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Viral image stated on August 02, 2020 in a Facebook post:
“$258,000/month: Amount Blake Griffin will pay in child support to ex Brynn Cameron.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• August 3, 2020
ESPN stated on September 27, 2015 in in an article:
Alabama’s Crimson Tide will be the underdog in Saturday’s game against the Georgia Bulldogs, the first time in 72 consecutive games that Alabama has not been favored by oddsmakers to win.
By Nancy Badertscher• October 1, 2015
George Will stated on September 21, 2014 in a panel on "Fox News Sunday":
"Last week's three most-viewed television programs were Sunday Night Football, Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football." 
By Lauren Carroll• September 21, 2014
Stuart Sternberg stated on June 21, 2010 in a press statement:
The Tampa Bay Rays' "prices have been judged the most affordable in all of professional sports."
By Aaron Sharockman• June 24, 2010
Kiki Curls stated on January 22, 2019 in a hearing:
Says Arrowhead Stadium "is considered the loudest stadium in the world."
By Adam Reckamp• March 11, 2019
TikTok posts stated on August 14, 2024 in a TikTok video:
Video shows Boston Red Sox player Jarren Duran getting a “MASSIVE” ovation after his two-game suspension for homophobic slur.
By Jeff Cercone• August 15, 2024
X posts stated on January 28, 2014 in comments from sports pundits and fans on Twitter:
Says Peyton Manning struggles in cold weather games.
By Steve Contorno• January 31, 2014
Facebook posts stated on June 30, 2021 in a Facebook post:
News organizations and sponsors ignored the accomplishments of Kim Rhode, a six-time Olympic medalist, because of her support of the Second Amendment.
By Samantha Putterman• July 9, 2021
Roger Goodell stated on January 20, 2014 in an interview on NFL.com:
"The extra point is almost automatic. … (The NFL) had five missed extra points this year out of 1,200 some odd" attempts.
By Katie Sanders• January 31, 2014
Bobby Jindal stated on December 07, 2009 in a radio interview:
"I'm predicting (the Saints) will go not only undefeated, but all the way through the Super Bowl -- something that's never been done before."
By Robert Farley• December 8, 2009
Tim Kaine stated on December 07, 2011 in a debate.:
George Allen cast "the deciding vote" for the 2003 Bush tax cuts.
By Sean Gorman• December 17, 2011
Barack Obama stated on September 20, 2009 in an interview on Meet the Press:
"Mathematically, the White Sox can still get in the playoffs."
By Bill Adair• September 20, 2009
Atlanta Braves stated on December 13, 2010 in a history on team website:
The Atlanta Braves are "the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in America."
By Eric Stirgus• December 14, 2010
NFL Players Association stated on November 22, 2010 in a letter:
A National Football League lockout would cost Atlanta $160 million in lost jobs and revenue.
By Eric Stirgus• December 6, 2010
Deadspin stated on August 13, 2013 in a website:
The highest paid employee of the State of Rhode Island is a basketball coach.
By Gregory Smith• September 29, 2013
Chuck Grassley stated on December 30, 2009 in a conference call:
"I haven't missed a vote since 1993."
By Catharine Richert• January 6, 2010
Michael Needham stated on December 14, 2014 in comments on "Fox News Sunday":
The federal budget bill "reauthorizes the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, which provides taxpayer dollars so that the Four Seasons hotel can build a resort in Turkey."
By Lauren Carroll• December 15, 2014
Atlanta Sports Council stated on October 01, 2000 in a study:
The economic impact of Atlanta's 2000 Super Bowl was $292 million.
By Willoughby Mariano• November 19, 2010
Viral image stated on October 28, 2024 in a Facebook post:
A Pennsylvania TV station aired the 2024 presidential election results early.
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 30, 2024
Sherrod Brown stated on August 04, 2011 in an appearance on MSNBC:
"Rooting for the Red Sox is like rooting for the drug companies."
By Tom Feran• August 29, 2011

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