LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Spun as Least Biased, reflecting its focus on sports and entertainment rather than political advocacy. It earns a High Factual rating for reliable sourcing, transparent ownership, and absence of fact-check failures, though it occasionally employs sensationalist headlines typical of entertainment news outlets.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.7)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Spun is a U.S.-based digital sports and entertainment publication founded in 2012 by Matthew Lombardi. Originally a college sports blog, it has expanded to cover viral and trending sports stories. In 2021, it was acquired by The Arena Group, which also owns Parade, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, and TheStreet.
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Funded by / Ownership
According to The Spun’s About page, the site generates revenue through digital advertising and sponsorships as part of The Arena Group’s publishing network. The company operates under a transparent corporate structure with clear ownership and editorial leadership listed online.
Analysis / Bias
The Spun primarily publishes short-form, entertainment-style sports content with a focus on trending topics, social media reactions, and celebrity-athlete coverage. Articles such as Steve Sarkisian Says He’s ‘Pissed Off’ After NFL Interest Story On Saturday demonstrate a tabloid tone, emphasizing drama and online reactions over in-depth reporting. Similarly, lifestyle and sports-celebrity features like Gisele Bundchen Shares Rare Glimpse Of Man Who Replaced Tom Brady highlight personal narratives and trending gossip.
While The Spun’s coverage is mostly apolitical, occasional stories, such as “President Trump Golf Course Is Facing A ‘Gross’ Accusation,” feature negative framing of Donald Trump, often drawing on mainstream sources like The Guardian. This mild progressive tilt appears more reactive than ideological, aligning with broader entertainment media norms rather than overt partisanship. The site relies on reputable primary sources, social media posts, and wire service reports, but often paraphrases rather than linking directly to full documents —a common feature of digital aggregation journalism.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Spun as Least Biased, reflecting its focus on sports and entertainment rather than political advocacy. It earns a High Factual rating for reliable sourcing, transparent ownership, and absence of fact-check failures, though it occasionally employs sensationalist headlines typical of entertainment news outlets. (D. Van Zandt 10/28/2025)
Source: https://thespun.com/
Last Updated on October 28, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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