The Aporia · Sean Kearns

Articles

3

2026-10-23 – 2026-10-30

Claims per article

31

94 extracted in total

Hedged claims

4%

corpus average 9%

Typical length

4,266

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Writes for BBC News.

Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty (“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is not a fault: it is often careful sourcing. How these are measured.

Sports

100%

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UnitedChelseaManchester UnitedAll or NothingAmazonBBC SportBournemouthBrighton

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2026-10-28 · BBC News · Sports

Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks

4 outlets covered this event

2026-10-23 · BBC News · Sports

Conte plays down 'unfounded' Man Utd speculation

3 outlets covered this event

2026-10-30 · BBC News · Sports

How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry

no other outlet in the corpus covered this

2026-10-23 · BBC News

Conte plays down 'unfounded' Man Utd speculation

🔮 "Should a concrete opportunity arise, that will be the time to hold discussions with the club concerned and jointly consider the terms of a potential agreement, with due regard for both parties' needs and the qualities and approach that define my work as a manager." assertive

2026-10-28 · BBC News

Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks

🔮 United are preparing for Saturday's trip to Chelsea (12:30 GMT), when Fernandes could return to the starting line-up. assertive

2026-10-30 · BBC News

How talking about Man Utd's cycle of doom became an industry

🔮 Michael Carrick's starring role in what has become one of the nation's favourite soap operas has been extended for at least another week, with the 45-year-old set to be in charge for Saturday's visit to Chelsea. Good news - you'd think - for Carrick. assertive

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