headband?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Feb. 13, 2024 "You're a nazi," the original post claims.
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Patrick Mahomes Wore a Swastika Headband?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Feb. 12, 2024 A viral image shows the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback sporting what is alleged to be the Nazi s ...
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