Lukas Weese

Lukas Weese is a sports journalist who works for The Athletic. He has written about various sports topics such as basketball, golf, hockey and baseball.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/lukas-weese/

58%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author shows a clear bias towards certain political, religious, and monetary views that are not supported by evidence.
  • The author tends to praise Caitlin Clark and Tiger Woods without providing balanced perspectives from other players or experts.
  • The author uses sensationalism and exaggeration to create drama in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • For example, he quotes several golfers who agree with Tiger Woods' views on politics and religion without providing alternative viewpoints.
  • The author does not show any clear conflicts of interest but some of his sources may have.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no contradictions found in the provided articles.
  • This is unlikely as there may be inconsistencies or errors in the information presented by the author.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • For example, he does not mention any other players who led the country in points and assists per game like Caitlin Clark but fails to acknowledge them.
  • The author uses deception by omitting important information or facts that contradict his claims.

Recent Articles

Paris Olympics: Team USA's Gymnastics and Swimming Stars Shine

Paris Olympics: Team USA's Gymnastics and Swimming Stars Shine

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Team USA dominates Paris Olympics with standout performances from Simone Biles in gymnastics, Katie Ledecky in swimming, and Coco Gauff in tennis. Biles leads the way for the gymnastics team with a commanding all-around total. Ledecky qualifies for finals with a dominant performance in the 1500m heat. Gauff drops only nine games across six sets in three matches.
Paris 2024 Olympics: A Historic Blend of Modern Gold and Ancient Tradition

Paris 2024 Olympics: A Historic Blend of Modern Gold and Ancient Tradition

Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024 The Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring a unique Eiffel Tower-inspired gold medal design and an opening ceremony along the River Seine, celebrate both modernity and history as athletes from around the world compete in diverse sports.
Edmonton Oilers Defy Odds, Clinch Stanley Cup Final Spot: A Thrilling Transformation from Worst to First

Edmonton Oilers Defy Odds, Clinch Stanley Cup Final Spot: A Thrilling Transformation from Worst to First

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 The Edmonton Oilers clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Final, marking only the third time a team has made it after being 10 points or more out of a playoff spot. With an impressive regular season record and key contributions from players like Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, they will face off against the Florida Panthers starting June 8.
Robert MacIntyre Secures First PGA Tour Title at RBC Canadian Open with Father as Caddie

Robert MacIntyre Secures First PGA Tour Title at RBC Canadian Open with Father as Caddie

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre secured his first PGA Tour title at the RBC Canadian Open on June 2, 2024, with his father Dougie as his caddie. This victory marked the third time a Scottish-born golfer won the Canadian Open and qualified MacIntyre for two remaining signature events of the year: The Memorial Tournament and The Travelers Championship. Despite facing stiff competition from Ben Griffin and Victor Perez, MacIntyre held his nerve to win by one stroke.
C.T. Pan Overcomes Unexpected Challenges with a Series of Replacement Caddies to Secure Impressive Finish at RBC Canadian Open

C.T. Pan Overcomes Unexpected Challenges with a Series of Replacement Caddies to Secure Impressive Finish at RBC Canadian Open

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 During the final round of the RBC Canadian Open, C.T. Pan's longtime caddie, Mike 'Fluff' Cowan, fell and was unable to continue. Paul Emerson, a fan with golf passion, stepped in as an emergency replacement for a few holes. Michael Campbell from Hamilton Golf and Country Club took over officially on the fifth hole with extensive course knowledge. Alex Riddell joined later due to familiarity with Pan from their PGA Tour Canada days. Despite these changes, Pan shot an impressive 1-under 69, including a hole-in-one on the par-4 12th hole.
Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 Jersey: A Look Back at Her Record-Breaking Career

Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 Jersey: A Look Back at Her Record-Breaking Career

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Iowa retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey, which she wore during her four seasons at the school and broke Pete Maravich's record for most points in Division I history.
Texas Tech Loses to Texas in Controversial Game, Fans Throw Debris onto Court

Texas Tech Loses to Texas in Controversial Game, Fans Throw Debris onto Court

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Texas Tech lost to Texas in Lubbock with a final score of 81-69. The game was marked by controversy as Darrion Williams was knocked out of bounds and Brock Cunningham was ejected for flagrant foul 2 on Williams, leading fans to throw debris onto the court resulting in an administrative technical for Texas Tech. Despite coach Grant McCasland's plea, some fans continued their behavior until they were eventually removed by security personnel. The game marked the last regular season meeting between Texas and Texas Tech before both teams move to different conferences.
Tiger Woods Ends 27-Year Partnership with Nike as Golf Ambassador

Tiger Woods Ends 27-Year Partnership with Nike as Golf Ambassador

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Tiger Woods, a legendary golfer and one of the greatest athletes of all time, has ended his 27-year partnership with Nike. This marks the end of an era for both Woods and Nike as they part ways after a successful collaboration that began when Woods turned professional in August 1996 at age 20.