Member of Seattle Seahawks Burns American Flag in Locker Room-Fiction!
False reports that the Seattle Seahawks burned the American flag in the locker room came from a digitally manipulated photo on Facebook.
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Jim Bates Accuses CNN of Lying About Puerto Rico Relief Efforts-Unproven!
Facebook user Jim Bates hasn’t madeany fact checkable accusations about CNN lying about Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
CEO Allan Jones Pulls Ads, NFL Loses First Sponsor-Truth! & Misleading!
CEO Allan Jones announced that his companies wouldn’t support the NFL, but it’s not clear how much support then lent to begin with.
Lenard W. Wahlert Letter to Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan Putting GOP on Notice-Correct Attribution!
Lenard W. Wahlert penned an open letter to Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan venting his frustration about lack of congressional leadership
Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Rips Player for Standing, Fired for National Anthem Protest-Fiction!
Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Rips Player for Standing, Fired for National Anthem Protest-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin ripped Alejandro Villanueva, a veteran and former Army Ranger, for electing not to protest during the National Anthem with the rest of his team. Another rumor suggests that Mike Tomlin was fired after his …
Did Budweiser Stop Advertising with the NFL Because of Protests Against Racism?
The beer brand was unwittingly cast as a “hero” to right-wing social media users in 2017.
Fox Cancels All NFL Games Until Players Respect the Flag-Fiction!
A fake news website is behind false reports that Fox has canceled all NFL broadcasts until players agree to respect the flag during the National Anthem.
NFL Rulebook Requires Players to Stand for National Anthem-Mostly Fiction!
The NFL rulebook doesn’t specifically ban National Anthem protests, but it give the NFL some authority to punish players in certain situations.
NFL Fines Pittsburgh Steers $1 Million Each for Mission National Anthem-Fiction!
The NFL didn’t fine the Pittsburgh Steelers $1 million each for refusing to take the field for the National Anthem, a fake news website is behind the rumor.
Susan Rice's Housekeeper Found Dead After FBI Interview-Fiction!
False reports that Susan Rice’s housekeeper was found dead after an FBI interview came from a well-known fake news website.