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A post shared on social media purports that Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore and Connor Stalions were confirmed to not be in violation of any NCAA rules.
#BREAKING: The NCAA has confirmed that the 52 texts deleted by Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and Connor Stalions were NOT in violation of any NCAA rules and were rather vulgar texts of “freaky nature”. @CBSSanderson confirms to @On3sports #NCAA #Michigan pic.twitter.com/VpST2EcHzV
— Brody Sheetz (@brodysheetzESPN) August 4, 2024
Verdict: False
The claim is inaccurate. At this time there has been no confirmation on the findings of this case.
Fact Check:
U.S. Lawmakers issued a letter to the NCAA calling on them to update their student-athlete participation policy to confirm that only biological women be allowed to play in women’s sports leagues, The Hill reported. Those in opposition of the bill include soccer player Megan Rapinoe who joined other athletes in a plea for the ban not to occur, according to the outlet.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, allegedes that Moore has been confirmed to not have been found in violation of NCAA rules. The post shows screenshots of alleged texts that were deleted by Moore and Stalions.
The caption reads, “The NCAA has confirmed that the 52 texts deleted by Michigan’s Sherrone Moore and Connor Stalions were NOT in violation of any NCAA rules and were rather vulgar texts of ‘freaky nature’.@CBSSanderson confirms to @On3sports.”
The claim is inaccurate. In the case, detailed by The New York Times, there have been no findings released. Michigan received a draft notice of allegations from the NCAA against head coach Sherrone Moore. Moore could face suspension for the allegations against him.
CBS Dennis Dodd confirmed that several texts between Moore and Connor Stalions were deleted, CBS Sports reported. Moore is being investigated for violating NCAA rules for permissible scouting and sign-stealing, according to CBS News. (RELATED: Photo Of Egyptian Black Belts Raising Palestinian Flag Predates Paris 2024 Olympics)
This is not the first time misinformation involving athletics has circulated online. Check Your Fact recently debunked a claim an Olympic shooter asked his ex-wife for his dog back after winning a silver medal.
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