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Mina Kimes and Dov Kleiman.

Mina Kimes blasts ‘fake person’ running @NFL_DovKleiman, responds to ‘ESPN’s DIE hire’ criticism

"You’re a fake person who bought this account and mines it for click money."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 25, 2024 1
Shams Charania on "Run It Back" in June 2024.

Shams Charania confirms Joe Biden’s withdrawal, in case you don’t believe Joe Biden

Charania's lack of a link or source here led many to think he was breaking the already-out-there news.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 21, 2024 5
Conor McGregor (L) and Mike Perry.

Conor McGregor tells fellow BKFC co-owner Mike Perry ‘You’re fired’ on social media after Perry’s boxing loss to Jake Paul

Perry responded with "You can't fire me."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 21, 2024 0
Steph Curry after a July 10 game against Canada.

X AI falsely claimed Steph Curry scored nine points, USA-Serbia finished in 28-28 tie

The final score was 105-79.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 17, 2024 2
Enzo Fernández's social media video and subsequent apology.

Argentina’s Enzo Fernández offers Comic Sans apology for offensive song on French players’ heritage

The typeface Fernández chose for this apology drew a lot of comment.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 16, 2024 0
Robbie Caldwell coaching Vanderbilt against UConn in 2010. (David Butler II/USA Today Sports.)

College Football

ESPN wants huge sum for footage of Robbie Caldwell’s 2010 turkey insemination SEC Media Days comments

A Grok summary of Mike Gundy's comments that attributed a false quote to him.

X AI claimed Mike Gundy said ‘I’ve driven drunk,’ a quote he did not say

Gundy did not actually say "I've driven drunk," contrary to what X AI Grok claimed in its summary of tweets on him.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 10, 2024 1
Drake with Alphonso Davies and betting on Canada against Argentina (L), and Argentina's response (R).

Argentina’s official team account dropped a ‘Not Like Us’ Drake insult after Copa América win over Canada

"Not like us, not with us."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 10, 2024 0
Adam Amin

Adam Amin’s intensely personal X thread goes viral

"An extraordinary post from an extraordinary soul."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJul 5, 2024 2
Ryan Garcia after a 2019 fight with Romero Dumo.

Ryan Garcia claims he was ‘trolling’ with George Floyd, N-word remarks

"If you get triggered by a word that means you are too sensitive."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 5, 2024 4
Ryan Garcia at a 2019 fight against Romero Duno. (Joe Camporeale/USA Today Sports.)

Boxing

Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC after George Floyd comments, n-word usage, anti-Muslim remarks

Buster Olney in 2019.

Buster Olney’s X account was hacked, used for fake news on trades, Ohtani, and COVID

This was quite the hack.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 10, 2024 1
Brandel Chamblee (L) and Anthony Kim.

Brandel Chamblee makes bold insurance claim on Anthony Kim, continuing feud

Chamblee added Kim was "willing to betray those payments for the convenience of a dictatorial murderer."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 9, 2024 1
May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; The shoes of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) before the game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

WNBA sponsor Nike criticized for ‘week without hoops’ social media post

Nike, which has drawn attention for WNBA sponsorship deals, erroneously proclaimed a "week without hoops" ahead of the NBA Finals.

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 31, 2024 0
The X/Twitter header for @NFL_DovKleiman.

NFL

Why it matters who runs @NFL_DovKleiman and other aggregator accounts

Jimmy Johnson at Fox Sports media day at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Jimmy Johnson confirms he’s still alive after death of Hall of Famer with same name

"Still kicking."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 10, 2024 1
Shedeur Sanders at a 2024 spring game.

Shedeur Sanders take roasted for ignorance of Patrick Mahomes’ Big 12 history

A social media take on Shedeur Sanders forgot Patrick Mahomes' history.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 7, 2024 0
Sep 24, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; A ball sits on the court during the first half of game one of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Thousands of fans watch WNBA preseason game through cell phone camera live stream

WNBA League Pass issues were heavily criticized on Friday night, and thousands funneled to someone's cell phone camera to watch a preseason game.

By Chris Novak OnMay 3, 2024 3
Oct 28, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders enters the field before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. UCLA defeated Colorado 28-16. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Deion Sanders’ Twitter fights with college athletes are a wild change

Deion Sanders has escalated what we expect to see from top coaches on Twitter/X.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 1, 2024 3
Jayden Daniels Photo Credit: Washington Commanders

ESPN reporter’s tweet on Jayden Daniels fuels reality check

"The hit rate on these notes is far lower than the media wants you to believe!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 26, 2024 1
The Jets are being trolled for wording of a farewell message to Zach Wilson after they traded the QB to the Denver Broncos. Photo Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports.

Jets mocked for ‘Thank you, Zach Wilson’ tweet

"This has to be the funniest one of these."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 24, 2024 0
Elon Musk at a Sept 2014 event.

Elon Musk states new Twitter/X users will have to pay a fee

"Unfortunately, a small fee for new user write access is the only way to curb the relentless onslaught of bots."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 15, 2024 8
Dec 24, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) reacts after the making a tackle during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN personalities fall for fake Adam Schefter Patrick Queen report

"This is obviously a fake. Carry on."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 11, 2024 0
Bobby Orr in 1971.

NHL bashed for March anniversary post on Bobby Orr’s May flying goal

No, Bobby Orr's Cup-winning goal didn't come in March.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 11, 2024 0
Patriots' QB Mac Jones in January 2024.

Patriots roasted for “Report: Patriots to trade Mac Jones” tweet

An autofeed tweet of "Report: Patriots to trade Mac Jones" from @Patriots drew some comment.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 10, 2024 2
Matt Finkes (L) and Barry Alvarez.

Former Ohio State and NFL player apologizes for spreading false rumor of Barry Alvarez’s death

"There was a post this morning from a reliable source. I did not research further."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 6, 2024 2
Chad Kelly after winning the Grey Cup in 2022.

CFL QB Chad Kelly responds to harassment lawsuit eight days later with tweet, then deletes it

After speaking out publicly with a tweet eight days after a lawsuit against him, Argos' QB Kelly deleted that tweet.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 2, 2024 1
Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan gave a funny shoutout to Cubs’ fan Lisa who heard of Cody Bellinger signing days early

"lisa was right" indeed.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 25, 2024 1
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Advertising

76 percent of Super Bowl LVIII traffic from Twitter/X to cybersecurity firm’s client sites tagged as ‘fake’

Arkansas players celebrate a win over Georgia.

Arkansas MBB account roasted for suggestive tweet

This tweet prompted quite the response.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 11, 2024 0
WWE's new show 'WWE Speed' will air exclusively on X and feature matches less than five minutes long, the company announced Thursday. CREDIT: WWE

‘WWE Speed’ to launch exclusively on X

The announcement was made at Thursday's WrestleMania 40 kickoff event.

By Robert O'Neill OnFeb 8, 2024 1
Austin Rivers in a January 2023 game.

Austin Rivers on Stephen Jackson calling him ‘trash’: ‘Y’all corrected it for me.’

"I didn’t even have to fight my own battles with ignorance, yall corrected it for me!!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 7, 2024 0
MetLife Stadium in 2014 ahead of the Super Bowl.

FIFA mocked for 2026 World Cup Final tweet and article on “New York New Jersey”

The "New York New Jersey Stadium" description in a tweet and article drew some blowback for FIFA.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 4, 2024 4

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