Kristen Wong

Kristen Wong is a sports journalist who has been in the field since 2020. She currently works as a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she covers various topics including NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA and college football. Prior to joining SI in November 2023, she covered four NFL teams as an associate editor with the FanSided NFL Network and worked as a staff writer for the brand's flagship site. Outside of work, she has aspirations of running her own sporty dive bar. In her reporting, Wong has covered notable events such as Kirby Smart jokingly comparing Nick Saban to Darth Vader, Chennedy Carter cutting off a reporter to defend Angel Reese after a win against the Aces, and Saquon Barkley joining the Eagles in 'Hard Knocks'. She also provides personal insights into her experiences covering sports and her favorite moments include interviewing athletes like Steph Curry and Travis Kelce.

Biography:  https://www.si.com/author/kristen-wong

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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

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • The author has a strong tendency to present balanced reporting and does not show any clear signs of bias in their writing.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest were found in any of the articles.

Contradictions

95%

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  • Angel Reese was bluntly addressed for a flagrant foul on Caitlin Clark in Sky's loss to Fever, but no contradiction was found in the reporting.
  • In one article, it was reported that Paul Skenes gave up a homer on his first pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays and Yandy Diaz hit a leadoff homer off Skenes' first pitch of the game.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in any of the articles.

Recent Articles

New York Giants Unable to Retain Saquon Barkley: A Financial Stalemate

New York Giants Unable to Retain Saquon Barkley: A Financial Stalemate

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 The New York Giants and Saquon Barkley failed to reach an agreement on a contract, leading the star running back to join their division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. Financial differences were reportedly the cause of the stalemate.
Las Vegas Aces Rookie Kate Martin Suffers Unexpected Injury During Game Against Chicago Sky

Las Vegas Aces Rookie Kate Martin Suffers Unexpected Injury During Game Against Chicago Sky

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin suffered an unexpected injury during a game against the Chicago Sky, causing her to leave the court. Despite averaging below her season stats prior to the incident, team support from players like Aja Wilson remained strong.
Klay Thompson Shocks NBA World by Signing Three-Year Deal with Dallas Mavericks: A New Era Begins for the Splash Brothers

Klay Thompson Shocks NBA World by Signing Three-Year Deal with Dallas Mavericks: A New Era Begins for the Splash Brothers

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Klay Thompson, a key member of the Golden State Warriors' dynasty and Splash Brothers duo with Stephen Curry, shocked fans by signing a three-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks after 13 seasons. Despite injuries limiting his performance in recent years, Thompson averaged 17.6 points per game during their championship run in 2021-2022. The Warriors will retire Thompson's No. 11 jersey in recognition of his contributions to the team's historic success.
Yandy Diaz's Leadoff Homer Sparks Rays to 3-1 Win over Pirates in Thrilling Pitching Duel

Yandy Diaz's Leadoff Homer Sparks Rays to 3-1 Win over Pirates in Thrilling Pitching Duel

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 In an interleague clash at PNC Park, the Tampa Bay Rays' Aaron Civale and Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes delivered standout pitching performances. Yandy Diaz of the Rays hit a leadoff homer off Skenes, but he held them scoreless for six innings. Civale also impressed with one run allowed in six frames. The game turned in the eighth when Diaz singled, leading to two runs and an overturned call on second base.
Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Face Off in Intense WNBA Rivalry: Flagrant Fouls Ignite Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever Showdown

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Face Off in Intense WNBA Rivalry: Flagrant Fouls Ignite Chicago Sky vs Indiana Fever Showdown

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 In a heated WNBA rivalry game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever, rookies Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark faced off in their second matchup of the season. The game saw two flagrant fouls called against each team, adding to the intensity. Despite these incidents, both teams displayed impressive skills and determination. The Indiana Fever emerged victorious with a 91-83 win, marking their second consecutive victory over the Sky.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Star-Studded Romance Fueled by Pop-Tarts and Cinnamon Rolls

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Star-Studded Romance Fueled by Pop-Tarts and Cinnamon Rolls

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Travis Kelce, three-time Super Bowl champion tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, and pop superstar Taylor Swift have captured global attention with their romantic relationship. Swift has reportedly prepared treats like pop-tarts and cinnamon rolls for Kelce and his teammates throughout their championship runs. Despite busy schedules, they've supported each other in their careers, with Swift attending Chiefs games and Kelce dancing to her songs during her Eras Tour.