David Aldridge,

David Aldridge is a senior columnist for The Athletic. He has worked for nearly 30 years covering the NBA and other sports for Turner, ESPN, and the Washington Post. In 2016, he received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Legacy Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. He lives in Washington, D.C. David Aldridge is a senior columnist for The Athletic. He has worked for nearly 30 years covering the NBA and other sports for Turner, ESPN, and the Washington Post. In 2016, he received the Curt Gowdy Media Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Legacy Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. He lives in Washington, D.C. More Stories

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/david-aldridge/

95%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author shows a strong bias in favor of the Capitals and Wizards by not mentioning any potential drawbacks or alternatives to their stay at Capital One Arena.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a clear conflict of interest as he works for The Athletic, which is owned by Verizon Media, the same company that owns Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of both teams.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that both teams will remain at Capital One Arena while also saying that a Potomac Yard proposal was on the table.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The author deceives readers by presenting a one-sided and uncritical view of the Capitals and Wizards' situation without providing any evidence or sources to back up his claims.

Recent Articles

Washington Wizards and Capitals to Remain at Capital One Arena Through 2050 under New Deal with City

Washington Wizards and Capitals to Remain at Capital One Arena Through 2050 under New Deal with City

Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 The Washington Wizards and Capitals will remain at Capital One Arena through 2050 under a new deal with the city. The $515 million arena project includes improvements to seating, public safety measures, and development of the surrounding area.