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42%

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • There is no clear political or social stance expressed by the author, but they may lean slightly conservative due to some of the topics covered.
  • The site seems to have a bias towards Texas Tech fans and their actions against Texas. The article uses language such as 'unruly' and 'throwing things on the floor' which could be seen as an example of religious bias.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author may have a conflict of interest by focusing on Texas Tech fans and their actions against Texas without providing any balance or fairness to both sides. The article also implies that the ejection of Brock Cunningham was necessary due to financial reasons.
  • There is no disclosure of potential conflicts of interest for the author.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by claiming that Texas Tech fans threw objects onto the court against Texas without providing any context or information about what led up to this event. The author also uses selective reporting by only mentioning one team's actions and not others.
  • There are no sources disclosed in the article, which makes it difficult to verify the accuracy of the claims made.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by describing the scene as 'wild' and 'chaotic', which may not be an accurate representation of what actually happened. The article also does not provide any sources or evidence to support their claims.
  • There are no explicit lies in the article, but there is a lack of transparency and accountability.

Recent Articles

  • Texas Tech Loses to Texas in Controversial Game, Fans Throw Debris onto Court

    Texas Tech Loses to Texas in Controversial Game, Fans Throw Debris onto Court

    Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Texas Tech lost to Texas in Lubbock with a final score of 81-69. The game was marked by controversy as Darrion Williams was knocked out of bounds and Brock Cunningham was ejected for flagrant foul 2 on Williams, leading fans to throw debris onto the court resulting in an administrative technical for Texas Tech. Despite coach Grant McCasland's plea, some fans continued their behavior until they were eventually removed by security personnel. The game marked the last regular season meeting between Texas and Texas Tech before both teams move to different conferences.