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Yes, some NFL teams have COVID-19 vaccination policies for fans

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Yes, some NFL teams have COVID-19 vaccination policies for fans

Olympics

Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee pays athletes who earn medals, but those payouts are far less than what athletes in some other countries receive.
Sports

Yes, fans can be required to wear masks at sporting events

The return of the NFL is expected to bring packed crowds to stadiums across the country. Teams can require fans to wear masks, but policies vary.
Olympics

VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics

As part of this week’s feature, the VERIFY team answered questions about Biles’ Olympic career and how she’s challenged the gymnastics scoring system.
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.

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Yes, some NFL teams have COVID-19 vaccination policies for fans

Yes, Olympians from some countries get paid more than US athletes for winning medals

Yes, fans can be required to wear masks at sporting events

VERIFY Weekly: Simone Biles and Olympic gymnastics

No, US gymnasts don't automatically replace Simone Biles in Olympic events she withdraws from

Yes, gymnastics changed its scoring system 15 years ago and eliminated the ‘perfect 10’

No, NFL players don’t have to be vaccinated but there are stricter rules for unvaccinated players

No, Tom Brady didn’t play catch with a football throwing machine

Yes, Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal starred in a 2015 viral Vine

No, athletes who test positive for COVID-19 at the Olympics cannot compete in the games

Yes, two medal contenders were disqualified from an Olympic race because their natural testosterone levels were too high

No, the Norway women's beach volleyball team was not fined for wearing shorts. It was the beach handball team

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