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The latest fact checks and original reporting from Snopes in the world of sports.

Does Video Show Conor McGregor Being Told Not To Put Arm Around Putin?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan. 3, 2024 Some have claimed that the video of McGregor meeting Putin was manipulated.
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Was Lia Thomas Fired From Her High School Coaching Job After 2 Weeks?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jan. 3, 2024 The transgender athlete has been subject to numerous rumors and claims.
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No, the 'Olympic Committee' Didn't Ban Former NCAA Swimmer Lia Thomas for Life

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Nov. 20, 2023 Several people indicated on a Facebook post that they hoped it was true.
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Lia Thomas Was Rejected From US 2024 Olympic Swim Team While Riley Gaines Got a Spot?

Written by:
Jack Izzo
Nov. 17, 2023 Snopes has previously fact-checked articles about Thomas and Gaines.
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Did Colin Kaepernick 'Beg' to Rejoin Team and Vow to Never Kneel Again?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Nov. 1, 2023 Apparently it doesn't matter which team, just as long as one takes him back.
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Has Megan Rapinoe Been Banned From Future Olympics?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 26, 2023 An article claimed the International Olympic Committee banned the former U.S. Women's national t ...
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Did Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Threaten to Fire National Anthem Kneelers?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 26, 2023 "Kneel on my field and you're fired on the spot," an article claimed he said.
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A rumor said that the adoptive parents of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick had come clean and said he is not really black and he knows it.

Did Colin Kaepernick's Adopted Parents 'Come Clean' and Say 'He's Not Really Black and He Knows It'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Oct. 25, 2023 "Kaepernick can take his protesting ways to Russia and live for all I care! He is done in Americ ...
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Did Megan Rapinoe Suffer $10M Loss After Leaving US Soccer Team?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Oct. 18, 2023 "Who’s to say she won’t rise again, stronger and more determined than ever before," a SpaceXMedi ...
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Did Patriots Coach Bill Belichick Suspend Team Captain for Anthem Kneeling?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Oct. 11, 2023 Some Facebook users are saying the alleged suspension was a good move.
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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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A rumor said that Travis Kelce once chose to kneel during the US national anthem and also filmed ads for Bud Light and Pfizer.

Travis Kelce Once Knelt for the Anthem, Appeared in Bud Light and Pfizer Ads?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 27, 2023 These claims about the Kansas City Chiefs tight-end appeared on X (formerly Twitter) after news ...
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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 Deion Sanders aka Coach Prime suspended two players on the spot for kneeling during the US National Anthem.

Deion Sanders Suspends Two Players for Anthem Kneeling, Says 'Stand For The Flag'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 26, 2023 "Football and politics: two subjects that Americans are passionate about, often colliding in une ...
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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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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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An online rumor said that Riley Gaines had either filed a lawsuit or settled one with transgender athlete Lia Thomas for $1.2 million, $2 million, or $5 million.

Former Swimmer Riley Gaines Sues Lia Thomas for $2M?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sept. 15, 2023 We took a closer look at this familiar rumor from the world of collegiate swimming.
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Ronaldo's Hotel Offers Shelter to Victims of Morocco Earthquake?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sept. 11, 2023 Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly made his Hotel Pestana CR7 available to people seeking shelter after ...
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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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