Cydney Henderson

Cydney Henderson is a sports reporter for USA TODAY, specializing in the NBA and trending news. She previously worked on the entertainment team at USA TODAY and for The Arizona Republic, part of the USA Today network. Her reporting style is neutral with no clear biases.

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2683985001/cydney-henderson/

73%

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

98%

Examples:

  • Cydney Henderson appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear biases.
  • She covers the NBA and all trending news, indicating a focus on current and popular topics.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • However, her connection to the USA TODAY network and her previous work at The Arizona Republic could be seen as a potential conflict of interest.
  • There are no clear conflicts of interest detected in Cydney Henderson's articles.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In article 1, there is a contradiction regarding Bronny James's debut: he was drafted by the Lakers but did not start the game.
  • In article 2, there is a contradiction regarding Dak Prescott's injury: it occurred while he was on vacation but the ankle had been previously injured in 2020.
  • In article 4, there is a contradiction regarding Tiger Woods's future: it suggests that this may have been his last US Open but also states that he may return.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In article 5, there is an instance of deception: the quote from Tiger Woods implies uncertainty about his future participation in the US Open but does not explicitly state that this may be his last appearance.
  • The use of the phrase “may or may not be” in reference to Tiger Woods's future appearances is deceptive as it creates ambiguity.

Recent Articles

Bronny James Debuts in NBA: Scoring First Points as Lakers Rookie Amidst Father LeBron's Pride

Bronny James Debuts in NBA: Scoring First Points as Lakers Rookie Amidst Father LeBron's Pride

Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024 Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA legend LeBron James and the first player in NBA history to debut on the same team as his father, made his professional basketball debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Sacramento Kings on July 6, 2024. Despite missing three-pointers and a rocky start, Bronny scored his first NBA points with a driving layup in the second quarter and finished with 4 points, 2 assists, and 1 steal. LeBron expressed pride as they became the first father-son duo to play together in the league.
Dak Prescott Spotted in Walking Boot Amidst Unknown Injury, Contract Year with Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott Spotted in Walking Boot Amidst Unknown Injury, Contract Year with Dallas Cowboys

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys quarterback and MVP contender, was seen in a walking boot during vacation. His injury status for training camp is uncertain due to an unspecified foot issue. With his contract set to expire soon, Prescott has stated his focus remains on the team despite no new deal yet.
Lakers Draft LeBron James' Son Bronny in Historic Move for Upcoming NBA Season

Lakers Draft LeBron James' Son Bronny in Historic Move for Upcoming NBA Season

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 The Los Angeles Lakers make history by drafting LeBron James' son, Bronny, in the 2024 NBA Draft. After overcoming a cardiac arrest, Bronny was selected with the 55th pick. The Lakers aim to fulfill LeBron's dream of playing together before his retirement.
Tiger Woods Falls Short at US Open, Misses Cut at Pinehurst No. 2 for Second Time

Tiger Woods Falls Short at US Open, Misses Cut at Pinehurst No. 2 for Second Time

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 Tiger Woods missed the cut at the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 for the second time in his career, finishing with a score of 14 over par after two rounds. Struggling to adapt to challenging conditions, Woods shot disappointing scores of 73 on both days and missed out by two strokes. Despite early exits from the last three majors, Woods remains optimistic about his golf game and looks forward to competing in the Open Championship at St. Andrews.
Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 Jersey: A Look Back at Her Record-Breaking Career

Iowa Retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 Jersey: A Look Back at Her Record-Breaking Career

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 Iowa retires Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey, which she wore during her four seasons at the school and broke Pete Maravich's record for most points in Division I history.