Kendall Baker

Kendall Baker is a senior writer at Yahoo Sports and author of the 'Yahoo Sports AM' daily newsletter. He previously spent five years at Axios as the author of the 'Axios Sports' daily newsletter. Follow him on Twitter (@kendallbaker) and Instagram (@bendallkaker).

Biography:  https://sports.yahoo.com/author/kendall-baker/

76%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Auston Matthews recorded his fifth hat trick of the season on Thursday, becoming the first player since 2006 to have at least five in a season.
  • EA Sports released a teaser for its first college football video game since 2013, which will come out this summer.
  • Manfred’s last term: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred will step down when his current contract expires in January 2029.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • Caitlin Clark is incredible.

Recent Articles

MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Red Sox, Guardians, Orioles, and More Make Moves

MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Red Sox, Guardians, Orioles, and More Make Moves

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 As the MLB trade deadline approaches, teams are making moves to bolster their rosters. The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Guardians are expected to be major buyers, while the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins could be sellers. Other teams like the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers may also make deals.
USMNT Searches for New Coach After Gregg Berhalter's Dismissal: Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Patrick Vieira in the Running

USMNT Searches for New Coach After Gregg Berhalter's Dismissal: Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Patrick Vieira in the Running

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 The US Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) has dismissed head coach Gregg Berhalter following a disappointing performance at Copa América. Matt Crocker, US Soccer's sporting director, is leading the search for a new coach. High-profile candidates include Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Patrick Vieira. The USSF has no spending cap on this search and may attract big-name coaches with sponsor or donor contributions.
Oklahoma Softball Makes History: Fourth Consecutive Women's College World Series Title with Thrilling Victory over Texas

Oklahoma Softball Makes History: Fourth Consecutive Women's College World Series Title with Thrilling Victory over Texas

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 The University of Oklahoma Sooners made history by winning the Women's College World Series for the fourth consecutive year, defeating rival Texas with standout performances from seniors Jayda Coleman and Tiare Jennings. The team set an NCAA record for most consecutive wins and had a near-perfect season at 61-1 last year. Five seniors, including Coleman, Jennings, Kinzie Hansen, Nicole May and Rylie Boone, were part of every national championship team during the four-peat. Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso expressed pride in the team's gritty style and dominance with eight national championships since 2000.
Caitlin Clark Breaks NCAA Women's All-Time Scoring Record with 23 Points in First Quarter Against Michigan

Caitlin Clark Breaks NCAA Women's All-Time Scoring Record with 23 Points in First Quarter Against Michigan

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 Caitlin Clark, a senior guard at the University of Iowa, has broken the NCAA women's all-time scoring record with just eight points against Michigan. He scored 23 points in the first quarter alone and may now have another record on his mind: the all-time NCAA points record for both men and women.