Brendan Marks

Brendan Marks is a sports journalist who covers Duke and North Carolina basketball for The Athletic. He has previously worked as a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer, covering the Carolina Panthers, and his writing has appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and The Baltimore Sun. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Brendan brings a deep understanding of the region's sports teams to his reporting.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/brendan-marks/

54%

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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

92%

Examples:

  • Brendan Marks covers Duke and North Carolina basketball for The Athletic. He previously worked at The Charlotte Observer as a Carolina Panthers beat reporter, and his writing has also appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Boston Globe and The Baltimore Sun. He’s a native of Raleigh, N.C.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • North Carolina lost to Alabama in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament
  • UNC had won several other accomplishments during their season including winning the ACC regular-season title, earning the program’s record 18th No. 1 seed, producing both the player and coach of the year in the conference

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The article presents the loss to Alabama as a haunting exit from the NCAA Tournament when in reality it was not an unexpected outcome for North Carolina.

Recent Articles

Johnell Davis' Transfer to Arkansas: Impact on Razorbacks and FAU, Skepticism Needed in Reporting

Johnell Davis' Transfer to Arkansas: Impact on Razorbacks and FAU, Skepticism Needed in Reporting

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Johnell Davis, the AAC Player of the Year from Florida Atlantic, has transferred to Arkansas. His departure leaves FAU facing a roster overhaul after losing all five starters. Davis' career highs in scoring (18.2 ppg), rebounding (6.3 rpg), and three-point shooting (41.4%) make him an immediate impact player for the Razorbacks, who are expected to compete at the top of the SEC after missing out on the NCAA tournament last season.
Alabama Upsets North Carolina in Sweet 16, Advances to Elite Eight for Second Time

Alabama Upsets North Carolina in Sweet 16, Advances to Elite Eight for Second Time

Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024 North Carolina lost to Alabama in the Sweet 16, despite leading by five points with just over three minutes remaining. The upset allowed Alabama to advance to their second Elite Eight appearance.