Mark Puleo

Mark Puleo is a News Staff Editor at The Athletic with a background in covering breaking weather news as a digital journalist and front page digital editor with AccuWeather. He is a graduate of Penn State University and its John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. Puleo's primary topics of coverage include boxing, sports news, and occasional weather-related stories.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/mark-puleo/

86%

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

75%

Examples:

  • Mark Puleo appears to maintain a neutral stance in his reporting, avoiding personal opinions and sticking to the facts.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In an article about Ryan Garcia's boxing match with Devin Haney, Puleo reports conflicting accounts of the fight's events, such as Garcia winning the first round easily and Haney gaining the upper hand in later rounds.
  • Puleo also reports that Garcia was deducted a point for punching on a break during round seven and that he missed weight before the fight.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Puleo does not use deceptive practices in his reporting. However, he does mention Garcia's past behavior and personal issues, which could potentially distract from the main topic of the article.

Recent Articles

Alex Pereira Retains UFC Light Heavyweight Title with Dominant Performance against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303

Alex Pereira Retains UFC Light Heavyweight Title with Dominant Performance against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 At UFC 303, Alex Pereira defended his light heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka in a thrilling second encounter. Pereira knocked out Prochazka just 13 seconds into round two, becoming only the ninth fighter in UFC history to hold titles in multiple divisions.
2024 Summer Olympics: Seine River's Contaminated Waters Pose Health Risks for Swimming Events

2024 Summer Olympics: Seine River's Contaminated Waters Pose Health Risks for Swimming Events

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The 2024 Summer Olympics face water quality issues as the Seine River, set to host swimming events, exceeds acceptable limits for E. coli and enterococci bacteria due to unfavorable hydrological conditions and upstream pollution. Contamination risks include diarrhea, urinary tract infections, and severe infections. Organizers remain optimistic about improving water quality but lack a backup plan.
Islam Makhachev Defends UFC Lightweight Title Against Dustin Poirier: A Five-Round Battle of Resilience and Determination

Islam Makhachev Defends UFC Lightweight Title Against Dustin Poirier: A Five-Round Battle of Resilience and Determination

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in a hard-fought five-round battle at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024. Makhachev extended his winning streak to an impressive 14 fights and set a new record for the most title defenses in UFC lightweight history with three. Poirier fell short in his third attempt for the undisputed title, all three ending by submission. Makhachev's victory marks his third successful defense since claiming the belt in 2023 and he may move up in weight for another challenge.
Ryan Garcia Defies Odds, Knocks Out Devin Haney in Upset at Barclays Center

Ryan Garcia Defies Odds, Knocks Out Devin Haney in Upset at Barclays Center

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 Underdog Ryan Garcia (25-1, 20 KOs) stunned Devin Haney (31-1, 15 KOs) with three knockdowns to win a majority decision in their junior welterweight bout at Barclays Center on April 21, 2024. Garcia weighed in over the title limit and was unable to claim Haney's WBC junior welterweight title. The fighters have a history dating back to their amateur days.