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Editorial Policy

This policy explains how RIZ SPORTS reports, verifies and publishes sports journalism. It applies to everyone who writes for or edits the site.

Accuracy and verification

  • We report facts we can verify. Match results, scores, statistics, team announcements, injury news and tournament dates are checked against authoritative sources such as official governing-body, league, team and tournament communications, official scorecards and on-the-record statements.
  • We never invent results, scores, quotes, injury information, team announcements, tournament dates or statistics.
  • Where information is unconfirmed, we say so clearly, explain what is known and what is not, and update the story when it is confirmed or ruled out.

News, analysis and opinion

We clearly distinguish between news reporting (what happened, verified), analysis (expert interpretation of verified facts) and opinion (a writer’s personal view). Analysis and opinion pieces are labelled and filed in the relevant sections.

Sources and attribution

  • Quotations are attributed to the person who said them and, where they were first reported elsewhere, to the outlet that reported them, with a link where possible.
  • We do not copy or rewrite other publishers’ articles. When we rely on another outlet’s original reporting, we credit and link to it.
  • Anonymous sources are used only when the information is significant, cannot be obtained on the record, and the editor knows the source’s identity and believes them credible.

Images

We use images we own, have licensed, or are permitted to use, and credit them in captions. We do not use unlicensed photography of players or copyrighted team and tournament logos.

Independence and conflicts of interest

RIZ SPORTS is not affiliated with any sports governing body, league, team or player. Writers must disclose any personal or financial interest connected to a story. Any sponsored or affiliate content will be clearly labelled as such and is kept separate from editorial decisions.

Bylines and dates

Every article carries the name of its author, linked to an author profile, and shows its publication date and time. When an article is meaningfully updated, we show the time of the latest update.

Corrections

We correct errors promptly and transparently. See our Corrections Policy.

Ownership and accountability

RIZ SPORTS is owned by Xuuh John, who is also Editor-in-Chief and responsible for all editorial decisions. You can reach the editor via our contact page.