👤 Ben Collins

17 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
17
2026-09-17 – 2026-10-29
Claims per article
27
455 extracted in total
Hedged claims
6%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
3,943
characters
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.

What they cover

Sports
88%
Entertainment
6%
Politics
6%
Most-tagged topics
NFLLondonAmericanChiefsKansasManchester UnitedPremier LeagueSuper Bowl

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More from this journalist

Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
2026-10-29 · BBC News · Sports
Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
12 outlets covered this event
2026-09-28 · BBC News · Sports
Broncos deny Rams and Seahawks lose - five things from NFL week three
6 outlets covered this event
2026-10-05 · BBC News · Sports
Chiefs and 49ers remain unbeaten - five things from NFL week four
5 outlets covered this event
2026-10-19 · BBC News · Sports
Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six
4 outlets covered this event
2026-09-24 · BBC News · Entertainment
The eel-powered 11-year-old making history
4 outlets covered this event
2026-09-20 · BBC News · Sports
Wembley welcomes 'rabid' college football fans
4 outlets covered this event

What they said would happen

2026-09-17 · BBC News
Traumatised Smith says he was 'thrown to wolves' over 'sandpapergate'
🔮 The Aussies are set to play their first Test series in South Africa since Smith and two team-mates were sent home before the fourth and final Test of that tour. assertive
2026-09-17 · BBC News
Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections
🔮 Speaking at a news conference to announce his first squad, Klopp stressed he is not a political "expert" but added: "We had an election where some people may have thought it was OK, while others were saying, 'my God, what is happening here?' assertive
2026-09-18 · BBC News
Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
🔮 But this Saturday the UK will host just its second college football game, and it will be a far bigger event than the first at Crystal Palace in 1988. assertive
2026-09-18 · BBC News
Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
🔮 - Published Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation the 41-year-old could retire from international football. Ronaldo refused to confirm whether he would continue to play for his country after Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat by eventual winners Spain in July. mixed
2026-09-20 · BBC News
Wembley welcomes 'rabid' college football fans
🔮 Cambridge University player Alex said it has been "cool" to learn the stories of Kansas and ASU and he would probably go to more college games in future "if they're teams we can rally behind". assertive
2026-09-24 · BBC News
Man Utd selling Old Trafford turf cubes for £125
🔮 While United recorded a record revenue of £677.6m and a £22.6m operating profit for 2025-26, they had a pre-tax loss of £43m. The 13-time Premier League champions also confirmed £63.5m had been spent on buying land for the team's new stadium, which is expected to cost more than £2bn overall. For the first time in 14 years, the Old Trafford pitch was dug up this summer and stripped back to its foundation. assertive
2026-09-24 · BBC News
The eel-powered 11-year-old making history
🔮 Kurihara beat all four opponents to top Group A and he will attempt to win gold on Saturday. assertive
2026-09-28 · BBC News
Broncos deny Rams and Seahawks lose - five things from NFL week three
🔮 But Daniels could be back inside three weeks and, although the Commanders hosted defending champions the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, they led 24-10 after experienced back-up Marcus Mariota threw his third touchdown pass. assertive
2026-10-01 · BBC News
Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA finals jersey sells for more than £9m
🔮 The game three jersey was put up for sale by entrepreneur Ryan Gough and sold at Joopiter, Pharrell Williams' digital auction house, which gave it an estimated price of $10-15m (£7.5-£11.3m). assertive
2026-10-04 · BBC News
'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series
🔮 The Jaguars face the Houston Texans in two weeks and Dave, another former season-ticket holder, will travel from Chorley. assertive
2026-10-05 · BBC News
Chiefs and 49ers remain unbeaten - five things from NFL week four
🔮 The Vikings are the biggest surprise to be 4-0, having ground out another win, this time 15-10 over the Miami Dolphins, with Will Reichard kicking five field goals. assertive
2026-10-07 · BBC News
Why you could represent GB in one of newest Olympic sports
🔮 Flag football, a condensed, non-contact version of American football, is one of the world's fastest growing sports and will make its Olympic debut at LA28. assertive
2026-10-19 · BBC News
Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six
🔮 The Buffalo Bills held on for a 33-30 win at the Las Vegas Raiders to improve to 5-1 while Caleb Williams returned from a hamstring injury to help the Chicago Bears to a 31-23 win at the Atlanta Falcons. assertive
2026-10-26 · BBC News
Vikings are last unbeaten team as Chiefs lose - NFL week seven
🔮 - Published Week seven of the NFL left one unbeaten team standing and few - if any - would have picked them out at the start of the season. assertive
2026-10-28 · BBC News
Why Hurts played with blood clot and what it means for NFL
🔮 The Philadelphia Eagles then said their star quarterback will probably miss the rest of the season after multiple blood clots were found in his lungs - a life-threatening condition if not treated quickly. assertive
2026-10-28 · BBC News
Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card
🔮 - Published Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie at Fleetwood. assertive
2026-10-29 · BBC News
Brewers win first World Series in 57-year history
🔮 Milwaukee's William Contreras was named the World Series' most valuable player, with the 28-year-old becoming the eighth catcher to win the award and the third Venezuelan. assertive
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