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Pittsburgh Steelers' Coach Tomlin Benches 2 Anthem Kneelers 'On the Spot'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 25, 2023 "Not a Steelers fan, but I do support this move," wrote one commenter.
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A white man wearing an orange visor and blue jacket that both have white horse logos on them stands on a football field.

Broncos Coach Sean Payton Fired Two Players for Refusing to Stand for U.S. National Anthem?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 20, 2023 "Great job coach," several people commented.
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Did NFL Referees Eject 4 Players for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 19, 2023 The players were removed for “unsportsmanlike conduct,” an article claimed.
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Two white people wear orange jerseys in front of a sign that says "Bud Light Fan Camp Experience," with the NFL logo next to them. One of the people is holding Bud Light bears on platters.

NFL Ended Partnership With Bud Light, Banned Products From League Proceedings 'For Life'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 12, 2023 "As it should be," one person wrote.
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A Black man looks up wearing a black hat, T-shirt, and cross necklace.

NFL Coaches Unanimously Vote To Ban Anthem Kneeling Permanently?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 3, 2023 Upon hearing this report, many social media users commented that it was about time such a policy ...
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A white man wearing a blue shirt looks slightly up. He is wearing a blue and white hat with a blue star on it.

Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Suspends Player for Kneeling During National Anthem?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 25, 2023 "Not on my field," McCarthy supposedly said.
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Travis Kelce Chose To Stand When Coach Andy Reid Told Team To Kneel for Anthem?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sept. 28, 2023 Kelce has been in the news since Taylor Swift was spotted at one of his games.
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People surround a football field. On the field, a striped red-and-white flag with 50 white starts on a blue square in the corner of the flag covers the entire field. You can see fireworks surrounding the field.

NFL Stopped Playing National Anthem Before Games: 'Politics Should Stay out of Sports'?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 27, 2023 "The latest move by the NFL, however, could be its boldest yet," SpaceXMania reported.
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A rumor said that Bill Belichick had fired a player for kneeling during the national anthem.

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Fired an Anthem Kneeler: 'Not On My Field'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 22, 2023 "Belichick's justification was clear and succinct: 'No anthem kneeling on my field,'" according ...
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A Lebanese man wearing a black hoodie with a New York Jets patch on it stands at a podium.

New York Jets' Head Coach Will 'Quit on the Spot' if Team Signs Kaepernick?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 19, 2023 The claim began to spread after the Jets' starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles t ...
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A Black girl wearing a camo outfit flexes her right bicep and looks up as a Black woman next to her (also wearing camo) sings.

NFL 'Unbans' Beyoncé After Public Apology?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 14, 2023 If you wanted to read the apology, it would be hard to find.
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NFL Issues Beyoncé Lifetime Ban for Singing Black National Anthem at Game?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 12, 2023 "This decision has sent shockwaves throughout both the sports and entertainment industries," an ...
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A Black man wearing a black tanktop holds a football in his left hand, looking like he is about to throw it. People sit in the stands behind him.

NFL Refuses Kaepernick's Request for Active Status?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Sept. 11, 2023 As of this writing, Kaepernick hasn't played for an NFL team since January 2017.
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Colin Kaepernick Vows Never To Kneel During National Anthem Again?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sept. 8, 2023 The athlete has been unsigned since 2017, after he kneeled during the national anthem before a f ...
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A rumor claimed that Patrick Mahomes was facing cheating allegations about drugs and had been caught with Erexo Plus male enhancement supplements.

New Mahomes 'Cheating Allegations' Rumor Falsely Claims He Took Male Enhancement Pills

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 20, 2023 What made this second drug rumor about 2023 Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes more dangerous was th ...
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A man in a video asks if a list of crimes and accusations belongs to the NFL or the NBA but later reveals it all applies to members of the US Congress.

Is 'NFL or NBA' Video Listing Supposed Crimes of US Congress Members Accurate?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 14, 2023 Snopes first covered this long list of arrests and crimes attributed to members of Congress all ...
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A tweet claimed to have leaked the script for Super Bowl LVII.

Was a Super Bowl LVII 'Script' Leaked Online?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb. 6, 2023 A comedic discussion that featured former NFL player Arian Foster likely inspired this viral tweet.
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Did Damar Hamlin Die from the COVID Vaccine and a 'Body Double' Take His Place?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan. 24, 2023 Conspiracy theories swirled around Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's first public appearance a ...
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Xavier McKinney wearing Damar Hamlin shirt

Did a Steelers Player Mimick CPR on Field a Week After Damar Hamlin's Collapse?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan. 9, 2023 It appears the move was badly timed but not an intentional send-up of a serious situation.
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A false rumor said that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay directed his entire staff to "take a knee" and refuse service to Miami Dolphins players over national anthem protests against police brutality.

Did Gordon Ramsay Have Staff 'Take a Knee,' Refuse to Serve Miami Dolphins?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Oct. 3, 2017 A notorious fake news site spread a rumor that Ramsay rudely ejected Miami Dolphins from his res ...
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