Ben Baby

Ben Baby is a sports reporter who covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019 and has previously worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports. He provides daily coverage of the Bengals for ESPN.com and makes appearances on SportsCenter, ESPN’s NFL shows, and ESPN Radio programs. A native of Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He is an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist University and a member of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). In Cincinnati, he closely follows Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s recovery from right wrist surgery and the team's efforts to return to the top of the AFC.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40102584/bengals-joe-burrow-balancing-health-drive-greatness-wrist

76%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Ben Baby covers the Cincinnati Bengals for ESPN. He joined the company in July 2019. Prior to ESPN, he worked for various newspapers in Texas, most recently at The Dallas Morning News where he covered college sports.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • Ben Baby is an adjunct journalism professor at Southern Methodist University.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article quotes Zach Edey saying he wanted to send a message to his teammates and others about this year’s group after their loss in 2023, but there is no evidence that they were thinking about that loss at all during the game.
  • The author uses selective reporting by only mentioning Purdue’s dominance in the second half while ignoring Grambling’s impressive performance in the first half.
  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Purdue’s win over Grambling was standard business Friday night despite it being a significant upset.
  • Zach Edey became the first player since Maryland’s Joe Smith in 1995 to have a 30-point, 20-rebound game in the NCAA tournament

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Edey becomes a national player of the year and has 30 points and 20 rebounds against Grambling which is not mentioned as an achievement but rather just stating that he was exactly as advertised.
  • The article quotes Zach Edey saying he wanted to send a message to his teammates and others about this year’s group after their loss in 2023, but there is no evidence that they were thinking about that loss at all during the game.
  • The author uses selective reporting by only mentioning Purdue’s dominance in the second half while ignoring Grambling’s impressive performance in the first half.
  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Purdue’s win over Grambling was standard business Friday night despite it being a significant upset.

Recent Articles

Tee Higgins Signs Franchise Tender with Cincinnati Bengals for $21.8 Million

Tee Higgins Signs Franchise Tender with Cincinnati Bengals for $21.8 Million

Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024 Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signed his franchise tender, securing a $21.8 million contract for the 2024 NFL season despite holding out for a long-term extension. Injured in 12 games last year, Higgins has totaled 3,684 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns in four seasons with the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson Seeks Trade for Long-Term Security: Uncertain Future Amidst Team's Super Bowl Pursuit

Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson Seeks Trade for Long-Term Security: Uncertain Future Amidst Team's Super Bowl Pursuit

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Defensive end Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals has requested a trade due to his desire for long-term security, despite having two more years on his contract and being set to make significant base salaries. The team has no intention of trading him, but Hendrickson's agent also confirmed that he is considering retirement. Hendrickson, a three-time Pro Bowler and career-best 17.5 sack performer in the last season, requested a trade for the first time since wide receiver Tee Higgins did so earlier this year.
Purdue's 78-50 Victory Over Grambling State in NCAA Basketball Tournament First Round Leaves Fans Shocked and Excited

Purdue's 78-50 Victory Over Grambling State in NCAA Basketball Tournament First Round Leaves Fans Shocked and Excited

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 Purdue steamrolled Grambling State 78-50 in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament, causing an upset.

Cincinnati Bengals' Quarterback Joe Burrow Out for Season Due to Wrist Injury

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Joe Burrow, the star quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals, will not participate further in this NFL season due to a wrist injury. The NFL is investigating Burrow's omission from the week's injury reports and a now-deleted video that showed him wearing a brace on his hand. Jake Browning will step into Burrow's role as the Bengals' starter. This is the second time in Burrow's four-year NFL career he has suffered a season-ending injury in Week 11.