Ben Anderson

Ben Anderson is a radio host who grew up in Utah and has been covering the Jazz since 2011. He has worked as a broadcast assistant, on-air host, producer and writer for KSLSports.com.

Biography:  https://kslsports.com/meet-our-team/

62%

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

80%

Examples:

  • adept at working together
  • growing likelihood
  • landscape-altering move
  • one step closer

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • <strong>The article states 'Ryan Smith appears to be putting the final touches on landscape-altering move'</strong> which implies he has control over bringing an NHL team to Utah. However, it was reported earlier that plans were already underway for a hockey team to play in Salt Lake City.
  • The article mentions Delta Center hosting preseason games but not full-time regular season games. This is incorrect as the arena hosted 10 arenas across the country which already play host to both NBA and NHL teams, including Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • <strong>Ryan Smith is forging a way for the NHL to land in Utah.</strong>
  • <strong>The Arizona Coyotes are considering relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah.</strong>

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • <strong>The article mentions Delta Center hosting preseason games but not full-time regular season games. This is incorrect as the arena hosted 10 arenas across the country which already play host to both NBA and NHL teams, including Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.</strong>
  • <strong>The article states 'Ryan Smith appears to be putting the final touches on landscape-altering move'</strong> which implies he has control over bringing an NHL team to Utah. However, it was reported earlier that plans were already underway for a hockey team to play in Salt Lake City.

Recent Articles

A New Chapter for the Arizona Coyotes: Moving to Salt Lake City in 2024-25 Season

A New Chapter for the Arizona Coyotes: Moving to Salt Lake City in 2024-25 Season

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 The Arizona Coyotes, owned by the Utah Jazz, are moving to Salt Lake City for the 2024-25 season. The NHL has facilitated a sale of the team and general manager Bill Armstrong confirmed this with players ahead of their game against Edmonton Oilers on April 12th.