Ann Killion

Born in San Francisco and raised in Marin County, Ann Killion has covered Bay Area sports for more than a quarter of a century. An award-winning columnist and a veteran of 11 Olympics, several World Cups and the Tour de France, Ann joined The Chronicle in 2012. Ann has worked for the San Jose Mercury News, the Los Angeles Times and Sports Illustrated. She is a New York Times best-selling author, having co-written “Solo: A Memoir of Hope” with soccer star Hope Solo,

Biography:  https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/ann-killion/

50%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The author praises Tara VanDerveer's achievements and legacy without providing any context or comparison with other coaches.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author makes false claims about Tara VanDerveer's whereabouts and actions on the court.

Recent Articles

Tara VanDerveer Sets New NCAA Record for Most Wins in College Basketball History

Tara VanDerveer Sets New NCAA Record for Most Wins in College Basketball History

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Tara VanDerveer, the Stanford women's basketball coach, set a new record for most wins in NCAA history with her 1203rd victory on Sunday against Oregon State. This surpassed former Duke men's coach Mike Krzyzewski as the all-time winningest college basketball coach (men or women). VanDerveer received gifts and recognition during a ceremony after the game, including a custom Nike jacket with gold confetti shot into the air on her behalf.