Nicole Auerbach,

Nicole Auerbach is a college sports journalist who covers football and basketball for The Athletic. She has won several awards for her work and also works as a studio analyst and radio host.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/nicole-auerbach/

44%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author shows a bias towards the Tennessee women's basketball program and its history.
  • The author uses emotional language to describe Harper's love for the Lady Vol program as 'second to none'.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose that Harper was an assistant coach under Kellie Smith before becoming the head coach.
  • The author quotes Harper's statement about her commitment to Tennessee without providing any evidence or context.

Contradictions

15%

Examples:

  • Harper led Tennessee to a record of 108-52 in her five seasons as head coach.
  • Her teams never finished above third in the SEC and had four postseason appearances but never made it past the Sweet 16.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article downplays UConn's loss to Creighton by saying it was a late comeback.
  • The author implies that Ashworth's five 3-pointers were impressive when in fact they may have been due to UConn's poor shooting.

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.
Top 7 Women's March Madness Players to Watch in the Final Four: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and More

Top 7 Women's March Madness Players to Watch in the Final Four: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and More

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 The 2024 Women's March Madness Final Four is set to take place on April 5th and 7th. The top players in the tournament include Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Kamilla Cardoso, Te-Hina Paopao, MiLaysia Fulwiley, Aaliyah Edwards and Aziaha James.
Tennessee Fires Kellie Harper as Lady Vols Basketball Coach After Five Seasons

Tennessee Fires Kellie Harper as Lady Vols Basketball Coach After Five Seasons

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 Tennessee has fired Kellie Harper as the Lady Vols basketball coach after five seasons. The decision was made by athletic director Danny White, who informed Harper of his intention to make a change in leadership. This is already the second coaching change in the SEC this offseason.
Creighton Defeats UConn 85-66 to End Losing Streak Against No.1 Ranked Teams

Creighton Defeats UConn 85-66 to End Losing Streak Against No.1 Ranked Teams

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Creighton ends its losing streak against No.1 ranked teams with a 85-66 victory over UConn, leading from start to finish and holding a double digit lead at halftime before the Huskies mounted a late comeback.