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stated on September 2, 2024 an Instagram reel:
NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
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By Sofia Ahmed • September 4, 2024
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stated on August 23, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Colin Kaepernick 'screams' as Coach Kyle Shanahan denies his return request: 'The kneeling symbol has no chance of coming back.’”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 28, 2024
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stated on August 22, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Breaking: WNBA referees disqualify players under league’s new ‘no anthem kneeling’ rule.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 28, 2024
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stated on August 14, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Nike announces termination of contract with Brittney Griner after ‘strong backlash’ from online community.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 27, 2024
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stated on August 20, 2024 a Facebook post:
“All students who knelt during the national anthem were rounded up and removed from scholarships” at the University of Texas.
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 26, 2024
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stated on August 19, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Travis Kelce kneels during national anthem fined $10 million and thrown out of the game.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 21, 2024
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stated on August 4, 2024 an Instagram post:
“The NFL will now use facial recognition at every stadium to verify the identity of everyone at the game.”
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By Madison Czopek • August 16, 2024
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stated on August 14, 2024 a TikTok video:
Video shows Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran getting a “MASSIVE” ovation after his two-game suspension for homophobic slur.
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By Jeff Cercone • August 15, 2024
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stated on July 29, 2024 a Facebook post:
Photo shows Israeli swimmers protesting Olympic rules by spelling out “bring them home.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 6, 2024
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stated on August 2, 2024 a Facebook post:
Says Simone Biles “announces retirement” and “reveals she is ‘expecting a baby.’”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • August 5, 2024
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stated on August 1, 2024 an Instagram post:
Olympic air pistol shooting medalist took up the sport during his divorce and told his ex-wife from the podium, “I want my dog back.”
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By Jeff Cercone • August 5, 2024
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stated on July 29, 2024 a post:
Video shows “thousands of Christians in France gathered to pray after Olympics opening mocked Jesus Christ.”
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By Sara Swann • July 30, 2024
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stated on July 28, 2024 a post:
Kamala Harris said, “Today we celebrate the Olympics. Because Olympians are Olympic.”
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By Sara Swann • July 29, 2024
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stated on July 9, 2024 a TikTok video:
"Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa” had a “front-row seat” reserved at Donald Trump’s Miami rally.
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By Jeff Cercone • July 10, 2024
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stated on June 28, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Officially; Lia Thomas has lost every title.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • July 9, 2024
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stated on June 25, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Riley Gaines won $10 million against Whoopi Goldberg for defaming her reputation.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • July 3, 2024
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stated on June 28, 2024 a Facebook post:
“WNBA organizers have officially announced an investigation into the referees in all of Caitlin Clark's games for ignoring all dirty actions by her opponents against her.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • July 3, 2024
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stated on June 23, 2024 a Threads post:
“Brittney Griner asked Angel Reese instead of Caitlin Clark to compete in the 3x3 Olympics.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • June 25, 2024
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stated on June 18, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Candace Owens vows to have Taylor Swift banned from next NFL season.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • June 25, 2024
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stated on June 22, 2024 a Facebook post:
“Lia Thomas ordered to compete with men.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • June 25, 2024
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