Tess DeMeyer

Tess DeMeyer is a Staff Editor for The Athletic working on the live/breaking news team. Prior to joining The Athletic, she worked as an associate digital producer at Sports Illustrated. Tess attended Brown University and originates from a small town outside of Savannah, GA. Tess DeMeyer is a Staff Editor for The Athletic working on the live/breaking news team. Prior to joining The Athletic, she worked as an associate digital producer at Sports Illustrated. Tess attended Brown University and originates from a small town outside of Savannah, GA. More Stories

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The article falsely states that Aaron Rodgers' comments about Jimmy Kimmel were based on unsealed court documents when there was no evidence to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Pat McAfee's apology is presented without providing any context or explanation for why he felt compelled to do so.
  • The article presents a one-sided view of events and fails to provide an opportunity for Jimmy Kimmel's perspective.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article falsely states that Aaron Rodgers comments about Jimmy Kimmel were based on unsealed court documents when there was no evidence to support this claim.
  • The article presents a one-sided view of events and fails to provide an opportunity for Jimmy Kimmel's perspective.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Pat McAfee's apology is presented without providing any context or explanation for why he felt compelled to do so.
  • The article falsely states that Aaron Rodgers comments about Jimmy Kimmel were based on unsealed court documents when there was no evidence to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Defending Olympic Gold Medalist Athing Mu Falls During 800-meter Race at US Olympic Trials

Defending Olympic Gold Medalist Athing Mu Falls During 800-meter Race at US Olympic Trials

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Defending Olympic gold medalist Athing Mu suffered a shocking fall during the 800-meter race at the US Olympic trials, ending her hopes of defending her title. Mu was clipped from behind and sustained injuries including an ankle injury, track burns, and spikes from other runners. Nia Akins won the race and qualified for Paris with a time of 1:57.36.
Detroit Legend Barry Sanders Shares Heart-Related Health Scare Experience: Prioritizing Well-Being After NFL Career

Detroit Legend Barry Sanders Shares Heart-Related Health Scare Experience: Prioritizing Well-Being After NFL Career

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders, the fourth all-time leading rusher in NFL history with 15,269 yards, shared a heart-related health scare experience on Father's Day weekend in 2024. Grateful for medical care and asking for support, Sanders prioritized his well-being after this unexpected incident. A Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent his entire NFL career (1989-1998) with the Lions, Sanders led them to six Pro Bowl appearances and three first-team All-Pro selections before retiring at age 31.
Swimmer Lilly King Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Wins 200-meter Breaststroke Final, and Gets Engaged

Swimmer Lilly King Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Wins 200-meter Breaststroke Final, and Gets Engaged

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 Swimmer Lilly King qualified for the Paris Olympics in both breaststroke events and was surprised with a proposal from her longtime boyfriend James Wells on the pool deck after finishing second in the 200-meter final. King, a fan favorite and previous gold medalist, will be the first American to compete in both distances at three consecutive Olympics.
17-1 Longshot Dornoch Surprises at Belmont Stakes with Luis Saez and Jayson Werth

17-1 Longshot Dornoch Surprises at Belmont Stakes with Luis Saez and Jayson Werth

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Underdog Dornoch, with jockey Luis Saez and co-owner Jayson Werth, shocked the racing world at the 156th Belmont Stakes with a surprising victory against heavy favorites Mystik Dan and Seize the Grey. With odds of 17-1, Dornoch crossed the finish line first in a time of 2:01.64.
Gabby Douglas' Paris Olympic Dreams End Due to Ankle Injury: Three-Time Gold Medalist Withdraws from U.S. Championships

Gabby Douglas' Paris Olympic Dreams End Due to Ankle Injury: Three-Time Gold Medalist Withdraws from U.S. Championships

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas's quest for a spot on the Paris Olympics team ended due to an ankle injury sustained during training. The 28-year-old gymnast, who made history as the first Black woman to win the Olympic all-around title in 2012 and helped Team USA earn back-to-back team golds in London and Rio, withdrew from the U.S. Championships after struggling on bars during her first rotation. Douglas plans to continue training for the 2028 Olympics, inspiring peers and future gymnasts with her determination.
Pat McAfee Apologizes for Being Part of Aaron Rodgers Comment Alleging Jimmy Kimmel Has Links to Epstein

Pat McAfee Apologizes for Being Part of Aaron Rodgers Comment Alleging Jimmy Kimmel Has Links to Epstein

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Pat McAfee has apologized for being a part of Aaron Rodgers' comment alleging Jimmy Kimmel has links to Epstein. On his show, Rodgers suggested that the late-night talk show host's name would be included in soon-to-be unsealed information from a civil case in connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his death. The documents include names of more than 150 people previously redacted from court filings. Kimmel denied the allegation and called Rodgers' words reckless, putting his family in danger.