How we report, check and correct
Our standards for accuracy, fairness and transparency.
Accuracy
We check facts — statistics, dates, records and quotes — against official sources such as league, team and governing-body websites, and against reputable published reporting. Where facts are disputed or uncertain, we say so.
Independence
Our coverage is editorially independent. Advertisers, sponsors and partner sites do not influence what we write. Any sponsored content will always be clearly labelled.
Opinion and analysis
Opinion columns represent the views of the named writer and are labelled as opinion. Analysis pieces explain events using evidence and are kept separate from opinion.
Sources and quotes
We attribute information to its source. Quotes are reproduced accurately and in context.
Corrections
If we make a mistake, we correct it promptly and, for significant errors, add a note to the article explaining what changed. To report an error, use our contact form and choose “Correction request”.
Use of AI tools
Writers may use software tools for research help, spelling and grammar. Every article is written, checked and approved by a human editor before publication, and editors are responsible for what we publish.