Annie Costabile

Annie Costabile covers the Chicago Sky for the Chicago Sun-Times. Her reporting focuses on WNBA basketball, with a primary focus on the Chicago Sky. She has provided in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics, as well as covering news and events related to the team. Costabile's work often highlights key moments in games and explores the impact of individual players on team success. In addition to her coverage of the Chicago Sky, she has reported on issues related to women's basketball, such as bias, contradictions, and conflicts of interest within the sport.

Biography:  https://chicago.suntimes.com/authors/annie-costabile

89%

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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:

  • Calling Clark an Olympic snub is an overreaction, considering her inexperience playing in coach Cheryl Reeve's system and the fact that she's just not one of the 12 best players at this point.
  • The answer to one question should have saved us all from the headache. Is Clark one of the top 12 players available to represent Team USA? The answer, plain and simple, is no.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • ]Angel Reese mimicked Caitlin Clark's celebration after LSU won the national championship[
  • Caitlin Clark scored 41 points to lead Iowa to victory over LSU in the Women's Final Four

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Reese being 'a villain' went from a narrative to a reality.
  • The mainstream media gave credence to ignorant hot takes by recycling them into packaged storylines and debates.

Recent Articles

Controversy Surrounds Absence of Caitlin Clark from 2024 Olympic Women's Basketball Team Roster

Controversy Surrounds Absence of Caitlin Clark from 2024 Olympic Women's Basketball Team Roster

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 The exclusion of Caitlin Clark from the 2024 Olympic Women's basketball team roster has sparked controversy, with multiple news outlets reporting on the topic including The New York Post, USA Today, Fox News, and CNN.
Alarming Encounter: Chicago Sky Players Confront Unidentified Man at Washington D.C. Hotel

Alarming Encounter: Chicago Sky Players Confront Unidentified Man at Washington D.C. Hotel

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 During their stay in Washington D.C. for a WNBA game, Chicago Sky players, including guard Chennedy Carter, encountered an unidentified man who approached them at their hotel. Team security intervened and no police were involved. The man attempted to speak with Carter as team staff were unloading bags from the bus. Players expressed concern over their safety and privacy due to recent headlines and increased attention on the WNBA. No racist or misogynistic remarks were reported during the incident, but other players shared experiences of harassment.
Rising Stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Set to Square Off in WNBA Debut: A Look Back at Their College Rivalry

Rising Stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Set to Square Off in WNBA Debut: A Look Back at Their College Rivalry

Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Rookie stars Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky face off for the first time in the WNBA on June 1. Both players have had impressive starts to their careers, with Clark averaging 17.5 points and 6.6 assists, and Reese securing double-doubles. The highly anticipated matchup comes as Indiana (1-8) looks for hope in a difficult season, while Chicago (3-3) welcomes back Kamilla Cardoso. Their college rivalry dates back to the NCAA tournament in 2023.