ArcaMax

ArcaMax is a news site focused on sports, particularly basketball and baseball. The site features articles with positive coverage of teams and players. It also frequently publishes content that may benefit its sponsors and advertisers. While the site's articles are generally easy to read, there have been instances of deceptive practices in some of the content.

74%

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 feature positive coverage of the teams and players involved.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The site frequently features content that may benefit its sponsors and advertisers.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • An article mentioned Dylan Cease's finish as second to Justin Verlander in the American League Cy Young Award voting, but also mentioned his higher ERA in 2023.
  • The article mentions Dylan Cease's success on the South Side since being acquired from the Cubs in 2017, even though he went 7-9 with a higher ERA in 2023.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • A sentence in an article implied that Dylan Cease was one of the most sought-after pitchers on the trade market, potentially misleading readers to believe other teams were interested in trading for him.

Recent Articles

  • Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner Agrees to Five-Year, $224 Million Extension

    Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner Agrees to Five-Year, $224 Million Extension

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner signs a five-year, $224 million rookie extension, potentially worth $270 million. Impressive on court performance earned him a starting spot since being drafted eighth overall in 2021. Career highs in points (19.7), rebounds (5.3), assists (3.7), and steals (1.1) last season. Wagner helped Germany win the World Cup and will represent them at the Paris Olympics. Magic return to playoffs with a record of 47-35 after Wagner's successful season.
  • Padres Acquire Dylan Cease from White Sox to Strengthen Pitching Rotation for World Series Title Run

    Padres Acquire Dylan Cease from White Sox to Strengthen Pitching Rotation for World Series Title Run

    Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 The Padres have acquired right-hander Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for reliever Steven Wilson and prospects Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte and Samuel Zavala. The trade was made to strengthen their pitching rotation as they look to compete for a World Series title this season.