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An ad claimed that Tiger Woods stormed off in the middle of an interview then revealed the final truth.

Did Tiger Woods 'Storm Off' in the Middle of an Interview, Then Reveal 'the Final Truth'?

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Jordan Liles
Aug 28, 2023 We don't recommend placing blind trust in online ads.
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Do Lamar Jackson and Trump Weigh the Same According to Trump's Fulton County Booking Record?

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Alex Kasprak
Aug 25, 2023 According to his NFL biography, Jackson's height is 6 feet, 2 inches — an inch shorter than the ...
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Video Does Not Show Dodger Stadium Flooded After Tropical Storm Hilary

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Jordan Liles
Aug 22, 2023 An aerial video led to speculation about whether or not the August 2023 storm truly had flooded ...
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A Black man wearing a backwards blue hat is in a vehicle looking up towards the road.

Is This a Real Video of LeBron James Listening to 'Rich Men North of Richmond'?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 18, 2023 The claim spread as the highly debated viral song reached the top of Apple Music's Top 100 USA c ...
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Riley Gaines Settled a Lawsuit Against Swimmer Lia Thomas for $1.2M?

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Jordan Liles
Aug 16, 2023 Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines has criticized an NCAA decision that allowed Thomas, who is ...
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An image that claims Riley Gaines was chosen as "Woman of the Year" over Megan Rapinoe is labeled as satire.

Was Riley Gaines Chosen as 'Woman of the Year' Over Megan Rapinoe?

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Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug 11, 2023 We've previously fact-checked other questionable claims about Rapinoe that spread during the 202 ...
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Did ESPN 'Cancel' Megan Rapinoe's Post-Retirement Broadcast Gig After World Cup Loss?

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Alex Kasprak
Aug 8, 2023 The loss of the U.S. Women's National Team at the 2023 Soccer World Cup came with a marked incre ...
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Was Megan Rapinoe Released by US Olympic Team After Women's World Cup 'Blunder'?

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Jordan Liles
Aug 7, 2023 Facebook commenters shared an online article that promoted the Rapinoe rumor, adding negative co ...
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Did US Olympics Women's Teams Threaten to Quit Over Trans Athlete Lia Thomas Try-Out?

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Sarah Baum
Jul 27, 2023 This rumor originated from a website that describes its output as satirical.
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Two Black men smile at each other while linking pinkies. The one on the left is wearing a red suit, while the one on the right is wearing a black suit. A Black boy can be seen faintly behind the Black man on the right.

No Evidence COVID-19 Vaccine Caused Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jul 25, 2023 There’s no evidence confirming that Bronny James has myocarditis, either.
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Did Toronto Blue Jays Star Joe Carter Wear a Misspelled "Torotno" Jersey?

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Nur Ibrahim
Jul 19, 2023 The 1994 game was a defeat for the Blue Jays in more ways than one.
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A rumor claimed that Talladega Superspeedway held a Pride Day that achieved the lowest attendance in the Alabama track's history.

Did a Talladega 'Pride Day' Achieve Lowest Attendance in the Track's History?

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Jordan Liles
Jun 22, 2023 A rumor about Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway hosting a "Pride Day" was virally shared in June ...
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Charles Barkley was not leaving Inside the NBA on TNT nor did he resign or have his contract abruptly terminated.

Is Charles Barkley Leaving TNT's 'Inside the NBA'?

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Jordan Liles
Jun 13, 2023 The headline of an online article read, "TNT Has Pointed The Finger At Charles’s Wife, Maureen B ...
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No, Sweden Did Not Declare Sex a Sport

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Nur Ibrahim
Jun 5, 2023 The claim was related to the promotion of a so-called “European Sex Championship,” in which each ...
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Satire: NCAA Strips Lia Thomas Of National Championship After Unfavorable Test Results

No, NCAA Didn't Strip Lia Thomas of National Championship After Test Results

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David Emery
May 13, 2023 The source of this false claim, a website called The Dunning-Kruger Times, stipulates that "Ever ...
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did michael jordan end his partnership with nike over dylan mulvaney partnership

Did Michael Jordan End Partnership with Nike Over Dylan Mulvaney Promo?

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Damakant Jayshi
Apr 20, 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame player Michael Jordan signed his first sneaker contract with Nike sports ...
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Is LeBron James the 'World Leader' Who Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Apr 13, 2023 Many versions of this meme have spread online.
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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 false rumor said that Patrick Mahomes tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs PEDs after the Super Bowl.

No, Patrick Mahomes Did Not Test Positive for Drugs After Super Bowl Victory

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 13, 2023 A tweet from an apparent satire account spread across the internet like wildfire on the day afte ...
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Elon Musk deleted a tweet that said Go Eagles after they lost to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

Did Elon Musk Delete a 'Go Eagles' Tweet After Team's Super Bowl Loss?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Feb 13, 2023 Tweet screenshots are easy to fake. However, this one was real.
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