Definition of rumour | Bee Dictionary of English

n gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
v tell or spread rumors

From what we have observed of the results of this work, it is our belief that this criticism has arisen from misunderstanding and unfounded rumour, and misrepresents the spirit of .
He describes how the cafs were one of the various nerve centers for bruits publics, public noise or rumour.
In a Telegraph report filed by Peter Foster, it was said that the call for revenge was triggered by a rumour that ethnic Uighurs had broken into Urumqi's hospitals and killed .

Adele Honored by Queen Elizabeth II During Birthday Celebration
Is there anyone who isn't a fan of Adele? The "Rumour Has It" and "Rolling in the Deep" singer received a special honor from none other than royalty Friday evening....
June 15, 2013 - E! Online
Premier League: Can England No Longer Attract 'Box Office' Signings?
With a single tweet, Cristiano Ronaldo has inspired hundreds of transfer rumour stories. "All the news about my renewal with Real Madrid are false," the Portuguese superstar microblogged Thursday , leading many British outlets, such as Martin Lipton of Mirror Football, to jump to the conclusion that he could be back at Old Trafford next season. If C-Ron follows the current trends in transfers ...
June 14, 2013 - Bleacher Report
Summer Transfer Window Gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Tevez, Cesc Fabregas
The transfer rumour mill shows no signs of slowing down with several high-profile players linked with moves this summer. Cristiano Ronaldo is the subject of a multi-million bid, according to reports, but which club are making eyes at the Real Madrid star? Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could be on his way to Serie A next season, but which clubs are battling for his signature? Napoli ...
June 12, 2013 - Bleacher Report

Dustin Hoffman in CHQR
Rumour has it that he was going to try to combine the two,Hoffman said. "Rumour also has it that he might have been sitting courtside in a tuxedo."
Paul Casey in Telegraph.co.uk
I honestly have no clue, but Jocelyn told me there's a rumour going around. I think the odds were 10-1,said Casey, one of captain Nick Faldo's two wild cards. "I would love to play with Padraig and I think it would be a good pairing, but I...