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Olympics
VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics
Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
Olympics
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
Sports
No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players
Last week, the NFL announced that teams may have to forfeit games this season if a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players leads to a cancellation.
Sports
No, Tom Brady didn’t play catch with a football throwing machine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady showed off his accuracy by throwing to a throwing machine, but the video was created by a digital artist.
Olympics
Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine
Brazilian Rayssa Leal was just 7 years old when a video of her doing a skateboard trick first went viral. She is now an Olympic silver medalist at 13.
Olympics
No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games
Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympics
Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high
Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sports
No, the Norway women's beach volleyball team was not fined for wearing shorts. It was the beach handball team
Viral posts said Norway’s beach volleyball team was fined. But female athletes can wear shorts in beach volleyball. It’s not allowed in international beach handball.
Sports
No, NFL teams aren’t currently requiring fans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend games
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects all stadiums to have full capacity this upcoming season.
Olympics
No, Michael Phelps did not test positive for marijuana before competing in the Olympics
Following Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, some people claimed that Michael Phelps was allowed to compete in the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.
Sports
No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani
Several baseball players from the Negro Leagues regularly pitched and hit in the same season nearly 100 years ago.
Olympics
No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from
Here’s a look at who replaces Biles in the events she pulls out of and the process behind it.
Olympics
Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’
Many people watching artistic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics have questioned how the events are scored. Here’s a look at how it’s done.
Sports
No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players
Last week, the NFL announced that teams may have to forfeit games this season if a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players leads to a cancellation.
Sports
No, Tom Brady didn’t play catch with a football throwing machine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady showed off his accuracy by throwing to a throwing machine, but the video was created by a digital artist.
Olympics
Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine
Brazilian Rayssa Leal was just 7 years old when a video of her doing a skateboard trick first went viral. She is now an Olympic silver medalist at 13.
Olympics
No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games
Gymnast Kara Eaker and beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will not compete after testing positive for COVID-19.
Olympics
Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high
Two runners from Namibia, who have run some of the fastest times in 400-meter races this year, can’t compete in the event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sports
No, the Norway women's beach volleyball team was not fined for wearing shorts. It was the beach handball team
Viral posts said Norway’s beach volleyball team was fined. But female athletes can wear shorts in beach volleyball. It’s not allowed in international beach handball.
Sports
No, NFL teams aren’t currently requiring fans to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend games
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects all stadiums to have full capacity this upcoming season.
Olympics
No, Michael Phelps did not test positive for marijuana before competing in the Olympics
Following Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, some people claimed that Michael Phelps was allowed to compete in the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana.
Sports
No, Babe Ruth was not the last two-way baseball player to have a season like Shohei Ohtani
Several baseball players from the Negro Leagues regularly pitched and hit in the same season nearly 100 years ago.
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