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John Gonzalez

The Sports Fake News Account That Went Viral, Then Went Away | SI Weekly

When Ballsack Sports started posting made-up reports in the guise of real journalism, it got a ton of attention for fooling big names — from NBA general managers to TV talking heads. SI's Ben Pickman tracked down the mysterious figure behind Ballsack Sports and got him to reveal his true motives for trolling the sports world. You can also read Pickman's Daily Cover story on Ballsack Sports.

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