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Social Media
No, viral photo doesn't show Magic Johnson donating blood to help fight COVID-19
Global Conflicts
Yes, the U.S. has swapped prisoners with Russia before
One of the first major prisoner exchanges with Russia was in 1962. The exchange was depicted in the 2015 film “The Bridge of Spies.”
Sports
No, the WNBA didn’t give its All-Star MVP an $18 trophy
A viral social media post claimed the WNBA awarded All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy. That’s false.
Sports
No, the WNBA didn’t give All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy
A viral social media post claimed the WNBA awarded All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy. That’s false.
Business
No, Ohio State doesn’t own ‘the,’ just the trademark for its use on collegiate team merch
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
Sports
No, Kentucky Derby winner Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit the White House
Jockey Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit President Joe Biden at the White House after his Kentucky Derby win, as social media posts claim.
Sports
No, there has never been a perfect men’s college basketball bracket on record
No person has ever correctly predicted all 63 NCAA men’s basketball tournament games in a documented bracket.
Sports
No, photo of NCAA women’s swimmers not a protest against transgender athlete
A photo of Lia Thomas and three of her competitors was taken out of context after Thomas, a transgender swimmer, won an NCAA national championship event.
Sports
No, top-tier WNBA players don’t make $20 an hour
A post claims female basketball players like Brittney Griner play overseas because the WNBA pays $20 an hour. That’s false -- but salaries abroad are usually more.
Sports
Top WNBA stars make more than $20 per hour
Top-tier WNBA players do not make only $20 an hour. They make more.
Sports
Black figure skaters were never formally banned from competing, but Jim Crow laws and socioeconomic barriers have limited access
Black athletes in the U.S. were never barred from competing in figure skating, but Jim Crow laws that persisted into the 1960s restricted access to the sport.
Pop Culture
No, bets on Medina Spirit do not change even when Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified
Although Medina Spirit lost the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings.
Global Conflicts
Yes, the U.S. has swapped prisoners with Russia before
One of the first major prisoner exchanges with Russia was in 1962. The exchange was depicted in the 2015 film “The Bridge of Spies.”
Sports
No, the WNBA didn’t give its All-Star MVP an $18 trophy
A viral social media post claimed the WNBA awarded All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy. That’s false.
Sports
No, the WNBA didn’t give All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy
A viral social media post claimed the WNBA awarded All-Star MVP Kelsey Plum an $18 trophy. That’s false.
Business
No, Ohio State doesn’t own ‘the,’ just the trademark for its use on collegiate team merch
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
Sports
No, Kentucky Derby winner Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit the White House
Jockey Sonny Leon didn’t turn down an invitation to visit President Joe Biden at the White House after his Kentucky Derby win, as social media posts claim.
Sports
No, there has never been a perfect men’s college basketball bracket on record
No person has ever correctly predicted all 63 NCAA men’s basketball tournament games in a documented bracket.
Sports
No, photo of NCAA women’s swimmers not a protest against transgender athlete
A photo of Lia Thomas and three of her competitors was taken out of context after Thomas, a transgender swimmer, won an NCAA national championship event.
Sports
No, top-tier WNBA players don’t make $20 an hour
A post claims female basketball players like Brittney Griner play overseas because the WNBA pays $20 an hour. That’s false -- but salaries abroad are usually more.
Sports
Top WNBA stars make more than $20 per hour
Top-tier WNBA players do not make only $20 an hour. They make more.
Sports
Black figure skaters were never formally banned from competing, but Jim Crow laws and socioeconomic barriers have limited access
Black athletes in the U.S. were never barred from competing in figure skating, but Jim Crow laws that persisted into the 1960s restricted access to the sport.
Pop Culture
No, bets on Medina Spirit do not change even when Kentucky Derby winner is disqualified
Although Medina Spirit lost the title of Kentucky Derby winner, those who bet on the horse will keep their winnings.
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