Sean Leahy

Sean Leahy is a sports journalist who covers various sports events and teams for Yahoo Sports. He provides news, scores, highlights, and analysis to his readers. His work focuses on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and other sporting leagues. He has been known to cover major sporting events such as the Super Bowl and the World Series.

Biography:  https://sports.yahoo.com/author/sean-leahy/

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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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Yahoo Sports appears to have no clear pattern of bias in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

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  • In the article about Caitlin Clark, there are three contradictions regarding her not being included in the final roster for the U.S. women's Olympic team.
  • In the article about Grayson Murray, there are three contradictions regarding his death by suicide.

Deceptions

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Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Minnesota Vikings Sign QB J.J. McCarthy to Four-Year, $21.85M Deal

Minnesota Vikings Sign QB J.J. McCarthy to Four-Year, $21.85M Deal

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 The 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, J.J. McCarthy, has agreed to a four-year rookie contract worth $21.85 million with the Minnesota Vikings before reporting to training camp, competing with Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job.
Paul Skenes Named Historic Fifth Rookie Pitcher to Start MLB All-Star Game with 1.91 ERA and 89 Strikeouts

Paul Skenes Named Historic Fifth Rookie Pitcher to Start MLB All-Star Game with 1.91 ERA and 89 Strikeouts

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie pitching sensation with a 1.91 ERA and 6-0 record in his first 11 MLB starts, has been named the National League starting pitcher for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In his latest outing, Skenes pitched seven hitless innings against the Milwaukee Brewers with 11 strikeouts. Torey Lovullo, manager of both the Pirates and the All-Star game, selected Skenes for this prestigious honor.
New Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson: Expert in Player Development, Key to Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell's Success

New Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson: Expert in Player Development, Key to Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell's Success

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach, known for player development and expertise with big men like Evan Mobley. Atkinson led the Brooklyn Nets to improvement before resigning and now aims to help Mitchell reach full potential for a potential max extension.
Caitlin Clark Snubbed from Team USA's Olympic Roster: Experience Over Youth

Caitlin Clark Snubbed from Team USA's Olympic Roster: Experience Over Youth

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Despite her historic college career and being the top pick in the WNBA draft, Caitlin Clark was not included in Team USA's Olympic roster due to their preference for veteran experience and roster continuity. Clark missed out on attending final training camp because of Iowa's NCAA tournament participation.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Rescheduled: Ulcer Forces Delay until November 15, 2024

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Rescheduled: Ulcer Forces Delay until November 15, 2024

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Mike Tyson's highly-anticipated boxing match against Jake Paul, originally scheduled for September 2024, has been rescheduled for November 15 due to an ulcer flare-up suffered by Tyson. The co-main event features Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano vying for the undisputed super lightweight title. Both fighters will use 14-ounce gloves in eight two-minute rounds at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this is Netflix's first combat sports broadcast and third sporting event overall.
Christian McCaffrey Signs $38M Extension with San Francisco 49ers, Becomes Highest-Paid NFL Running Back

Christian McCaffrey Signs $38M Extension with San Francisco 49ers, Becomes Highest-Paid NFL Running Back

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey signs a $38M, 2-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers, making him the NFL's highest-paid running back ($19M avg. yearly). With 1,459 rushing yards and 14 TDs in '23, McCaffrey is now under contract through '27. The deal guarantees all of his base salaries in '24 and '25, extending the team's championship window.
Legendary NFL Offensive Lineman Larry Allen Dies at 52: A Career of Dominance and Versatility

Legendary NFL Offensive Lineman Larry Allen Dies at 52: A Career of Dominance and Versatility

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Larry Allen, a 12-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman and seven-time first-team All-Pro, died suddenly at age 52 while on vacation with his family in Mexico. Known for his legendary strength and versatility, Allen anchored dominant lines for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, earning NFL All-Decade team honors in both the 1990s and 2000s. Survived by wife Janelle and children Jayla, Loriana, and Larry III.
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.
Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement from LPGA Tour: A Look Back at Her Record-Breaking Career and Controversial Moments

Lexi Thompson Announces Retirement from LPGA Tour: A Look Back at Her Record-Breaking Career and Controversial Moments

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Lexi Thompson, a 29-year-old golf prodigy who turned professional at age 15 and joined the LPGA Tour in 2012, announced her retirement from full-time competition at the end of the 2024 season. Known for being the youngest player to qualify for and win on the LPGA Tour, Thompson made over 240 starts with numerous accolades including six Olympics appearances and a Solheim Cup record of 9-7-7.
Two-Time PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray Takes His Life at Age 30: A Promising Golf Career Cut Short

Two-Time PGA Tour Winner Grayson Murray Takes His Life at Age 30: A Promising Golf Career Cut Short

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray, known for his promising golf career and personal struggles with alcohol and mental health, shocked the world by taking his own life at age 30 on May 25, 2024. Despite facing challenges throughout his career, Murray made a remarkable comeback this year with a win at the Sony Open in Hawaii and qualification for major tournaments.