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247 Sports is an industry-leading sports news website that provides comprehensive coverage of college sports teams across the country. The site offers free and premium content, online communities, and innovative technology-driven products designed to engage fans with team-specific sports news. With a network of team sites, VIP insider subscription services, social platforms, daily newsletters, podcasts, vibrant communities, text alerts and mobile apps (coming soon), 247Sports aims to provide the most dedicated and engaged college sports fans with the best possible experience. The site is part of CBS Interactive's multi-platform offerings and consistently ranks as a top-10 overall digital sports media brand according to third-party indexer comScore.

75%

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 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 articles often show a slight favoritism towards the teams and players covered, particularly in cases where they highlight specific players' performances or provide statistics for their performance.
  • The articles sometimes present information that suggests a certain intention or outcome, such as a coach's focus on next season or a player's potential for receiving awards.
  • There are instances where the language used in the articles is suggestive of superiority, such as describing Iowa's offense as 'never really extending the lead', while implying that every player contributed equally to their success.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • The author provides information about the financial difficulties faced by UCLA due to a lack of revenue from athletics, which could be seen as an attempt to justify their decision to leave.
  • There are instances where the articles show a conflict of interest, such as discussing a coach's potential replacement while they are still at their current university.

Contradictions

87%

Examples:

  • John Calipari's intentions appear focused on next season, despite having a buyout of $33 million and a signing class ranked No. 2, which raises questions about his commitment to the university.
  • Some areas of the team looked better than expected, while others showed definite room for improvement.
  • The author claims that two Georgia football players were selected in Kipp Adams' first round mock draft when only one player was included.
  • The author mentions RJ Davis poor shooting night in a way that suggests he believes it was the main reason for UNC's loss, despite not providing specific examples or analysis of how this was the case.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article discusses Chip Kelly's decision to leave UCLA without mentioning that his buyout would have remained at $8.5 million regardless of when he left the university.
  • The article sometimes provides misleading information or fails to mention important details, such as the author stating that Clark scored more than any other player while implying that everyone on the team contributed equally.
  • The author suggests that everyone on the Iowa team was contributing equally to their success, despite Clark scoring more than any other player.

Recent Articles

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    Alex Pereira vs Jiri Prochazka: A Second Shot at Light Heavyweight Dominance in UFC 305's Main Event

    Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 At UFC 305, Alex Pereira defends his light heavyweight title against Jiri Prochazka in a highly anticipated rematch. Pereira knocked out Prochazka to capture the belt in their first encounter at UFC 295. Since then, Pereira has successfully defended it against Jamahal Hill.
  • Boston Celtics Sweep Eastern Conference Finals, Advance to NBA Finals with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum's Standout Performances

    Boston Celtics Sweep Eastern Conference Finals, Advance to NBA Finals with Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum's Standout Performances

    Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 The Boston Celtics secured their place in the NBA Finals by sweeping the Indiana Pacers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, with standout performances from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The Celtics advance to their 23rd NBA Finals, set to face either the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves.
  • Oumar Ballo Commits to Indiana: Dominant Center Fills Hoosiers' Roster with Impressive Rebounding and Defensive Skills

    Oumar Ballo Commits to Indiana: Dominant Center Fills Hoosiers' Roster with Impressive Rebounding and Defensive Skills

    Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 7-foot center Oumar Ballo, a top-ranked transfer and dominant rebounder, has committed to Indiana University over Arkansas. Known for his paint dominance and impressive rebounding abilities, Ballo averaged 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds last season at Arizona despite defensive limitations. His decision fills a need for the Hoosiers at the five spot as they rebuild their roster.
  • Alabama's Spring Game: A Mixed Bag of Results for the Cornerbacks, While Quarterbacks and Running Backs Shine

    Alabama's Spring Game: A Mixed Bag of Results for the Cornerbacks, While Quarterbacks and Running Backs Shine

    Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Alabama's spring game showcased the potential of its quarterbacks and running backs, but cornerback performance was lacking. Some areas exceeded expectations while others required improvement.
  • Alabama Upsets North Carolina in Sweet 16, Advances to Elite Eight for Second Time

    Alabama Upsets North Carolina in Sweet 16, Advances to Elite Eight for Second Time

    Broke On: Saturday, 30 March 2024 North Carolina lost to Alabama in the Sweet 16, despite leading by five points with just over three minutes remaining. The upset allowed Alabama to advance to their second Elite Eight appearance.
  • Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Coach John Calipari's Recent Performance Raises Questions About His Future with the Team

    Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Coach John Calipari's Recent Performance Raises Questions About His Future with the Team

    Broke On: Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Kentucky Wildcats basketball coach John Calipari has been with the program since 2009 and is known for his success in March Madness. However, recent performance on the court has left many questioning whether or not he should remain as coach of the team.
  • Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink and Paige Bueckers Lead the Way on AP All-America Team for Women's Basketball

    Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink and Paige Bueckers Lead the Way on AP All-America Team for Women's Basketball

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Caitlin Clark of the University of Iowa, Cameron Brink of Stanford and Paige Bueckers of UConn have been named to the AP All-America team for women's basketball. JuJu Watkins from USC and Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame are also on the first team.
  • 2024 NFL Draft: Teams Make Trades for Top Prospects J.J. McCarthy and Marvin Harrison Jr.

    2024 NFL Draft: Teams Make Trades for Top Prospects J.J. McCarthy and Marvin Harrison Jr.

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 The 2024 NFL Draft is approaching, and teams are making trades to secure top prospects. J.J. McCarthy of Michigan was taken by the Vikings at No. 4 overall, while Marvin Harrison Jr., an Ohio State wide receiver, went to the New York Jets at No. 5.
  • Iowa Women's Basketball Defeats Illinois 16 Points Ahead in Big Ten Game, Led by Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double Performance and Hannah Stuelke's Efforts

    Iowa Women's Basketball Defeats Illinois 16 Points Ahead in Big Ten Game, Led by Caitlin Clark's Triple-Double Performance and Hannah Stuelke's Efforts

    Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024 Iowa defeated Illinois 16 points in a Big Ten women's basketball game on Sunday. Caitlin Clark led the Hawkeyes with her 24th career triple-double, including 20 points, while Hannah Stuelke also contributed to the win with nine rebounds.
  • Chip Kelly Leaves UCLA to Become Ohio State's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

    Chip Kelly Leaves UCLA to Become Ohio State's Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach

    Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Chip Kelly has left UCLA to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State. He interviewed for multiple NFL jobs, including with the Seattle Seahawks OC position.