Des Bieler

Des Bieler is a sports reporter based in Washington, D.C., who covers national topics as well as supporting coverage of D.C.-area teams. He has been with The Washington Post since 1995, serving in various roles including copy editor, designer, and full-time sports writer. His primary focus is on national sports topics and local teams, and he is known for his weekly features such as The Starting Lineup, Throwing It Out There, The Slant, NFL Gameday, and more. He can be contacted via email.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/des-bieler/

93%

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

95%

Examples:

  • Des Bieler has a tendency to present both sides of a story, often highlighting potential controversies or disagreements within the context of his articles. In some cases, he may lean towards presenting the perspective of those who are subject to criticism or controversy (e.g., Tyson Fury in 'After taking first loss, Tyson Fury suggests judges favored Ukrainian foe').

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Bieler has a history of reporting on conflicts of interest within the sports world, often highlighting potential issues related to sponsorships and political affiliations (e.g., 'Canada Olympic soccer coach sent home over drone/use' and 'Fans sentenced to prison in Spain for racist heckling of Vinícius Júnior').

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In some instances, Bieler has reported contradictory information within the same article (e.g., 'Canada Olympic soccer coach sent home over drone/use' and 'Reggie Jackson shares searing stories of racism at Negro Leagues tribute'). However, these instances do not represent major contradictions that would significantly alter the reader's understanding of the events.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • In some cases, Bieler has reported on instances where individuals or organizations have engaged in deceptive practices (e.g., 'Canada Olympic soccer coach sent home over drone/use' and 'Mike Trout will have knee surgery, the latest in string of injury woes'). However, these instances do not represent widespread or egregious deception.

Recent Articles

Canada's Olympic Soccer Team Caught Spying on Opponents with Drones: Coach Bev Priestman Suspended and FIFA Investigation Launched

Canada's Olympic Soccer Team Caught Spying on Opponents with Drones: Coach Bev Priestman Suspended and FIFA Investigation Launched

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Canada's Olympic women's soccer team faces scandal over drone spying on opponents, leading to the removal of coach Bev Priestman and a FIFA investigation.
MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Shares Experiences of Racism and Discrimination in the South During Baseball Career

MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Shares Experiences of Racism and Discrimination in the South During Baseball Career

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson shares harrowing experiences of racism and discrimination while playing baseball in the South during the 1960s, including being denied service at hotels and restaurants due to his race.
Historic Prison Sentences for Spanish Men Convicted of Racist Chants Towards Vinicius Júnior

Historic Prison Sentences for Spanish Men Convicted of Racist Chants Towards Vinicius Júnior

Broke On: Sunday, 21 May 2023 Three men receive historic eight-month prison sentences and two-year game bans for racially targeting Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Júnior with monkey chants during a Real Madrid game, marking the first criminal conviction for racist heckling in Spanish history.
Oleksandr Usyk Defies Odds, Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion: Outworks Tyson Fury in Controversial Split Decision

Oleksandr Usyk Defies Odds, Becomes Undisputed Heavyweight Champion: Outworks Tyson Fury in Controversial Split Decision

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Oleksandr Usyk (22-0) shocked the world by defeating Tyson Fury (34-1-1) in a split decision to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, despite Fury's height and weight advantage. Usyk's adjustments and perseverance paid off with telling blows in the eighth round, sparking controversy over the judges' decision.
Mike Trout's Latest Injury: Torn Meniscus Requires Surgery, Timeline Unclear for Angels Star

Mike Trout's Latest Injury: Torn Meniscus Requires Surgery, Timeline Unclear for Angels Star

Broke On: Sunday, 30 April 2023 Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels is set for knee surgery due to a torn meniscus, adding to his injury history. The team has signed Kevin Pillar as a replacement while Trout recovers. Diagnosed after Monday's game against the Phillies, the timeline for his return remains uncertain.
Former NFL Player Braylon Edwards Saves 80-Year-Old Man's Life in YMCA Assault

Former NFL Player Braylon Edwards Saves 80-Year-Old Man's Life in YMCA Assault

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 Former NFL player Braylon Edwards saved the life of an 80-year-old man who was assaulted in a YMCA locker room on Friday. The victim, Malik Ali Smith, is being held in jail on $250,000 bond after attacking the elderly man and fleeing from the scene.