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Kamala Harris

No, the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t place ads endorsing Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris

Philadelphia Eagles not behind pro-Harris campaign posters

The Philadelphia Eagles said posters around town calling Kamala Harris the official candidate of the team are ‘counterfeit’ and the signs are being taken down.
Olympics

Yes, Paralympians did risk disqualification for showing Olympic rings tattoos, but the rules recently changed

Paralympic athletes once risked disqualification for showing Olympic rings tattoos during competition but the rule doesn’t apply to these tattoos for the 2024 Games.
Olympics

Yes, Paralympians did risk disqualification for showing Olympic rings tattoos, but the rules recently changed

At previous Paralympic Games, there was a rule that athletes with Olympic rings tattoos needed to cover them. But it is not being implemented at the 2024 Games.
Olympics

Breaking won’t be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Breaking won’t return for the 2028 Summer Olympics. But Australian b-girl Raygun’s performance in Paris didn’t lead to the sport’s removal, as some posts suggest.
Olympics

Yes, pro athletes are allowed to compete in the Olympics

Professional athletes, like Lebron James, can compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics because the IOC does not forbid professional athletes anymore.
Olympics

Misinformation spurs controversy around Algerian boxer’s gender identity

There is no evidence to support claims that boxer Imane Khelif is a man or a transgender woman. Here's what we can VERIFY about the origins of the viral controversy.
Olympics

Yes, Olympians are allowed to compete after testing positive for COVID-19

There are no formal COVID-19 restrictions at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This means athletes with COVID-19 can participate in Olympic events if they wish.
Olympics

Here's what we can verify about the controversy around Algerian boxer’s gender identity

There is no evidence to support claims that boxer Imane Khelif is a man or a transgender woman. Here's what we can VERIFY about the origins of the viral controversy.
Olympics

No, Olympic gold medals are not made of solid gold

The gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are actually made of gold-plated silver.
Olympics

What we can VERIFY about why Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce pulled out of the 100M

Rumors swirled on social media after the Jamaican sprinter withdrew from the 100-meter semifinal against Sha’Carri Richardson.
Olympics

Yes, some U.S. Olympic medalists have to pay federal taxes on their winnings

Federal law exempts Olympic medalists from being taxed on their winnings if their annual incomes are under $1 million. High-earning athletes are still on the hook.