Lauren Merola

Staff Editor, News & Live Lauren Merola is a staff editor on the news/live team. Before joining The Athletic, she covered hockey and football as a staff writer for both the NHL and AthlonSports. Based in New York, Lauren is a double graduate of the University of Southern California. Lauren Merola is a staff editor on the news/live team. Before joining The Athletic, she covered hockey and football as a staff writer for both the NHL and AthlonSports. Based in New York, Lauren is a double graduate of the University of Southern California. More Stories

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64%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The article mentions Dawn Staley calling Clark 'one of the GOATs' (Greatest Of All Time) which could be seen as an endorsement for her success, implying a monetary bias towards women in sports.
  • The author uses the phrase 'kicked down the door' to describe how women have paved the way for Caitlin Clark in basketball, which is a clear example of religious bias as it implies that women are inferior to men but were able to overcome this obstacle through hard work and dedication.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • None

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Che made a sexist joke at Clark's expense during SNL's Weekend Update segment.
  • The actual owner of the NCAA all-time scoring record of men's and women's basketball appeared.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The actual owner of the NCAA all-time scoring record of men's and women's basketball appeared.

Recent Articles

7-Foot-4 Purdue Star Zach Edey Drafted Ninth by Memphis Grizzlies: Rebuilding Frontcourt, Playoff Run?

7-Foot-4 Purdue Star Zach Edey Drafted Ninth by Memphis Grizzlies: Rebuilding Frontcourt, Playoff Run?

Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024 Purdue's 7-foot-4 two-time AP player of the year, Zach Edey, was drafted ninth by the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft. With impressive college stats of 23.8 points and 12.5 rebounds per game, and standout March Madness performances including a 40-point, 16-rebound Elite Eight game, Edey's addition to the Grizzlies could help propel them back into the playoffs as Morant recovers and Jackson improves.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Rescheduled: Ulcer Forces Delay until November 15, 2024

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Rescheduled: Ulcer Forces Delay until November 15, 2024

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Mike Tyson's highly-anticipated boxing match against Jake Paul, originally scheduled for September 2024, has been rescheduled for November 15 due to an ulcer flare-up suffered by Tyson. The co-main event features Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano vying for the undisputed super lightweight title. Both fighters will use 14-ounce gloves in eight two-minute rounds at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this is Netflix's first combat sports broadcast and third sporting event overall.
Iowa's Caitlin Clark Set to be Number One Pick in WNBA Draft

Iowa's Caitlin Clark Set to be Number One Pick in WNBA Draft

Broke On: Sunday, 14 April 2024 Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball star Caitlin Clark is predicted to be the top pick in the WNBA draft on Monday. As a 2019 All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year, she has been an outstanding player throughout her career.