Richard Deitsch

Richard Deitsch is a media reporter for The Athletic. He previously worked for 20 years for Sports Illustrated, where he covered seven Olympic Games, multiple NCAA championships and U.S. Open tennis. He also hosts a weekly sports media podcast called Media Pod.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/richard-deitsch/

63%

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 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:

  • The author is biased in favor of Caitlin Clark and the WNBA, as he does not provide any balanced or critical analysis of her potential performance or challenges.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest by promoting his own podcast without disclosing it to the readers.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself by claiming that there are precedents for rookies succeeding in the WNBA, but then also suggesting that Caitlin Clark will face growing pains and challenges.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The author is deceptive by claiming that Sue Bird said something that she did not actually say, and by not providing any evidence or quotes to support his claims about Caitlin Clark's potential.

Recent Articles

Bill Walton's Unforgettable Basketball Journey: From UCLA Champion to NBA MVP and Beyond

Bill Walton's Unforgettable Basketball Journey: From UCLA Champion to NBA MVP and Beyond

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 Basketball legend Bill Walton, a two-time NBA champion and College Hall of Famer with UCLA, passed away at 71. Known for leading UCLA to record-breaking wins and the Portland Trail Blazers to their first title in 1977, Walton's unique skills redefined the center position. Despite chronic injuries, he continued his career as a commentator and earned an Emmy Award. Born late to a sixth-grade basketball team, Walton left behind wife and four sons including NBA coach Luke Walton.
Tom Brady Makes Broadcasting Debut: Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 1

Tom Brady Makes Broadcasting Debut: Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 1

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, makes his broadcasting debut as Fox Sports' lead NFL analyst during Week 1, featuring the Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns on September 8. Brady's first game marks a significant milestone following retirement and a lucrative deal with Fox. Both teams had strong regular seasons but disappointing playoff results in 2023.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark to be No. 1 WNBA Draft Pick and Immediately Become Best-Known Pro in Women's Basketball

Iowa's Caitlin Clark to be No. 1 WNBA Draft Pick and Immediately Become Best-Known Pro in Women's Basketball

Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 Iowa's Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, will become a household name despite facing challenges as she transitions to professional play.