Mike Preston

Mike Preston is a columnist for The Baltimore Sun who covers the Ravens and NFL. He has been with the newspaper since 1986 and has won several awards for his writing.

Biography:  https://www.baltimoresun.com/author/mike-preston/

34%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

20%

Examples:

  • The article is biased towards the Ravens and their quarterback Lamar Jackson.
  • The author praises Jackson's MVP potential without providing any evidence or context.
  • The author uses hyperbole to describe the upcoming game between the Ravens and Chiefs as a treat for fans.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author may receive compensation or other benefits from the team or its sponsors.
  • The author works for The Baltimore Sun, which is likely to have a vested interest in promoting the Ravens and their playoff run.

Contradictions

45%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Patrick Mahomes has had a down season while the statistics show otherwise.
  • The article implies that winning a Super Bowl title automatically makes someone better than another player, which is not true and ignores other factors such as individual performance or team dynamics.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article omits relevant information that could affect readers' understanding of the game or its implications.
  • The article uses misleading statements to create a false impression of the teams' strengths and weaknesses.

Recent Articles

Chiefs vs Ravens: AFC Championship Showdown with Impressive Defenses and Talented Quarterbacks

Chiefs vs Ravens: AFC Championship Showdown with Impressive Defenses and Talented Quarterbacks

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The AFC Championship game will see the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Baltimore Ravens, two teams with strong defenses and potent offenses. Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson will lead their respective attacks, while Harrison Butker and Justin Tucker will handle the kicking duties. The Chiefs have a slight edge in head-to-head history, but both quarterbacks will be looking to make an impact in this high-stakes game.