Zach Kram

Zach Kram is a senior staff writer at The Ringer, where he covers baseball, basketball, and other assorted topics. He has written for various publications including The New York Times and Grantland. Zach's work focuses on the NBA playoffs, MLB offseason trades, 'House of the Dragon', and more. His articles provide unique insights into the subjects he covers while maintaining a neutral tone without expressing personal opinions.

Biography:  https://www.theringer.com/authors/zach-kram

79%

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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

98%

Examples:

  • In his coverage of the NBA playoffs, Zach occasionally uses language that suggests support for the Boston Celtics.
  • Zach tends to write in a neutral tone without expressing personal opinions.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • In his coverage of the NBA playoffs, Zach occasionally uses language that suggests support for the Boston Celtics.
  • Zach covers baseball, basketball and other topics for The Ringer. There are no clear conflicts of interest reported.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In an article about the NBA playoffs, Zach states that higher seeds won all Game 1s at home, but later mentions poor shooting performance from Orlando Magic as a reason for their loss to Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • In his review of 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', Zach claims there are no major contradictions with the original 'Hunger Games' trilogy, but this is not explored in depth.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In an article about NBA playoff overreactions, Zach makes a sweeping statement saying 'Home teams are unbeatable.' This is not supported by the examples given in the article.
  • In his review of 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', Zach claims there are no major contradictions with the original 'Hunger Games' trilogy, but this is not explored in depth.

Recent Articles

New Insights on Alicent and Criston's Affair in House of the Dragon: Shame, Guilt, and Unpredictable Kings

New Insights on Alicent and Criston's Affair in House of the Dragon: Shame, Guilt, and Unpredictable Kings

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 In the second season of House of the Dragon, Olivia Cooke's character Alicent Hightower engages in a scandalous affair with Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), adding depth to her character with themes of shame and guilt. King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) takes an unpredictable reign on the throne, while a cut sex scene between Alicent and an unnamed partner was removed due to not advancing the plot. Theories suggest that their relationship may have begun since childhood.
The Brutal Murder of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen: A New Chapter in the Game of Thrones' Power Struggles and Betrayals

The Brutal Murder of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen: A New Chapter in the Game of Thrones' Power Struggles and Betrayals

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 In the shocking season 2 premiere of House of the Dragon, Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen is brutally murdered by assassins hired by Daemon Targaryen, igniting a war between the Greens and Blacks. The episode highlights Westeros' culture of power struggles and betrayal, emphasizing that no one is safe from its deadly reach.
Nikola Jokic's Bold 'Despicable Me' Entrance at NBA Playoffs: Nuggets Star Leads Victory Over Lakers

Nikola Jokic's Bold 'Despicable Me' Entrance at NBA Playoffs: Nuggets Star Leads Victory Over Lakers

Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets' star player, made a bold entrance at the NBA playoffs dressed as 'Gru' from Despicable Me. He led his team to victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their series, averaging impressive stats during both the regular season and playoffs. The Boston Celtics also dominated their first game against Miami Heat, while Orlando Magic struggled with poor shooting performance against Cleveland Cavaliers.

Yankees Acquire Outfielder Juan Soto in Blockbuster Trade with Padres

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. The Padres received five players in return: right-handers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, and Randy Vásquez, as well as catcher Kyle Higashioka. Soto is expected to significantly boost the Yankees' offense. The trade puts Soto in an outfield mix with Alex Verdugo, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees' acquisition of Soto comes as the team seeks to improve their performance following their worst finish since 1992.

Premiere of 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Draws Mixed Reviews

Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 The Strand Theatre in Delaware, Ohio, is premiering 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'. The film is based on Suzanne Collins' 2020 novel and focuses on a teenage Coriolanus Snow, 64 years before the events of the Hunger Games series. The film features a new cast including Tom Blyth as a young President Snow, Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird, Jason Schwartzman as Lucretius Flickerman, Peter Dinklage as Casca Highbottom, and Viola Davis as Volumnia Gaul. The film has received mixed reviews from critics.