The analysis—published by NYU researchers Maggie Macdonald and Megan A. Brown in The Washington Post Monday—found Republicans share misinformation online at substantially higher rates than Democrats, with Republican challengers constituting the majority of the misleading content. The findings also revealed a sharp increase in misinformation circulating online since the 2016 election of former President Donald Trump, with highly visible GOP candidates like Sarah Palin contributing to some of the highest levels of misinformation of any candidates in the last decade....

United paid a transfer fee in the region of €18 million to lure the Netherlands international away from the Amsterdam ArenA after his impressive 2014 World Cup. Ancelotti gets Bayern vote of confidence And Overmars was surprised the Premier League side did not even bother flying to Netherlands to try and drive a hard bargain. “In the past, a transfer like Daley Blind’s to Manchester United was precluded by lengthy negotiations,” Overmars told De Telegraaf....

The oversight board wrote in a report Thursday that Facebook has not given full disclosure on its “XCheck” or cross-check system, and will further review it, although Facebook is not required to follow the oversight board’s rules or recommendations. The board’s report said that Facebook failed to mention the XCheck system when it previously asked the board to rule on its ban on former President Donald Trump. “Facebook only mentioned cross-check to the board when we asked whether Mr....

Icardi captaincy at risk as Inter fans unveil ‘piece of s***’ banner The England international joined Arsenal in 2011, but has yet to nail down a regular starting spot, with over half of his Premier League appearances for the Gunners coming as a substitute. The winger has also endured several spells on the sidelines, with his latest injury forcing him to miss Euro 2016. Arsene Wenger has said this season is an important one for Oxlade-Chamberlain’s development, though the 23-year-old’s last three Arsenal appearances have again come from the bench....

Alexis 5/4 to score v Everton Both star players have been tipped to leave the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners failed to qualify for the Champions League, and Sanchez close to a switch to Manchester City late in the recent transfer window. Ozil and Sanchez remain first-team regulars despite their uncertain future, and Mertesacker insists the pair deserve to stay involved. Asked if they are still giving their all for Arsene Wenger’s team, he replied: “Yes....

The 22-year-old had a breakthrough year in 2017, forcing his way into the Bayern team and helping a young Germany squad to glory at the Confederations Cup. Kimmich’s emergence for club and country has helped to fill the gaping void left by the surprise early retirement of Philipp Lahm at the end of last season. And Kimmich’s reward was top spot in the supporter poll for Germany’s Player of the Year for 2017, having received more than 20,000 votes....

An image shared on Reddit on Tuesday shows Escobar sitting on a bench in Disney World, arms crossed, patiently waiting till it’s time to go home. He is surrounded by his kids and dons a baseball cap. The picture dates back to May 1981, according to true crime blog Dangerous Minds. Escobar was the richest man in Colombia at the time, and organized a family trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando....

Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval was suspended by the team after he admitted to liking photos on Instagram during Wednesday night’s game. He has accepted his punishment and will not play Thursday against the Braves. MORE: Time for Red Sox to think trade | MLB lacks great team (which is good) Sandoval was caught by Barstool Sports Red Sox blogger Jared Carrabis liking photos of Instagram user “diva_legacy.”...

The Pac-12 announced Thursday a new live-streaming partnership with Twitter that includes at least 150 games during the 2016-17 academic year. MORE: Top 16 college football programs since 2000 “Twitter is the fastest way to find out what is happening in live sports,” Anthony Noto, Twitter’s chief financial officer,” said in a news release “Our partnership with the Pac-12 Networks will give sports fans a great way to view live sporting events along with the live Twitter conversation they are already accustomed to....

On the night of Aug. 1, 2014, the basketball world stopped. Paul George, one of the league’s most promising upcoming players, landed awkwardly trying to block a shot in a USA Basketball scrimmage. When he landed he suffered a tibia/fibula fracture, and his season was over. Now six months removed from the gruesome injury, George was ready to open up about the night in an exclusive with Bleacher Report. In a video titled, “The Road Back: Part One,” George, along with his mom and dad, discussed what happened that night....

Because the Hawks play mobile players and a stretch-five center in Pero Antic, Roy Hibbert has struggled in the series. Hibbert had trouble on offense before the playoffs, but Antic's ability to shoot from outside hurt Hibbert's ability to affect the game on defense. Indiana was down 15-5 when Indiana coach Frank Vogel, who has come under fire himself, made the decision to sit Hibbert. His team immediately railed off a run that knotted up competition....

Washington’s dynamic duo of Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook led the way in the victory, combining for 43 points, 19 assists and 13 rebounds. Indiana had no answers defensively as the Wizards shot nearly 60 percent from the field and 50 percent from 3-point range as a team. MORE: NBA play-in tournament, explained Now Beal, Westbrook and Co. will move on to face the top-seeded 76ers in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs....

Rodgers appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, as he does each week, and the conversation turned to the league’s efforts to complete the 2020 season during the coronavirus pandemic. Green Bay’s QB compared some of the NFL’s efforts to “big brother spying on you all the time.” “They’re watching everything, and if there’s a lapse in protocol, you can get fined,” Rodgers said. He continued: “Obviously, you’ve seen teams get fined already....

Aaron Rodgers was tackled on a circus play to seemingly end the game, but officials called a facemask penalty on Devin Taylor, giving the Packers one more shot at the end zone. MORE: Week 13 photos | Steele: Officials fail again | Blandino defends call Then this happened. Somehow, some way, Richard Rodgers grabbed a hold of the ball and hauled it in for the touchdown, giving the Packers the improbable win....

Green Bay is 4-3 going into Monday night’s matchup against the Lions at Lambeau Field, but it feels like the Packers’ season is already on the line with a must-win division game at home. But the Packers won’t be able to win many more games and stay in the playoff hunt unless Hundley is more effective and efficient while Rodgers is out. The good news is, with the bye week to hit the playbook and game film, plus the full assistance from both coach Mike McCarthy and Rodgers, Hundley will be in a much better position to succeed in his second pro start and beyond....

FILM REVIEW: Packers rush defense vs. Cowboys running game Lacy is dealing with a sprained ankle that limited his practice time during the week. Practice squad member Don Jackson took several first-team reps with backup James Starks in Buffalo due to a death in his family. Cobb’s career average is seven yards per carry. WEEK 6 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread The Packers have rushed for 112 yards per game so far this season, above the league average....

.The news comes hours after the team reportedly signed defensive tackle Letroy Guion Monday morning MORE: Offseason stock watch | Strained by Deflate-gate | Panthers RB and prank on Newton Raji, the team’s first-round draft pick in 2008, missed all of 2014 with a torn biceps muscle. The Packers have been working on a deal with Raji, whose one-year deal for 2015 is worth roughly $3.5 million. Raji can earn up to $4 million in the deal, according to NFL....

Union-Tribune sources said Pham’s injury occurred after he stepped out of an establishment and asked two people who were arguing near his car to move; one of the individuals then stabbed Pham. The sources said he did not know the people. MORE: Padres’ playoff window is propped wide open The Padres said Pham was treated at UC San Diego Health. “While it was a very traumatic and eye-opening experience for me, I’m on the road to recovery and I know I’ll be back to my offseason training routine in no time,” Pham said in a statement released by the Padres (per the Union-Tribune)....

The body is supposed to break down old bone and replenish it over time. Paget’s disease of bone accelerates that process which includes the regrowth of new bone. The resulting accelerated bone growth leads to abnormal growth, including deformities and bones that are prone to fractures. Paget’s disease can often go completely without symptoms and inadvertently might be detected only through an X-ray or a surgery performed for a different reason....