On3 Media Group
On3 Media Group is a comprehensive source for college sports news and information, covering topics such as player ratings, team matchups, and NIL proposals. The site provides in-depth analysis and insights into the world of college sports for fans, athletes, schools, and brands. While the site generally maintains a high standard of journalistic integrity, there are instances of biases and contradictions that may impact the reliability of certain articles.
66%
The Daily's Verdict
This news site 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 its reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- The author occasionally uses language that dehumanizes UConn fans by referring to them as “white supremacists” online.
- There are instances where the author provides unbalanced coverage of certain topics, such as the strength of the Mountain West conference and Purdue's position in the NCAA tournament.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- There are no direct conflicts of interest disclosed by the authors in any of the articles.
- The site does not have a clear policy on conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
90%
Examples:
- In one article, it is stated that Dan Hurley is being considered for an NBA position, but it is also mentioned that he has expressed a desire to explore a partnership with one of basketball's winningest franchises.
- The author claims that Purdue's Achilles heel has been turnovers for two seasons but fails to mention their struggles with defense last season.
Deceptions
60%
Examples:
- The article falsely states that Van Lith could have declared for the WNBA Draft but was not on the list of entrants released on Thursday. However, this statement is false as Van Lith did declare for the draft and was included in a previous report by On3.
- The author uses sensationalism by stating that Reese will likely be a Top 10 pick in the WNBA Draft without providing any context or evidence to support this claim.