Sport-related vandalism

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 7:36 pm

Troll edits John Morrison's Wikipedia page after report of WWE return.

Ringside News

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:06 pm

TRICKIPEDIA Arsenal whiz Gabriel Martinelli has Wikipedia page hilariously changed to ‘love child of Pele and Romario’ after Standard Liege goal heroics

The Sun

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:03 pm

Dallas Cowboys & AT&T Stadium Got A Nice Wikipedia Update After The Packers Victory ... As expected, somebody took to Wikipedia and made some savage updates to show AT&T Stadium was now the home of the Packers and that running back Aaron Jones was the owner of the team.

Total Pro Sports

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:38 pm

Howie Kendrick's Wikipedia page got hilarious update after game-winning grand slam in NLDS

USA Today

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 19, 2019 8:11 pm

Sooners WR's Wikipedia page savagely trolls Longhorns

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is dominating the Texas Longhorns secondary in the Red River Showdown. While he’s torching Texas’ secondary and taking souls from defensive backs, his Wikipedia page is getting a nice treatment.

MSN

Johnny Au · Unread post by **Johnny Au** » Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:01 am

I have made longtime wikivandal BaseballBrain2016 (T-C-L) blocked indefinitely. He/she primarily changed the ownership of the team featured in an article to that of the victor in said team's last playoff round, as well as other unconstructive edits.

Despite the username, he/she also edits articles pertaining to other major North American professional sports teams, not just baseball teams.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:48 pm

Johnny Au wrote:I have made longtime wikivandal BaseballBrain2016 (T-C-L) blocked indefinitely. He/she primarily changed the ownership of the team featured in an article to that of the victor in said team's last playoff round, as well as other unconstructive edits.

Despite the username, he/she also edits articles pertaining to other major North American professional sports teams, not just baseball teams.

He didn't edit from 21 November 2016 until 19 October 2019, when he made four vandalising edits. Compromised account?

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:33 pm

Someone Hilariously Trolled Georgia OC James Coley ...

"James Coley is an American football coach. He tries his hardest to be the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Georgia and was the former offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Miami, but at Georgia, his efforts aren't enough."

12up

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:41 pm

Jose Altuve 'owns' New York Yankees, according to edit on Wikipedia

Someone is having a little fun at the expense of the New York Yankees following their series loss to the Astros on Saturday. On the franchise’s Wikipedia entry, it was edited to reflect that they were now “owned” by Astros star and Game 6 hero Jose Altuve. Altuve hit a two-run home-run in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the game and clinch the American League pennant for the Astros.

Khou.com

Johnny Au · Unread post by **Johnny Au** » Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:34 am

Poetlister wrote:
Johnny Au wrote:I have made longtime wikivandal BaseballBrain2016 (T-C-L) blocked indefinitely. He/she primarily changed the ownership of the team featured in an article to that of the victor in said team's last playoff round, as well as other unconstructive edits.

Despite the username, he/she also edits articles pertaining to other major North American professional sports teams, not just baseball teams.
He didn't edit from 21 November 2016 until 19 October 2019, when he made four vandalising edits. Compromised account?

More likely a sleeper (edit patterns are very similar between the two sprees)

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:52 pm

"WWE News: Troll Alters Wikipedia & Adds Ridiculous Match To WWE Survivor Series"

Ringside News

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:11 pm

Wikipedia Pranksters Make Awesome Edit To Ed Orgeron's Page After LSU's Massive Win Over Alabama

12up.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:37 pm

"2017 World Series Wikipedia page gets savage edit to troll Astros"

Sportsnaut

"'Astros Centerfield Cameraman' Now 2017 World Series MVP on Wikipedia Page"

Iheart.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:39 pm

"Detroit Lions fan makes epic edit to David Blough’s Wikipedia page following hot start"

Detroit Sports Nation

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:10 pm

Somebody messed with Pat Hobbs’ Wikipedia page: He’s a ‘weasel’ with an ego that ‘killed Rutgers football'

NJ.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Nov 30, 2019 7:12 pm

Unai Emery sacked: Frankfurt star Daichi Kamada dubbed ‘liberator of Arsenal’ by mischievous Wikipedia edit.

Evening Standard

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:26 pm

Angry Alabama fan has edited Wikipedia profile of defensive coordinator Pete Golding

An Alabama fan was so upset with the Crimson Tide’s performance in the loss at Auburn on Saturday that the fan went to Wikipedia to edit defensive coordinator Pete Golding’s profile.

Golding, "who was an awful and pathetic excuse of a defensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide", was the edited version of his profile.

saturdaydownsouth.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:31 pm

"Leafs fans vandalizing Wikipedia keep editors hopping"

Toronto Star

This is behind a pay wall but seems to be about hockey.

Johnny Au · Unread post by **Johnny Au** » Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:38 am

Poetlister wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:31 pm
"Leafs fans vandalizing Wikipedia keep editors hopping"

Toronto Star

This is behind a pay wall but seems to be about hockey.

outline.com is your friend.

I use it when reading Toronto Star articles such as this.

By the way, here is the full Toronto Star article about the Leafs and their fans vandalizing Wikipedia: https://outline.com/743hwm

The author of that Toronto Star article could have asked me, just like when fellow Toronto Star journalist Oliver Sachgau wrote about me and my contributions to the Toronto Blue Jays article in 2015.

I personally know HickoryOughtShirt?4 (aka Hannah). We met each other during the History of Toronto edit-a-thon in the Toronto Reference Library.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:17 pm

Johnny Au wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 08, 2019 3:38 am
outline.com is your friend.

I use it when reading Toronto Star articles such as this.

That is a useful tip, thanks. I'll see if it works on British newspapers. I was struck by one phrase:

"“vandals” — how the Wiki community describes the falsehood-spreaders"

To me, a vandal is someone who for example replaces an article with a load of random characters. It doesn't seem appropriate for someone who alters an article neatly to spread a falsehood. But that discussion may deserve its own thread.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:57 pm

WWE Titan Towers Wikipedia page edited to include NSFW Vince McMahon "fact".

WWE has a rich history, but sometimes people like to write their own history. Wikipedia is a very helpful research tool at times, but you also need to be careful especially when the trolls are loose. Titan Towers has been WWE’s Headquarters since 1985. On March 20th, 2019 the company announced they will sell Titan Towers. They are relocating their headquarters to 677 Washington Boulevard in Stamford. Someone edited the Wikipedia entry for Titan Towers to include something that isn’t very TV-PG at all. We’re not sure who did this, but it was inserted into the Wikipedia entry and has been up for quite a while without being taken down.

Ringside News

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:29 pm

Someone Edited Freddie Kitchens’ Wikipedia Page After Browns' Loss to Cardinals and it's Amazing. ...

Kitchens' new descriptions included that of "American football moron" and "head clown of the Cleveland Browns."

12up.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 04, 2020 6:26 pm

Someone Edited Mike Florio’s Wikipedia Page After His Twitter Feud With Richard Sherman

A Richard Sherman outburst was set up on a silver platter when he was named to the All-Pro rosters that were released on Friday, and the San Francisco 49ers' star cornerback did not disappoint. Sherman took to Twitter in a diatribe to trash critics who bashed him for negotiating his own contract without an agent in 2018. The veteran defensive back's rant involved a Twitter exchange with ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio, and one particular individual subsequently altered the Wikipedia page of the NFL reporter.

12up.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:43 pm

Someone Went to Town on DK Metcalf's Wikipedia With Wild Edits After He Destroyed the Eagles

12up.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 5:15 pm

Wikipedia page says West Ham defender plays for Chelsea ... The West Ham defender’s Wikipedia has already been edited. In fact, some prankster has already changed Diop’s Wikipedia page to say he already pays for Blues.

The Sun

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:33 pm

James Urban's Wikipedia Page Was Swiftly Updated After Reports of Eagles' Interest in Him for OC Emerged ... A return could be in the works for James Urban to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, if you take a look at the ever-so-trustworthy Wikipedia, a deal is already in place.

12up.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 18, 2020 8:01 pm

WWE Picked Drew McIntyre's Name On Wikipedia

Less than 30 minutes before he was set to debut on the 12 October 2007 SmackDown, Drew McIntyre was running around scanning pages on Wikipedia. Stephanie McMahon had approached him, asked the Scot if Drew Galloway was his shoot name and then said WWE needed to change it for TV when he said it was.

Cue Wiki hysteria.

whatculture.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:31 am

Someone Edited Kansas' Silvio De Sousa's Wikipedia Page After the Insane Brawl vs Kansas State ...

Some Wikipedia pranksters got to De Souza's Wikipedia account, and apparently made some minor tweaks that are nothing short of hilarious. They stated he is part of the "Kansas Jayhawks Boxing Club" and that he is the adopted son of former NBA star Ron Artest, or Metta World Peace, known for the Malice at the Palace and other violent confrontations on the court.

12up.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Jan 25, 2020 11:45 am

"Wikipedia edit has Raheem Mostert listed as the king of Green Bay"

ninersnation.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:54 am

Wikipedia seems to know who Michigan State’s next offensive coordinator will be

Early Wednesday morning, news broke that Michigan State was hiring Mel Tucker to replace Mark Dantonio as their head football coach. Now, the question is, who will Tucker hire to be his coordinators? Well, according to Wikipedia, which can be edited by anyone, the Spartans next offensive coordinator will be former Ohio State WR and coach, Brian Hartline.

detroitsportsnation.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:04 am

WWE’s AJ Styles in Wikipedia ‘death prank’ after WrestleMania Boneyard Match

Metro

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Tue Jul 14, 2020 8:32 pm

KAMARU USMAN defeated Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 on Fight Island - but fans were less than impressed with the scrap. In fact just moments after Usman's hand was raised, Wikipedia was edited with the fight labelled a "complete and utter borefest".

The Sun

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:05 pm

John Barnes has his Wikipedia page hacked in a brilliant way

Anyone can edit Wikipedia's content and these edits to John Barnes' account appears to have gone unnoticed for a while

A prankster has written a long and well-worded amend to the Wikipedia page of England legend John Barnes. Spotted by eagle-eyed football fans, the re-write references the World Cup song World in Motion, a track on which Barnes featured heavily. ...

Under the 'Tactical Approach' section of the page, one mischievous user has written: "Teams managed by Barnes are taught to either hold or give the ball, though crucially they must do it at the right time. When in attack, Barnes' sides attempt to get the ball to the line at a variety of speeds ranging from slow to fast. In team talks Barnes always warns his players to be wary of the opposition's attempts to hit them and hurt them in both defence and attack.

Derby Telegraph

That was added on 30th January and is still what the article says. John_Barnes#Tactical_Approach (T-H-L)

lonza leggiera · Unread post by **lonza leggiera** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:38 pm

Poetlister wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 22, 2021 3:05 pm

John Barnes has his Wikipedia page hacked in a brilliant way

Anyone can edit Wikipedia's content and these edits to John Barnes' account appears to have gone unnoticed for a while

A prankster has written a long and well-worded amend to the Wikipedia page of England legend John Barnes. Spotted by eagle-eyed football fans, the re-write references the World Cup song World in Motion, a track on which Barnes featured heavily. ...

Under the 'Tactical Approach' section of the page, one mischievous user has written: "Teams managed by Barnes are taught to either hold or give the ball, though crucially they must do it at the right time. When in attack, Barnes' sides attempt to get the ball to the line at a variety of speeds ranging from slow to fast. In team talks Barnes always warns his players to be wary of the opposition's attempts to hit them and hurt them in both defence and attack.
Derby Telegraph

That was added on 30th January and is still what the article says. John_Barnes#Tactical_Approach (T-H-L)

This is really quite funny, but a large part of the humour is likely to be lost on most non-Brits (as it was on me) until they check out the World in Motion video from which the text of the edit was derived. The relevant part of the video is from about the 2'30" mark onwards.

el84 · Unread post by **el84** » Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:58 pm

I love that song.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:03 pm

There can't be many pieces of vandalism on Wikipedia that have lasted for weeks despite extensive media coverage. I quoted the Derby Telegraph; the same story appeared in several other local papers and at least one national one, the Daily Star. Indeed, there might be enough coverage to justify a Wikipedia article.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:44 am

Anthony Joshua’s Wikipedia page changed to say he has LOST to Tyson Fury… so is rival up to his old editing tricks?

BOXING fans have joked Tyson Fury is up to his old tricks after Anthony Joshua's Wikipedia page was changed to show he has already lost against his rival. Though a date and venue are yet to be agreed for the blockbuster bout between the two British giants, AJ has already been knocked out judging by Wikipedia.

The Sun

There's been a lot of activity on the Anthony Joshua (T-H-L) article lately and it has just been semi-protected until 2024.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:53 am

Paulo Fonseca has Wikipedia page hacked as fans troll Tottenham over new manager move

Tottenham have opened talks with Paulo Fonseca (T-H-L) to become the club's new manager in time for next season. Spurs have been without a permanent head coach since relieving Jose Mourinho of his duties in mid-April. Mourinho has since been appointed as Roma boss after the role was left vacant by Fonseca himself. ...

Now, some football fans have hijacked Fonseca's Wikipedia page with the news that he looks set to become Spurs' new boss.

football.london

This is the usual misuse of "hacked". The change was made by Joelmoncy (T-H-L), an established if scarcely prolific editor, so it may well have been a misunderstanding rather than vandalism. It was reverted about 2½ hours later.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sun Aug 08, 2021 12:07 pm

LOL! Morne Steyn’s Wikipedia page edited after heroics vs Lions

However, the funniest online activity would take place on Wikipedia. Morne Steyn repeated the heroics he displayed in the 2009 series against the Lions, where he also chalked-up the points to see the Boks home. History repeated itself on Saturday, prompting one user to pay the best possible tribute to the 37-year-old.

“Morne Steyn, born 11 July 1984, is a professional lion tamer, having tamed lions in both 2009 and 2021. He specialises in waiting until the last minute to break those lion hearts. He will only be 49 for the next series.”

thesouthafrican.com

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sun Sep 12, 2021 8:18 pm

Geelong Cats get trolled online as Wikipedia page changed to celebrate Melbourne’s Max Gawn

The Cats are already licking their wounds from a preliminary final belting. But it hasn’t stopped some internet trolls from rubbing some more salt into them after their loss to Melbourne. One punter changed Geelong’s Wikipedia profile, saying they were “owned” by Melbourne skipper Max Gawn, who kicked five goals in a man-of-the-match performance for the Demons.

The description was on their Wikipedia page for a number of minutes before it was finally corrected, but after the Demons captain booted four goals in the third quarter to see his side into their first grand final since 2000, it’s hard to argue that it was wrong.

thewest.com.au

The article is Geelong Football Club (T-H-L). There was a load of vandalism two days ago and it is now semi-protected.

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Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sun Oct 17, 2021 11:19 am

Morales' Wikipedia page changed after controversial NLDS call

Make a bad call in a win-or-go-home postseason game, and the fans will hold you accountable the only way they know how. Through the power of ... Wikipedia?

The Giants' 2021 season came to an end in Game 5 of the National League Division Series after first base umpire Gabe Morales confirmed strike three on a check swing from Wilmer Flores to end the game. Widely believed to be an incorrect call -- even by some Dodgers players -- Morales soon faced the wrath of fans on the internet, who brutally changed his Wikipedia bio. "American Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. He is legally blind," the description reads. Listed under "Special Assignments": "Ruining the Division Series (2021)".

His bio continues: "He's known for somehow being a worse umpire than Angel Hernandez." NBC Sports Bay Area was unable to fact-check those claims, but the evidence might be damning after Thursday night's game-ending call. Let this be a lesson to any MLB umpire who takes pride in his/her Wikipedia page.

NBC Sports

The Gabe Morales (T-H-L) page is currently semi-protected.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:46 am

Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers officially becomes owner of Bears

Aaron Rodgers made it very clear on Sunday against the Chicago Bears when he said he owned them to their fanbase after running in a touchdown late to put the Green Bay Packers up 24-14. The moment went viral instantly and it trickled down to other outlets as well. According to Wikipedia, the superstar quarterback for the Packers is now listed as the owner of the Bears.

Clutchpoints

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:47 pm

Someone reset Tyler Matzek’s wikipedia page and it’s gold

It is not a matter of if, but a matter of when, the Atlanta Braves will erect a statue in Tyler Matzek’s likeness at The Battery. No pitcher has been more clutch during the Atlanta Braves‘ run to the World Series than southpaw Tyler Matzek.

The left-handed reliever pumps ice through his veins on a regular basis. In the biggest moment of his life in Game 6 of the 2021 NLCS, Matzek came into the bottom of the seventh inning with the Braves up 4-2 on the Los Angeles Dodgers with no outs and runners on second and third. He struck out the side, including punch outs of Albert Pujols and Mookie Betts to save the season. ...

Tyler Matzek gets an NSFW update to his Wikipedia page after NLCS victory.

Fansided.com

The page with the NSFW edit may be seen here.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:15 am

Wikipedia Fires Wells, Texas Tech Fans Lash Out & Assistant Coach Claps Back

On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, Matt Wells was fired. No, not by the decision-makers or by anyone at Texas Tech University, although there's plenty of wind in the wire that those decisions are at the very least being discussed behind closed doors. No, Matt Wells was fired by the fanbase on Saturday after that atrocious loss on Saturday to the Kansas State Wildcats. The Red Raiders led 24-10 at halftime. Then, Kansas State scored 15 in the second half, and the Red Raiders were shut out. The final score was 25-24. ...

Wells was even fired on Wikipedia briefly before someone changed it back. For several hours his page read "Former Head Coach" and had October 23rd as his last day at Texas Tech.

kkam.com

Ironically, the Wikipedia vandal was eventually proved right - Matt Wells was fired officially.

Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:32 am

Someone in Virginia changed the USC Football Wikipedia page to list Marvin Lewis as head coach instead of Donte Williams

There’s a long history of Wikipedia vandalism around sports events, but the latest thing here seems particularly unusual for not having any real connection to either news or obvious jokes. That would be an edit to the USC Trojans Football page, which listed former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis (seen at left above in his final Bengals’ press conference in 2019) as USC’s interim coach for most of the day Tuesday. (The actual interim coach is Donte Williams, seen at right above, who took that role on Sept. 13 after Clay Helton was fired. And he has a current record of 3-3, unlike the 2-1 listed on his page or the 2-1 listed for Lewis on USC’s page.) Here’s a screenshot of that page from 5:30 p.m. Eastern Tuesday, more than three hours after the change was made from Williams to Lewis (see further discussion of that below; you can also click to embiggen the screenshot):

Awful Announcing

See also earlier articles from this site:

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Poetlister · Unread post by **Poetlister** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:37 am

Wikipedia Toasts Saints QB Siemian, Roasts Bucs and Tom Brady

"If it's on Wikipedia, you know it's true."

You've probably heard that line used a time or two in jest to describe the dubious nature of the information on Wikipedia. This comes from the online encyclopedia's history of allowing anyone to create and edit articles on its site. While Wikipedia has made major strides over its 20-year history to fact check and peer review articles and prohibit vandals from hijacking its pages, occasionally someone will commandeer a Wikipedia page to make a bold statement about someone or something.

The latest example of this: A Wikipedia hijacker updated New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian's page to pay tribute to his performance in Sunday's 36-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In case you missed it, Siemian entered the game in the second quarter after Saints starting quarterback Jameis Winston suffered a season-ending ACL tear after he was horse-collar tackled by Bucs linebacker Devin White. Siemian was calm and collected, completing 16 of his 29 passing attempts, throwing for 159 yards and a touchdown in his relief appearance.

KPEL965

Ohnoitsjamie (T-C-L) has now semi-protected Trevor Siemian (T-H-L).