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FACT CHECK: Did Britney Griner Ask Angel Reese To Replace Injured Player On Olympics Roster?

post Share on social media WNBA player Brittney Griner has reportedly asked Angel Reese to replace Cameron Brink in place of Kaitlyn Clark on the 3×3 Olympic team.

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Verdict: False

Neither Reese nor Clark are on either roster.

Fact check:

Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps testified before Congress about the World Anti-Doping Agency after a number of Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned substances. Parents Phelps said U.S. athletes have lost faith in officials' ability to rid sports of cheaters.

A post shared on the thread alleges that Griner invited Reese to play 3×3 because he thinks she's a better player than Clark. The post did not reveal the source of the information.

The post read, “After Cameron Brink was injured, Brittney Griner asked Angel Reese to compete in the 3×3 Olympics instead of Kaitlyn Clark. I think 'Angel Reese is better than Kaitlyn Clark.'”

This claim is inaccurate. Social media She made this claim.

Brink ripped her apart. The ACL injury will keep her out for the remainder of the season. ESPN. She was then replaced by her teammate. Dearica Hamby In a 3×3 roaster, New York Post Not reported. lease Clark too Roster. (RELATED: Did Caitlin Clark Turn Down an Offer from Nike?)

This is not the first time that false information has been shared online: Check Your Facts recently denied claims that The Economist magazine ran a cover featuring crosshairs on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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