Bridget Reilly

Bridget Reilly is a sports digital reporter/producer at the New York Post. She has been part of the department since 2023 and has previously freelanced with The Philadelphia Inquirer for six months. Bridget graduated from Marist College in 2022 and covers athletics, focusing on La Salle University. Her work includes reporting on Notre Dame football's settlement, the New York Knicks vs Pacers game, and Scottie Scheffler's arrest among other topics.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/bridget-reilly/

80%

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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 appears to have a slight negative view of Notre Dame in their reporting.
  • The author seems to have a negative view of Harrison Butker and his speech.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest in reporting on Notre Dame as she is a recent graduate from Marist College which is located near Notre Dame.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, it is stated that the settlement will distribute millions to athletes from colleges.
  • In one article, it is mentioned that the settlement needs a federal judge's approval and will distribute millions to athletes from colleges.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author uses selective reporting by only mentioning Notre Dame's poor performance against Alabama and Georgia while ignoring their other successes.
  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that Notre Dame football program is a 'relic of the past'.

Recent Articles

NCAA and Major Conferences Agree to Pay $3 Billion to Settle Antitrust Claims and Allow College Athletes NIL Compensation

NCAA and Major Conferences Agree to Pay $3 Billion to Settle Antitrust Claims and Allow College Athletes NIL Compensation

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 The NCAA and five major conferences have agreed to pay $3 billion to settle antitrust claims, allowing college athletes to profit from their names, images, and likenesses. This marks the end of the NCAA's amateurism model and will benefit over 14,000 athletes across all sports. The settlement includes damages for lost opportunities since 2016 and a revenue-sharing model for athlete compensation.
NFL's Harrison Butker Sparks Controversy with Radical Views at Benedictine College Commencement Speech

NFL's Harrison Butker Sparks Controversy with Radical Views at Benedictine College Commencement Speech

Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024 Kansas City Chiefs' kicker Harrison Butker faced backlash for his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College, expressing radical views on gender roles and criticizing President Biden, abortion, and Pride month. Despite this, teammate Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid defended him based on character. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also supported Butker's right to diverse opinions. The controversy sparked debates about the impact of public expressions on football careers.
Nikola Jokic's Brothers Involved in Altercation with Fan at Denver Nuggets Game: What Happened and Past Incidents

Nikola Jokic's Brothers Involved in Altercation with Fan at Denver Nuggets Game: What Happened and Past Incidents

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Nikola Jokic's older brother, Strahinja, was involved in a physical altercation with a fan at Ball Arena following the Denver Nuggets' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The incident is under investigation by both the NBA and Denver police department. Strahinja was arrested for allegedly choking and punching a woman in 2019.
Jets Accuse Chiefs Wide Receiver of Leaking Game Plans to Eagles in 2024 Week 6 Matchup

Jets Accuse Chiefs Wide Receiver of Leaking Game Plans to Eagles in 2024 Week 6 Matchup

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The New York Jets accused Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. of leaking their game plans to the Philadelphia Eagles during a Week 6 matchup in 2024, according to Sauce Gardner.
Expanding the College Football Playoff: A Look at Possible Changes to the Format and Implications for SEC and Big Ten Teams

Expanding the College Football Playoff: A Look at Possible Changes to the Format and Implications for SEC and Big Ten Teams

Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 The College Football Playoff (CFP) is a postseason tournament that determines the national champion of NCAA Division I FBS. Discussions are underway to expand the playoff field to 14 teams, giving more spots to SEC and Big Ten conferences. The current format includes five automatic bids for conference champions and seven at-large berths based on team rankings. Teams ranked from Nos. 5 through 12 face off in the quarterfinals while the national championship game is played at a neutral site.