Field Level
Field Level is a sports journalist who covers various events and teams across different sports. They have a deep understanding of basketball, particularly related to the LSU Tigers and the Maravich family, as evidenced by their detailed coverage of Josh Maravich's passing. The author also covers other major sporting events such as soccer, golf, and baseball. Their reporting often includes interviews with players and coaches, game analysis, and breaking news related to the sports world. In addition to their sports journalism work, Field Level may have personal connections or ties to the subjects they cover due to their focus on local teams and individuals.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
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Examples:
- Use of emotional language to describe game outcomes (e.g., 'shocker', 'full-scale line brawl'), selective reporting that highlights positive aspects and ignores negative ones, sensationalism in describing players' performances without evidence.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Several instances where the author appears to have personal connections or ties to the subjects they are writing about (e.g., mentioning family members of players, discussing interactions with players).
Contradictions
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Examples:
- Contradictions found within specific articles (e.g., Cameron Young's eagles on par 4s in one article versus no mention of eagles in another), inconsistencies in the description of events or player performances.
Deceptions
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Examples:
- Use of unsupported claims (e.g., Keenan Allen's knowledge of the game), lack of evidence to support certain statements, and potential misleading information.
Recent Articles
Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo Agrees to $166M Extension Amid Jimmy Butler Uncertainty
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Miami Heat's star center Bam Adebayo signs a three-year, $166 million extension, extending his tenure with the team through 2028-29. Adebayo averaged 19.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists during the NBA season and made his first All-Defensive First Team selection. Jacksonville City Council Approves $1.4 Billion Renovation for EverBank Stadium: The Future Home of the Jaguars
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Jacksonville City Council approves $1.4 billion EverBank Stadium renovation with a 30-year lease for Jaguars, reducing capacity to 43,500 seats during construction in 2026 and expanding back to over 63,000 seats afterwards. US Olympic Track and Field Trials: Noah Lyles and Kendall Ellis Secure Second Olympic Berths in 100m and 400m Finals
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024Noah Lyles and Kendall Ellis secured their second Olympic berths in the men's 100 meters and women's 400 meters respectively at the US Olympic Track and Field Trials. Lyles won with a time of 9.83 seconds, while Ellis finished with a time of 49.46 seconds. Cameron Young Makes History with Record-Breaking 59 at Travelers Championship
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Cameron Young sets new record with a 59 at the Travelers Championship, marking the 13th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history. Young began strong with an eagle on par-4 third hole and continued with seven birdies and two eagles for a bogey-free round of 13 under. Jeff Van Gundy Returns to NBA Coaching: Joins Tyronn Lue's Clippers as Lead Assistant
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Renowned basketball coach Jeff Van Gundy, who led the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets to a combined 430-318 record in the NBA, is returning to coaching as lead assistant for the Los Angeles Clippers under Tyronn Lue. His decision was influenced by his personal relationship with Lue and the team's need for a qualified assistant. UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier - A Clash of Styles in the Lightweight Title Bout
Broke On: Saturday, 21 October 2023UFC 302 features a lightweight title bout between current champion Islam Makhachev and challenger Dustin Poirier, with Makhachev entering as the favorite in a closely anticipated matchup. The fight card also includes notable bouts such as Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Kevin Holland. Former NBA Player Drew Gordon: Tragic Car Accident Claims Life of UCLA Alum and Older Brother of Aaron Gordon at Age 33
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024Former NBA player Drew Gordon, older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, tragically passed away in a car accident at age 33. Confirmed by Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. Played two years at UCLA, transferred to New Mexico for junior season, later played in foreign leagues and G League. Played nine games with Philadelphia 76ers during 2014-15 season. Survived by wife Angela and three children. Brad Marchand Out with Upper-Body Injury: Boston Bruins Face Florida Panthers Without Leading Scorer in Game 4
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand, their leading scorer in points and assists during these playoffs, is out for Game 4 against the Florida Panthers due to an upper-body injury from a collision with Sam Bennett. The incident caused a heated exchange between the teams, with no penalties called on the ice. Boston trails 2-1 in this best-of-seven series and may replace Marchand with Danton Heinen or add an additional defenseman. Max Fried's No-Hitter Bid Shattered by J.D. Martinez's Homer in Ninth Inning
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024Max Fried nearly pitched a no-hitter against the New York Mets on May 11, 2024, but J.D. Martinez's ninth-inning home run ended the bid. The Atlanta Braves won the game, improving their NL East standings position, while the Mets have lost 12 of their past 18 games. Jalen Brunson Sets New Playoff Record with 47 Points: Knicks Dominate Glass, Take 3-1 Series Lead over Sixers
Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024Jalen Brunson sets a new career-high with 47 points, leading the New York Knicks to a crucial victory in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks dominated the glass, turning offensive rebounds into second-chance points and containing Joel Embiid with teamwork and rotations. Brunson's performance surpasses Bernard King's record for most points scored by a Knicks player in the playoffs, leaving them one win away from advancing to the next round.