Did Deion Sanders really offer reporters $50,000 not to mention him? Yes, but 'that was a joke'
Los Angeles Times • 10/28/2026 – 10/29/2026
Summary
Deion Sanders reportedly offered reporters $50,000 not to mention him. However, he later clarified that "that was a joke."
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
23h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 65
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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