Fact Check

We check the sports claims going viral. Verified against reporting, rated TRUE, FALSE or MISLEADING.

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TRUESep 4, 2026

Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football general manager amid a widening investigation into the program that also involves scrutiny of Steve Belichick

TRUEFact Check

TRUESep 2, 2026

Premier League clubs broke the all-time transfer spending record during the summer 2025 window

MISLEADINGFact Check

MISLEADINGAug 23, 2026

Kimi Antonelli is leading the 2025 F1 drivers' championship, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen among those trying to catch him.

FALSEFact Check

FALSEAug 22, 2026

Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract extension that runs until 2030

FALSEFact Check

FALSEAug 21, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams are set to play mixed doubles together at the US Open

FALSEFact Check

FALSEAug 20, 2026

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian are expecting or planning to have a child together, according to 'insider sources'

MISLEADINGFact Check

MISLEADINGAug 19, 2026

Shohei Ohtani's game-worn cleats sold at auction for a price that 'shattered' Michael Jordan's record for the most expensive pair of baseball cleats ever sold.

FALSEFact Check

FALSEAug 18, 2026

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly lining up deals to bring LeBron James and Anthony Davis to play alongside Stephen Curry.

TRUEFact Check

TRUEAug 17, 2026

Ben Shelton won the 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open) title, claiming his maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown and joining an elite list alongside Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer.

MISLEADINGFact Check

MISLEADINGAug 16, 2026

A viral video of an amateur cricket match showing a player allegedly cheating by 'finger-clicking' signals has sparked a genuine global cricket scandal, with the player subsequently suspended.

TRUEFact Check

TRUEAug 15, 2026

Shubman Gill is closing in on a Test series batting record as India captain that neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma ever achieved during their own tenures as captain.

FALSEFact Check

FALSEAug 14, 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans believe a viral clip confirms that Hardik Pandya is being traded from Mumbai Indians to KKR ahead of IPL 2026

MISLEADINGFact Check

MISLEADINGAug 13, 2026

Allyson Felix and Max Whitlock are 'coming back' for the LA28 Olympics, implying they will compete as athletes again

FALSEFact Check

FALSEAug 12, 2026

LeBron James has left the Los Angeles Lakers and will make his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, including a Christmas Day game and a season opener against the Knicks.

MISLEADINGFact Check

MISLEADINGAug 9, 2026

UEFA has confirmed making a 'departure payment' linked to an alleged relationship involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which Infantino denies took place

TRUEFact Check

TRUEAug 3, 2026

Chelsea were fined £10m by the FA for breaching rules on agent payments but avoided a Premier League points deduction

TRUEFact Check

TRUEJul 26, 2026

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Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football general manager amid a widening investigation into the program that also involves scrutiny of Steve Belichick

Premier League clubs broke the all-time transfer spending record during the summer 2025 window

Kimi Antonelli is leading the 2025 F1 drivers' championship, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen among those trying to catch him.

Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract extension that runs until 2030

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams are set to play mixed doubles together at the US Open

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian are expecting or planning to have a child together, according to 'insider sources'

Shohei Ohtani's game-worn cleats sold at auction for a price that 'shattered' Michael Jordan's record for the most expensive pair of baseball cleats ever sold.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly lining up deals to bring LeBron James and Anthony Davis to play alongside Stephen Curry.

Ben Shelton won the 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open) title, claiming his maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown and joining an elite list alongside Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer.

A viral video of an amateur cricket match showing a player allegedly cheating by 'finger-clicking' signals has sparked a genuine global cricket scandal, with the player subsequently suspended.

Shubman Gill is closing in on a Test series batting record as India captain that neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma ever achieved during their own tenures as captain.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans believe a viral clip confirms that Hardik Pandya is being traded from Mumbai Indians to KKR ahead of IPL 2026

Allyson Felix and Max Whitlock are 'coming back' for the LA28 Olympics, implying they will compete as athletes again

LeBron James has left the Los Angeles Lakers and will make his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, including a Christmas Day game and a season opener against the Knicks.

UEFA has confirmed making a 'departure payment' linked to an alleged relationship involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which Infantino denies took place

Chelsea were fined £10m by the FA for breaching rules on agent payments but avoided a Premier League points deduction

Over 23 million people signed a petition demanding Argentina's lifetime ban from the FIFA World Cup.

Fact Check

Michael Lombardi resigned as UNC football general manager amid a widening investigation into the program that also involves scrutiny of Steve Belichick

Premier League clubs broke the all-time transfer spending record during the summer 2025 window

Kimi Antonelli is leading the 2025 F1 drivers' championship, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen among those trying to catch him.

Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract extension that runs until 2030

Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams are set to play mixed doubles together at the US Open

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian are expecting or planning to have a child together, according to 'insider sources'

Shohei Ohtani's game-worn cleats sold at auction for a price that 'shattered' Michael Jordan's record for the most expensive pair of baseball cleats ever sold.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly lining up deals to bring LeBron James and Anthony Davis to play alongside Stephen Curry.

Ben Shelton won the 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open) title, claiming his maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown and joining an elite list alongside Carlos Alcaraz and Roger Federer.

A viral video of an amateur cricket match showing a player allegedly cheating by 'finger-clicking' signals has sparked a genuine global cricket scandal, with the player subsequently suspended.

Shubman Gill is closing in on a Test series batting record as India captain that neither Virat Kohli nor Rohit Sharma ever achieved during their own tenures as captain.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans believe a viral clip confirms that Hardik Pandya is being traded from Mumbai Indians to KKR ahead of IPL 2026

Allyson Felix and Max Whitlock are 'coming back' for the LA28 Olympics, implying they will compete as athletes again

LeBron James has left the Los Angeles Lakers and will make his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, including a Christmas Day game and a season opener against the Knicks.

UEFA has confirmed making a 'departure payment' linked to an alleged relationship involving FIFA president Gianni Infantino, which Infantino denies took place

Chelsea were fined £10m by the FA for breaching rules on agent payments but avoided a Premier League points deduction

Over 23 million people signed a petition demanding Argentina's lifetime ban from the FIFA World Cup.