FACT CHECK: Did AP News Report That Olympic Opening Ceremony Organizer Was Struck By Lightning?

A post shared on social media purportedly shows an Associated Press headline claiming that the Olympic opening ceremony organizer was struck by lightning. Verdict: False The image has been edited. Fact Check: Olympic gymnast Sabrina Maneca-Voinea filed an appeal of docking her .10 points for going out of bounds during a floor final, The New York Post reported. […]

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Lee Calls On Second Gentleman To Condemn Christian ‘Mockery’ During Olympic Ceremony

'Contempt for Christians and their sacred imagery'
FACT CHECK: Were China’s Uniforms For The Olympics Inspired By Palestine?

FACT CHECK: Were China’s Uniforms For The Olympics Inspired By Palestine?

A post shared on social media purports the Chinese athletes’ uniforms at the Paris Olympics were inspired by the Palestinian flag. Verdict: False The image was taken in 2023 for Vogue China. Fact Check: Israel claims Hezbollah launched a strike in the occupied Golan Heights, CNN reported. Israel vowed retaliation after 12 children were killed, but Hezbollah claims […]

FACT CHECK: Does This Video Show Christians Protesting Opening Ceremony Of The Olympics?

A post shared on social media purportedly shows a video of Christians gathering in Paris to protest the recent controversial opening ceremony at the Olympics. 🚨HAPPENING NOW: CHRISTIANS FLOOD THE STREETS OF PARIS TO WORSHIP JESUS‼️ pic.twitter.com/pxXmxj50sD — Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) July 28, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. Fact Check: Drag queen Nicky Doll, who […]
FACT CHECK: No, Video Of Diver Is Not From The Paris Olympics

FACT CHECK: No, Video Of Diver Is Not From The Paris Olympics

A post shared on social media purportedly shows a diver during the Paris Olympics failing during his routine. I can’t stop watching this Olympic diving fail. Teammate high five at the end kills me every time. pic.twitter.com/jBjNyaKFnj — Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) July 28, 2024 Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. The video is from 2015. Fact Check: […]

FACT CHECK: Did Britney Griner Ask Angel Reese To Replace Injured Player On Olympics Roster?

A post shared on social media purports that WNBA player Britney Griner asked Angel Reese to replace Cameron Brink in the 3×3 Olympics team instead of Caitlin Clark.   Post by @theotherplanet72 View on Threads   Verdict: False Neither Reese nor Clark are on either of the rosters. Fact Check: Olympic champion Michael Phelps testified before Congress […]

FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims Israel Is Out Of The 2024 Paris Olympics

A post shared on Threads claims Israel is purportedly out of the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.   Post by @coopmike48 View on Threads   Verdict: False On June 24, Lead Stories reported the claim was false. There is no evidence to support the claim. Fact Check: Athletes representing Israel at the Summer 2024 […]