Fact-Checking Policy

At CGWall Sports, we understand that in the world of sports, speed is exciting, but accuracy is non-negotiable. Whether it is a breaking trade in the NBA, an injury update in the NFL, or a match result from the IPL, our audience relies on us to get the facts right.

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of verification and fact-checking across all our content. This policy outlines the rigorous steps our editorial team takes to ensure the information you read on cgwall.com/sports is accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

1. Our Verification Process

Every article published on CGWall Sports undergoes a multi-layer review process involving our writers (based in the US and globally) and our senior editors (based at our HQ in India).

Step 1: Evidence-Based Reporting: Our writers are trained to verify claims against evidence. We do not publish information based solely on unverified social media posts or anonymous forums.
Step 2: Cross-Referencing: If a piece of news is reported by a single source, we attempt to confirm it through a second, independent source before publication.
Step 3: Official Data: For statistics, scores, and player records, we rely exclusively on official league databases (e.g., NBA.com, NFL.com, MLB.com, ICC-Cricket.com) or trusted statistical bureaus.

2. Sourcing Guidelines

To ensure credibility, we prioritize Primary Sources over secondary ones.

Primary Sources: Direct quotes from press conferences, official team statements, official social media accounts of athletes/teams, and court documents (in legal cases involving athletes).
Secondary Sources: When we reference a report from another credible media outlet (e.g., ESPN, The Athletic, BBC Sport), we explicitly attribute the information to them and provide a backlink to the original story.
Anonymous Sources: We use anonymous sources sparingly and only when necessary. Information from unnamed sources is vetted heavily by our Editor-in-Chief before being approved for publication.

3. Handling Rumors and Speculation

Sports journalism often involves “Trade Rumors” and speculation. We believe in being transparent with our readers about the nature of such content.

Clear Labeling: We clearly distinguish between “CONFIRMED NEWS” and “RUMORS/REPORTS.”
Language: We use specific language (e.g., “Reports suggest…”, “According to sources…”, “Speculation is mounting…”) so that readers understand that a deal or event has not yet been officially confirmed.
Debunking: If a viral rumor is proven false, we will publish a fact-check article to correct the public record.

4. Headlines and Clickbait

Fact-checking extends to our headlines.

We do not use misleading or sensationalized headlines (Clickbait) that distort the facts of the story.
The headline must accurately reflect the content of the article. We do not promise facts in the headline and deliver rumors in the text.

5. The Role of Editors

While our writers provide the initial content, the final responsibility for accuracy lies with our Editorial Board in Bilaspur, India.

Chief Editor (Rudra Awasthi) and Editor (Bhaskar Mishra) oversee the final review of major feature stories and breaking news to ensure compliance with our fact-checking standards.
They ensure that the content meets Google’s E-E-A-T guidelines before it goes live.

6. Post-Publication Verification

Our fact-checking process continues even after an article is published.

We monitor the development of stories. If new facts emerge that contradict our previous report, we update the story immediately.
If we get a fact wrong, we issue a correction in accordance with our [Corrections Policy].

7. Reader Involvement

We encourage our readers to be part of our fact-checking process. If you spot a factual error in our stats, names, or news reporting, please alert us.

To Report an Error:

Email: contact@cgwall.com
Subject: Fact Check Request
Please include a link to the article and the specific fact you are challenging.

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