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The national pass-time

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"There are only 18 minutes of total action in an average baseball game."

— PunditFact on Friday, April 6th, 2018

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The league isn't, but their stadiums are

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The NFL is "getting massive tax breaks."

— PolitiFact National on Thursday, October 12th, 2017

False

100% true, really?

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"Remember that developers are forced to use the ‘195 land union’ contractors, so tap an extra $10 million into any construction project."

— PolitiFact Rhode Island on Sunday, October 4th, 2015

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Braves play ball in Cobb starting in 2017

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Cobb County businesses have already been awarded contracts worth $250 million on construction of a new Braves stadium.

— PolitiFact Georgia on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015

True

Home run!

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"Research performed by economists has shown no consistent, positive impact on jobs, income or tax revenues arising from stadiums or sports franchises."

— PolitiFact Rhode Island on Saturday, March 7th, 2015

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