Jim Trotter

Jim Trotter is a renowned sports journalist with extensive experience in reporting on football. He has worked for NFL Media, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. As a proud graduate of Howard University, he is a Pro Football Hall of Fame voter and former president of Pro Football Writers of America. Trotter has authored two books including

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/jim-trotter/

86%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Misguided belief that Caitlin Clark needs protection as a 'cash cow' bringing eyeballs to the league.
  • The focus on Caitlin Clark has always been about more than basketball.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • Scheffler's performance dropped him from tied for fourth to tied for 24th place entering Sunday.
  • Scheffler was arrested following an early-morning traffic incident and posted bogey or worse on holes 2, 3, and 4 on Saturday.
  • Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship with a score of 21-under-par and a one-stroke victory.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Can we calm down and take a breath? It was a hip check; repeat...a hip check!
  • The Tribune editorial board used its institutional voice to declare that the foul 'would have been seen as an assault' had it happened outside of a sporting event.

Recent Articles

WNBA's Intense 2024 Season: Caitlin Clark Targeted in Multiple Hard Fouls, League Considers Increased Flagrant Foul Calls

WNBA's Intense 2024 Season: Caitlin Clark Targeted in Multiple Hard Fouls, League Considers Increased Flagrant Foul Calls

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 In the 2024 WNBA season, rookie standout Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has faced multiple hard fouls, including a flagrant foul by Chennedy Carter of the Chicago Sky during a game between Washington Mystics and Connecticut Sun. The league is investigating these incidents and considering increased flagrant foul calls to protect players from unfair targeting.
Xander Schauffele's Historic Win at the 2024 PGA Championship: Perseverance and Determination Triumph

Xander Schauffele's Historic Win at the 2024 PGA Championship: Perseverance and Determination Triumph

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Xander Schauffele, a native of San Diego, claimed his first major title at the 2024 PGA Championship with a record-breaking score of 21-under par. In an intense final round showdown against Bryson DeChambeau, Schauffele secured victory through a defining birdie on the last hole. Overcoming past disappointments and criticism, Schauffele's win marked a turning point in his career with support from new coach Chris Como and family.
Golfer Scottie Scheffler Arrested, Injures Officer Before PGA Championship Round

Golfer Scottie Scheffler Arrested, Injures Officer Before PGA Championship Round

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals during the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club. The incident occurred when Scheffler attempted to navigate through a traffic backup caused by an accident that left one man dead. Officer Bryan Gillis was injured in the altercation and required medical treatment. Despite the arrest, Scheffler maintained a strong performance in the tournament.